Michael O Callaghan is currently pursuing a Master's in Marketing Practice at Cork Institute of Technology. He holds an Honours Degree in Business and a Degree in Recreation and Leisure Management. He is currently working as a Personal Trainer at Leisureworld in Cork City. He has experience in digital marketing, event planning, and customer service. He maintains interests in martial arts, entrepreneurship, health and fitness.

1. MichaelO Callaghan CV
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Address: 7, Elmwood Grove, Onslow Gardens,
Commons’ Rd. Cork
Contact Number: 085 168 3949
Email: mocallaghan2@mycit.ie
DOB: 07/07/1992
Personal Profile
I am currently studying a Master’s in Marketing Practice in Cork Institute of Technology. I have an
Honours Degree inBusinessandaDegree inRecreationandLeisure Management.Icurrentlyworkas
a Personal Trainer in Leisureworld in Churchfield, Cork City. I am a very motivated individual who
values trust, hard work and achievement. I am always looking to improve myself on a personal and
professional level. I work well off my own initiative and I also perform well in groups. I consider not
just whatI can bringto a company,but whatI can learnfrom them.I maintaina positive outlookon
life and I am eager to put my skills to the test.
Education - Cork Institute of Technology
2016 – Present: MSc in Marketing Practice
Projects:
Organising the Winter Wonderland Christmas Charity CIT Event 2016
Roles:
 Project leader for this charity event & involved in gaining sponsorship for the event.
 Coordinating activity in the group, providing leadership to the group and ensuring tasks are
completed.Iam also liaising withseveral businessesandcharitiestoacquire fundingforthe
event.
 Skills utilised are leadership, task management, time management, communication and
networking.
Made a WordPress website
 Made a Digital Marketing WordPress website.
 Published blogs on Digital Marketing.
Attended Eir Spiders Digital Workshop
 Learned about effective social media usage.
2014 – 2015: Bachelor of Business (Honours) – 2H1.
2011 – 2014: Bachelor of Business with Recreation and Leisure Management – Merit 2.
2005 – 2011: Colaiste Chriost Ri – Achieved 375 points in the Leaving Certificate.
Qualifications
 Completed Excel workshop.
 Possess Grade 1 CoachingGAA – REPS
Ireland.
 Gained a Code of Ethics Certificate +
Refresher in 2015.
 Engage in Personal Training and Gym
Instruction - REPS Ireland.
 Member of the Marketing Institute of
Ireland from November 2014 –
November 2015 (Distinction gained).

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Experience and Skills
September2011 to May 2015 + September2016 to Present: Cork Institute of TechnologyIncreased
my knowledge in various fields including Marketing, IT, Sponsorship, Management, Health and
Wellness and Finance.
 Skills acquired are research, IT, MS Office, presenting and report writing.
February 2015 to Present: Leisureworld, Churchfield, Cork City.
 Engage in digital marketing for the company.
 Perform assessments, make programs and lead exercise classes.
 Engage in a high level of personal contact with customers, which has increased my
interpersonal skills significantly.
 Demonstrate leadership qualities.
 Am organized, professional, technically apt, motivated and socially outgoing.
November 2012 to October 2014: Topaz Filling Station, New Mallow Road, Cork.
 Topaz significantly increased my interpersonal skills and my salesmanship.
 Learned a lot about management, task organisation, customer care, health and safety and
working with others to achieve a common goal.
 Performed some supervisory jobs like stock taking and training new staff.
Interests
 Martial Arts – am a member of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Cork since March 2016.
 Marketing – was a member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland
 Entrepreneurship – entered CIT’s Student Inc. Entrepreneurship Program 2015 and CIT’s
Rubicon Dragon’s Den competition in 2015.
 English – achieved an A in Honours level English.
 Reading non-fiction books.
 Health and fitness – ran the 2015 Toughathlon and also ran the 2015 Tough Mudder.
Links
 LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/profile/guided?trk=uno-choose-ge-no-
intent&dl=no
 My Digital Marketing Blog - https://mikesmarketingsite.wordpress.com/
References
Available on request.