CV

 Ciara Kearney

ciara.kearney1@gmail.com

(+353) 861231807

Profile

I am a motivated worker and enjoy working as a member of a team. Throughout my college and work experience, I have developed several key skills which I feel will be beneficial to this job including teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.  I am intuitive, a quick learner and willing to undertake any additional training for me to secure full time sustainable employment Currently seeking a position with a progressive and fast paced company where I can utilise and develop my skills. 

 

Skills

    • Excellent Time Management and work to deadlines
    • Ability to work independently, or within a team and work well in fast-paced environments
    • Proficient using MS Office Applications
    • Excellent attention to detail and determined to complete any task to a high standard
    • Strategic creative thinker with excellent communication, written and organisational skills

 

Work Experience (General)

Animator & Camera Assistant| Near Media Co-op      2024 - present

Coolock

  • Creating 2D Animations for NEAR TV projects
  • Use of appropriate software such as After Effects and Premiere Pro
  • Ability to operate to a camera in interviews, such as how to operate lighting and setting
  • Working as part of a team

 

 

Office Administrator | A2B Stairlifts Ltd  (Seasonal)  2019 - 2023         

Santry 

  • Responsible for all office administration
  • First contact on entering the company’s premises; meeting and greeting all clients
  • Managing reception and taking inbound calls and emails
  • Securely filing all documents adhering to Data Protection procedures 
  • Working as part of a team for more efficiency 



Sales Assistant | Dunnes Stores (Work Experience) Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

Blanchardstown 

  • Packed out and stocked shop floor, keeping it clean and tidy
  • Assisted customers on shop floor when requested
  • Ensured high standard store recovery at end of each shift
  • Worked independently and as part of a team 



Sales Assistant | Eason (Work Experience)   Feb 2015 - Mar 2015

Blanchardstown 

  • Assisted customers with queries with products and availability
  • Monitored shop floor and ensured it was always clean
  • Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
  • Maintained outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards

 

Work Experience (Animation) 

 

RTÉ Jr Project (college) 

Animator

- Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

I animated some scenes for a short collaborative animation that aired on RTÉ Jr back in 2022. I was instructed by the directors how the scenes should look and made sure my time management was organised and I was on schedule. All the animation was animated in Toon Boom Harmony. 

 

RTÉ Jr Project (college)

Director, Animator

Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

I co-directed a short collaborative animation that aired on RTÉ Jr back in 2021. I instructed my group, along side the other co-director and made sure they got the work done. We made sure that everyone had a role best suited to them and kept on time with the schedule that was created. I animated 3 short close up scenes in the short too. All of the animation was animated in Toon Boom Harmony. 

 

Commission work

I have done some commission art for people over the years. This is usually done through Direct Message on Instagram or if someone I know wanted something. It was done in my own personal time. 

 

 

 

Education & Qualifications

Higher National Diploma & Bachelor’s Degree in Animation   2018 - 2022                                                                                                         

Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education                            

 

Leaving Certificate   2015 - 2017                                                                                                                                         

Hartstown Community School

 



Interests 

As someone who has graduated with a BA in Animation, I love to be creative, and I love listening to music whilst doing so. 

When I can, I like to read books, either graphic novels or light novels. 



Reference

Available on request.