Anne McGilligan

Enthusiastic, creative, and a people-focused professional with seven years' international experience in education, leadership, administration and community engagement. Experienced in coordinating events, managing multiple priorities, building strong client relationships and supporting day-to-day operations within fast-paced environments. Alongside my teaching career, I co-founded CloudWine, a lifestyle brand, where I developed hands-on experience in marketing, customer engagement, brand management, social media strategy, product launches and business operations.

Known for strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach, I am passionate about delivering excellent customer experiences and supporting teams to achieve shared goals. In addition to my teaching career, I have previous retail and hospitality experience, including roles within food service, bar work and retail sales, developing strong customer service skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

EYFS Class Teacher & Music Teacher at King's College Doha (2023-08 – Present)

• Managed multiple projects, events and activities simultaneously while maintaining high organisational standards
• Coordinated large-scale parent engagement events involving planning, logistics and stakeholder communication
• Built strong relationships with families and colleagues through regular communication and customer-focused support
• Maintained accurate records and administrative systems with excellent attention to detail
• Organised extracurricular programmes and school-wide events requiring scheduling, resource management and coordination
• Adapted quickly to changing priorities and operational requirements in a fast-paced environment

Primary Class Teacher and Year Group Team Leader at Newton International School Lagoon (2019-08 – 2023-06)

• Led a team of teachers across a seven-form year group
• Chaired meetings and supported staff development
• Coordinated curriculum implementation across multiple classrooms
• Worked closely with senior leadership to achieve organisational objectives
• Monitored performance and implemented improvement plans

Co-Founder & Creative Director at CloudWine (2021-07 – Present)

Co-founded a lifestyle brand offering insulated wine bottles and tumblers.

• Built a lifestyle brand offering insulated wine bottles and tumblers
• Designed and executed creative product launches with strong brand storytelling (e.g., ski lodge Christmas, bridal, vintage motel themes)
• Managed social media content calendar, growing engagement across TikTok and Instagram
• Coordinated styled photoshoots, product design, and collaborations
• Oversaw customer engagement, marketing campaigns, and e-commerce management
• Developed resilience, problem-solving, and adaptability as part of running a small business

Retail Sales Assistant at The Open Championship, Royal Portrush (2025-07 – Present)

• Delivered exceptional customer service during a major international sporting event
• Assisted customers with purchases and product enquiries in a high-volume retail environment
• Maintained merchandising standards and stock presentation
• Worked effectively as part of a large team to meet customer demand during peak periods

Barista at The Open Championship, Royal Portrush (2019-07 – 2019-07)

• Provided food and beverage service to large volumes of customers in a fast-paced hospitality setting
• Handled customer orders and payments while maintaining a friendly and professional approach
• Supported food preparation, stock replenishment and cleanliness standards
• Worked efficiently under pressure during one of Northern Ireland's largest sporting events

Barista at Various Retail & Hospitality Venues (2014-10 – 2019-07)

• Delivered excellent customer service in fast-paced retail and hospitality environments
• Processed transactions, handled cash and maintained accurate till procedures
• Built positive relationships with customers and resolved queries professionally
• Worked effectively as part of a team to meet customer demand during busy periods
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness, presentation and health & safety
• Demonstrated flexibility by working evenings, weekends and peak trading periods

BA (Hons) in Primary Education with QTS – Northumbria University, Newcastle (2016-09 – 2019-06)