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Cathal Jordan

Kilkenny

Summary

I am highly motivated, work well under pressure, and thrive in team-based environments where accuracy, safety, and quality are paramount.

I am genuinely passionate about contributing to an organisation like Tirlán that is committed to nourishing the world while safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Process Technician

Tirlan
Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with process technician team to perform sampling of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and health and safety regulations.
  • Daily testing of samples for example, antibiotics, gerber, resazurin, phosphatase and end of line defence.
  • Environmental Sampling of plant by use of swabs.


Work Placement

Tirlan
Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked as a cheese factory operator, conducting sample testing, maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring smooth machine operation in a team setting.

Dairy farm relief

Mr Daniel Fitzpatrick Farm
Lisdowney, Co. Kilkenny
01.2014 - 08.2022
  • Provided farm relief for a 500+ dairy cow herd in a 24-unit milking parlour.

Work Placement

Progressive Genetics
Rathcore, Enfield, Co. Meath
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Completed a 9-week lab placement supporting breeding programmes, preparing frozen straws and managing liquid nitrogen tanks.

Education

Bachelor of Agricultural Science -

University College of Dublin
Co. Dublin
09.2019 - 05.2023

Leaving Certificate of 420 points -

St. Kieran's College Secondary School
Co. Kilkenny
09.2013 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Very strong work ethic
  • Motivated, determined & focused
  • Very open to new ideas & learning
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Highly Proficient IT skills
  • Work very well under pressure
  • Work very well under pressure
  • Excellent team-player
  • Like to set & achieve high standards
  • Open, flexible & approachable

Affiliations

  • Passionate hurler for my club Lisdowney in Kilkenny.
  • Play Junior A soccer with Lions FC, Durrow.
  • Active member of the Irish Charolais Sheep Society
  • Member of the UCD Agricultural Society

Accomplishments

  • White Belt Certificate from ATU Sligo
  • Achieved All Ireland Reserve Champion in 2022
  • Achieved Male champion at the Irish Charolais Sheep Society All Ireland in 2021
  • Achieved reserve supreme champion at the premier sale and overall premier champion in 2023 and 2024.


Timeline

Process Technician

Tirlan
10.2023 - Current

Work Placement

Tirlan
05.2022 - 09.2022

Work Placement

Progressive Genetics
04.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Agricultural Science -

University College of Dublin
09.2019 - 05.2023

Dairy farm relief

Mr Daniel Fitzpatrick Farm
01.2014 - 08.2022

Leaving Certificate of 420 points -

St. Kieran's College Secondary School
09.2013 - 06.2019

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