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Name: Breda O'Brien
Student ID: 23889209
Skills
Cover
Summary
Skills
Engagement
Certificates
Confidence
Activity Title: Flirt FM 101.3 - Radio Essentials
Date of Achievement: 1/1/2023
Description:
Attended two group training sessions and trialled voice recording in a small group. Used the required training
to develop confidence in public speaking through recording and broadcasting on air. Gained competency to
work behind the scenes as part of a team to prepare, edit and broadcast a successful show.
Activity Title: LIFT: Leadership Programme Participant
Date of Achievement: 6/3/2023
Description:
Developed a growth mindset by attending the group meetings. Identified and assessed individual and group
strengths and weaknesses. Listened to different perspectives to broaden understanding. Reflected on one’s
needs, aspirations and wants in the short, medium, and long term.
Activity Title: Cell EXPLORERS Facilitator
Date of Achievement: 1/10/2023
Description:
Acquired skills, awareness, efficacy, and agency that enabled the delivery of educational events beyond one’s
initial expectations. Seized opportunities to participate in Cell EXPLORERS social gatherings, training
sessions, public outreach events and science festivals. Successfully overcame uncertainty, setback, and
temporary failure by building on individual and group strength and overcoming weaknesses.
Activity Title: University of Galway Employability Award
Date of Achievement: 25/2/2024
Description:
Built belief in the skills developed through coursework, work experience and extra-curricular activities, and
confidence to be able to communicate these effectively on CV and in interviews.
Practised emotional
intelligence skills and utilised self-awareness tools and techniques to identify strengths and values which help
in career path selection and preparation.
Activity Title: ALIVE: The President’s Award for Volunteering
Date of Achievement: 9/3/2024
Description:
Working in a volunteering capacity developed self believe and confidence. Allowed reflection on one’s needs
and aspirations in the short, medium, and long term. Created belief in one’s ability to influence the course of
events despite any uncertainty and setbacks.
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe,
Bóthar na hOllscoile,
Gaillimh, H91 TK33,
Éire
University of Galway,
University Road,
Galway, H91 TK33,
Ireland
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