Ryan Cooley

2770 W 14th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia

E: ryancooley1996@gmail.com M: 6049682221

Educational Qualifications
2015 – 2019: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Practice Information (National College of
Ireland)

o Final Year Results: First Class Honours 1:1, Final Year Average: 70.8 %- GPA: 3.83
o Modules: Marketing Law (75%), Sales Management (60%), Distribution Channel Management
(72.5%), Project Management (60%), Marketing Strategy (72.2%)
o Group Thesis- Capstone Module – This module was the most important of our final year
modules, worth 20 module credits, it was essentially a group thesis. For our Capstone as a
group of 6 we were tasked with creating our own online platform. Working with the help of
Shopify, we had to create our own website, source products using drop shipping methods,
create buzz and excitement about our brand through social media outlets. We built everything
Such as our own website it was very exciting and rewarding. Myself and my group received
the highest grade of the entire class with a grade of 75.8%

2008-2014: Leaving Certificate, Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Dublin 3

o Results: 365 Points

Work Experience
2018 – 2019: Retail Salesperson, Smyth’s Toys, Airside, Swords, Co. Dublin
- Operating the tills and completing transactions for customers
- Providing quality customer service
- Breaking down bulk deliveries
- Organizing the shop floor
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2015 – 2018: Sales Assistant & Stockroom Worker, TK Maxx (Winners), Swords, Co. Dublin
- Provided informative and efficient customer service about store products while encouraging
sales. Promoting sales through excellent customer service.
- Merchandising, stock replenishment, achieving weekly/monthly sales targets.
- Ordering new stock and flowing new stock to the shop floor
- Operating the tills and completing transactions for customers

2012-2014: Cashier & Party Host, Kidzone Play Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin

- Served food and drink in a fast paced environment, constantly promoting add-on sales,
while building profitable sustainable relationships.
Skills Profile

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:

- I have developed exceptional customer service skills though my varied work experience. I
have the ability to negotiate, present and communicate in an efficient manner.
- As tensions are high during final semester in college and I was working in a group of 6
stressed people with different opinions, I feel prepared to work and communicate in an
intense atmosphere and environment while also dealing with multiple different opinions.

Research Skills:

- Competent and experienced in Qualitative research (conducting interviews, Focus groups,

dealing with multiple opinions and Quantitative research (survey design, analysing findings)
- Trained in accessing and utilising online databases and e-journals, strong knowledge of report
writing and presentations.
Teamwork:
- I have continuously worked as part of a team both in college and work settings. I enjoy working
with and motivating others, I consider myself a strong team player but can also work on own
initiative.
Computing:
- I have extensive experience working with Google Ad words, Google analytics, and Dropbox.
Planning:
- While working on my Final Year College project, extensive planning and organization were
skills needed each week. Weekly goals were set so organization, communication and planning
was the key for our group to achieve the best grade.
Achievements

 Completed ECDL, proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

 Achieved a 1:1 in my Marketing Degree, scoring an average grade of 70.8% which in GPA form
is 3.83
 Successfully helped to build an online kitchen store as part of my college Capstone project,
learning how to promote through social media, track website traffic and many other things
 Played for famous and professional Irish soccer team Bohemians for 4 years
 Represented Ireland Soccer team u17s and 18s
 Qualified Life Guard and Personal Trainer
Personal Interests

 Interested in music, literature and fashion.

 Keeping fit and training.
 Actively involved in Soccer and Love anything to do with the outdoors
 Extremely interested in Marketing and am very eager to learn about all things Marketing
References

o Available on Request