Caolán McConville

A trustworthy person, with proven ability to collaborate towards an end goal with professionalism. Currently working for Inform3 Recruitment Ltd as a Senior Recruitment Consultant for 4 years. Responsible for attracting people for clients and guiding them through the application process, placing advertisements, organising interviews and matching candidates to suitable jobs, from entry-level to executive positions.

Provide specialist recruitment consultancy to the Manufacturing, Construction & Engineering Sectors across Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Currently searching for a new role alongside an experienced team that will challenge each day and provide valuable knowledge and experience for career development.

Senior Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Consultant - Inform3 Recruitment Ltd - Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland

(2022-01)

• Use sales, business development (Cold Calling) and marketing techniques as well as networking skills to attract business from client companies within the Engineering / Manufacturing Industry.
• Working with both SMEs and multi-national companies across Northern Ireland & ROI.
• Visit clients to build and develop positive relationships.
• Develop a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do, their work culture and environment.
• Advertise vacancies by drafting and placing adverts.
• Working on positions starting from Graduates / Junior to Senior / Director level vacancies.
• Use social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships.
• Headhunt - identify and approach suitable candidates who may already be in work.
• Use candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy through ATS Systems.
• Receive and review applications, manage interviews and tests and create a shortlist of candidates for the client.
• Request references and check the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client.
• Brief the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job.
• Prepare CVs and correspondence to forward to clients regarding suitable applicants.
• Organise interviews for candidates as requested by the client.
• Inform candidates about the results of interviews.
• Negotiate salaries and finalise arrangements between clients and candidates.
• Offer advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training and career progression.
• Work towards, and exceed, targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients or business leads generated.
• Review recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programmes.

Assistant Sales Manager - Dunnes Stores - Homeware Department

(2012-10 - 2022-01)

Overseeing daily operations, assisting the store manager, driving sales, merchandising and staff management. Customer-facing role in a busy store, assisting customers and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Liaised with customers to resolve complaints, in line with store policies.
• Replenished shelves and merchandised front-of-store displays to boost sales and foot traffic.
• Kept up to date with store promotions and informed customers about them.
• Opening / Closing the store, handling cash procedures and enforcing store policies and procedures to ensure safety and security.
• Managed store deliveries, ensuring all stock was received and in an acceptable condition.
• Ensured security of the store and wellbeing of customers by keeping an eye for shoplifters and fraudulent activity.
• Built friendly relationships with customers to ensure customer retention and positive shopping experience.

BA Hons - Liberal Arts Physical Education - St Mary's University College, Belfast (2015-01 - 2018-01)

A-Level / GCSE - BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport, Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, Religion, ICT, Double Award Physical Education, History - St Paul's High School, Bessbrook (2008-01 - 2015-01)