Youth Worker

Ministry of Social Development

March 2016 to Actually working here

Working with troubled teenagers who are awaiting sentencing, or have already been sentenced, in a Youth Justice Residence. I hold a Casual position.

Car Detailer

Pro-Shine Ltd

January 2015 to Actually working here

I prepare cars for customers, as per their instructions on what they would like done. This can involve a car wash, polish, tar removal, tyres cleaned and dressed, interior cleaned and dressed, carpets and upholstery cleaned/spot removal, windows cleaned, under the bonnet cleaned and dressed, headlights polished, scratch removal, exterior plastics revived etc. This job requires great attention to detail and a very keen eye.

Car Groomer

Counties Toyota Pukekohe

April 2012 to December 2014

During my time here I was both a Service Groomer and a Sales Groomer. I was also required to maintain the chemicals required for the grooming department, deliver/collect customers, deliver/collect parts for the Parts Department, do the mail and banking run, shredding, helping maintain the premises to a professional standard, and weeding and weed spraying.

Manager of Canteen

Counties Manukau Hockey Association

July 2008 to September 2011

This job had many facets to it: Food Preparation and cooking, stock acquisition, rotation and stocktaking, cash handling, accounting, staff management, menu setting, planning, rosters, health and safety, helping to maintain the flow of the weekend programmes/games, answering visitors' questions, ensuring ice was onsite for the players should injuries occur, and overseeing the bar.

Cleaner

Various companies - see CV

March 2006 to November 2010

I have worked as a cleaner occasionally throughout this time, for several different organisations: a local church, Counties Manukau Hockey Association, and as a reliever for the owner of a cleaning firm when he went on holiday for a month.

Primary School Teacher

various schools - see resume

February 2002 to December 2011

I have held both full time and long-term relieving positions, as well as being a day-relief teacher in various primary schools in the Franklin district.

Teaching

June 2001 to June 2002

Food Safety

March 2000 to November 2000

Consumer and Applied Sciences

March 1989 to June 1992

Career Goals

I wish to be in a vocation where I can use my talents and be recognised for the effort I put in and rewarded for the outcome I achieve. I thrive on a challenge and variation in a job is a must. I have an interest in horticulture, marketing and event management, and I also think that I would make an excellent PA.

Industries of interest

Other

Areas of interest

Executive Management

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies

Reading, Horticulture, Crafts - cross stitch, knitting, card making, calligraphy, Trying to get fitter,Supporting my children's activities, Spending time with friends and family