Peter James

 

Date of Birth: 17th June 1980

104 Church Street (Home)                                                                                   24 Phibsboro Road (Term) 

Blackrock                                                                                                             Dublin 7

County Dublin                                                                                                      Tel:  087 2563649 (mobile)

Tel: 01 4647853                                                                                                     email: p_james@tcd.ie

 

Education and Qualifications

 

1999-present                BA Economics and German, Trinity College Dublin

                                    Expect to achieve a 2:1 honours in Summer 2003                                 

Third Year Placement: 6 month placement in University Koln, Germany

Final Year Options included: Economic Theory, the World Economy, European Transition, Investment Analysis, Economics of Securities, Monetary Economics and Accounting

Dissertation: The Impact of the Euro on the Irish Economy

 

1993 – 1999                Leaving Certificate, St John’s Secondary School, Blackrock

 

Maths (A2), Accounting (A3), German (A3), French (B2), English (B2), History (B3), Irish (C2)

 

 

Employment Experience

 

Jan 2001-present          Sales Assistant, HMV, Dublin

(part time)                    Responsibilities:

·        serving customers, dealing with enquiries in person and by phone

·        cataloguing new arrivals on computer system

·        displaying and monitoring stock to make sure shelves are full

Achievements

·        increased sales of Drum and Bass by introducing new display idea through negotiation with store manager

·        achieved Sales Person of the month two months in a row for highest sales figures

 

Summers 1999 and       Sales Assistant, PowerCity, Dublin

2000                                                        Responsibilities:

·        Liaising with customers, taking their orders, checking the computer system to check whether item is in stock

·        Ordering stock from warehouse

·        Recording delivery dates for delivery staff

 

 

 

Positions of Responsibility

 

·        Treasurer for Trinity Economics Society.  This involves controlling annual budget of  €4000, recording expenditure, attending monthly society meetings and making decisions regarding the funding of proposed events. 

·        Volunteer with the local Youth Club.  Attend weekly meetings, supervise 5 a side football games, handle cash in the tuck shop

 

Interests and Activities

 

Member of Gaelic football team (Captain of the Second Team)

Member of Walking Club at Trinity College

Keen traveller – travelled extensively around Europe during summer 2002.  Interested in exploring different cultures.  Enjoyed 6 month placement in Germany.

 

Specialised Qualifications

 

Computing:       familiar with Word, Excel, Internet and Email

 

Skills

 

Analytical skills:            developed through research work for final year dissertation as well as through modules in Accountancy and Investment Analysis

Communication:            oral communication skills developed through liaison with customers and colleagues in previous employment.  Negotiated on behalf of Economics Society for additional funding for end of year ball

Initiative:                       designed and implemented new display concept at HMV and increased sales by 15% as a result

Organisation:                Able to manage my time effectively to undertake study successfully whilst working part time.  Capable of working under pressure at busy periods eg Christmas at HMV

 

Referees

 

Dr Carpenter                Final Year Tutor, Economics Department, Trinity College Dublin, College Green, tel: 01 46325796

Mrs McNally                Store Manager, HMV, Dublin, tel: 01 4568296