Ellen Dennis
Dubai
Summary
Driven theatre student eager to bring training to performance-driven opportunities. Excels in collaborative thought-sharing environments with history of success in creative project support. Adaptable actor offers strong background in stage and film roles. Brings open-minded approach to support creative growth. Proactive communicator with excellent command of director interactions and cues. Hardworking with high standards to meet professional requirements and deliver positive customer experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Waitress
Rosemary's Cafe
Trim, Meath
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Performed cafe closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen staff to maintain smooth front-of-house operations, minimising potential service delays.
- Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
Bar Waitress
Castle Arch Hotel
Trim , Meath
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Checked in with customers during meals to check orders were received correctly and met guests' expectations.
- Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest tastes.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Bow Street Screen Acting
National Screen Acting School of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland 01.2023 - 06.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Acting & Theatre
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 09.2019 - 04.2020
GCSEs - secondary school
Dunshaughlin community school
meathSkills
- Exemplary hygiene standards
- Outstanding customer service
- Upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Courteous
- Emergency first response
- Camp rule implementation
- Creative storytelling
- Improvisation expertise
- Flexible schedule
- Script analysis
- Musical theatre
- Stage performance
- Pantomime
- Creative
- Skilled problem solver
- Confident a cappella or accompanied
- Audience engagement techniques
- Confident performer
- Wide singing range
- Choir performances
- Solo singing
- Producing shows
- Live sessions
- Studio recording experience
- Enthusiastic communicator
- Hospitality expertise
- Guest rapport
Additional Information
Professional Wedding singer (June 2022-present)
Church/ceremony/reception - I have provided a wedding singing service to my customers over the past year. I ensure a professional and personal experience for all of my customers.
Children's Camps (09/21-present)
Coordinator of sports camps for the weeks during the school holidays. I confidently delivered outstanding lessons for various activities such as drama, music, karaoke, soccer, GAA, tennis, badminton, hockey, yard games, basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, athletics and many more.
Volunteer GAA Coach (09/15-present)
Led regular training sessions with children ages 5 – 16 developing gross motor skills, communication and leadership qualities among the teams coached.
Languages
English
Native
Irish
Fluent
Hobbies
Proficient English Speaker – I am fluent as English is my first language.
Sports, Health and Fitness – I currently play football for my local GAA team. I am actively involved with coaching within the school and in my community.
Music – I am a professional wedding singer and I also provide entertainment in local pubs/hotels.
Directing – I am actively involved in my local drama group, where I have Directed and Produced many plays.
Certification
- Basic First Aid Training - October 2022
- Full Drivers Licence
- Speech & Drama up to level 8
Referees
- Mr Eoin McSuibhne - Teacher and organiser of children's camp - St Michael's NS Trim - +353831856471
- Mr Brendan Conway - General Manager with the Cusack Group - Castle Arch Trim- +353858126230
- Ms Cindy Chen - Restaurant owner - Rosemary's Cafe - +353879316423
Timeline
Waitress
Rosemary's Cafe
02.2023 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Bow Street Screen Acting
National Screen Acting School of Ireland
01.2023 - 06.2023
Bar Waitress
Castle Arch Hotel
11.2019 - 10.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Acting & Theatre
Trinity College Dublin
09.2019 - 04.2020
GCSEs - secondary school
Dunshaughlin community school
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