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Adam King

Whangarei,NTL

Summary

I am a recently graduated high-school student moving into my first year of University to begin studying Engineering. I have been working a variety of jobs since I was 13, beginning with mowing lawns, I quickly learned the value of hard work and providing a service to others. Being of desirable focus and professionalism, I able to perform any given task of my employer to the highest level of my capability. My involvement with many sports team, cultural groups, youth organisations, and work environments have allowed me to develop highly valued interpersonal skills that make me an ideal employee. When faced with obstacles, I am able to adapt and refocus myself to remain on track and productive. Hardworking Bartender with experience in large-scale casual dining establishments. Committed to upholding highest standards of customer service and safe food handling practices. Well-versed mixologist with diverse menu of memorized drink recipes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Local Bar
07.2023 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Followed all protocol, and developed the ability to handle high pressure situations from intoxicated customer interactions to deescalate tense situation to reach desirable outcomes for both parties.

General Labourer

Self-employed
01.2019 - Current

Specialising in outdoor labour, I have been employed to work on multiple privately owned property and businesses. Performing quality work, to ensure the upmost satisfaction from my customer base, I have refined my skills as an outdoor labourer, and have become a much desired hire for many in my area. I learned to connect with clients and to create networks to increase my work base. Within any given week Could be expected to perform the following.

  • Basic Arboriculture
  • Minor Construction Projects
  • Lawn-care and Maintenance
  • Weed-eating and Scrub-cutting
  • Aesthetic Tile and Brick-work
  • Exterior Beatification
  • Green Waste Removal

Landscaper Labourer

Northscape
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Operated landscaping equipment and machinery under supervision with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Performed planned planting, watering, mulching, edging, forming, and laying of lawns.
  • Worked on Kainga Ora commercial sites, adhering to all heath and safety standards consistently.
  • Minor construction such as wooden fences, concrete pads, and retaining walls.

Sales Assistant

Farmlands
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
  • Worked in a warehouse environment safely, meeting all health and safety requirements consistently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whangarei Boys' High School
Whangarei, NZ
10.2023

Skills

  • Health and Safety Code Compliance
  • Food and Drink Menu Memorization
  • Positive Customer Interactions
  • Quick Mathematics
  • Work Area Organisation
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Basic Fabrication
  • Basic Land Surveying
  • Proficiency in Use of Tools and Equipment
  • Forklift Certified
  • Fully Licenced to Drive Class 1 Vehicles

Groups and Awards

New Zealand Cadet Forces

  • Best First Year Cadet - 2019
  • Promotion to Lance Corporal - 2019
  • Best Second Year Cadet - 2020
  • Cadet Most Suited for the New Zealand Defence Force - 2020
  • Promotion to Corporal -2021


Hora Hora R.F.C

  • Most Committed Player - 2018
  • Most committed Player - 2019
  • Most committed player - 2022


Whangarei Boys High School Awards

  • Hillary Outdoors - 2019
  • 1st Place in Five subjects - 2019
  • 2nd Place in Two subjects - 2019
  • Merit 11 subjects - 2019
  • Junior Clay Target Shooter of the Year - 2020
  • Merit in Ten Subjects - 2020
  • Merit in Five Subjects - 2021
  • Merit in Four Subjects -2022
  • Merit in Five Subjects -2023
  • Hobson Medallion and Cup for Whanau Capitan - 2023
  • Centennial Baton for Outstanding All-round Contribution to the School - 2023
  • Rugby Player of the Year - 2023


Whangarei Boys High School Groups 2019-2023

  • Prefect
  • Whanau Capitan
  • NSSSA Senior Futsal Team
  • Rugby 1st XV Team
  • 1st XV North Harbour SQUAD
  • 1st XV Northland SQUAD
  • Inter-whanau Swimming
  • Inter-whanau Athletics
  • Inter-whanau Volleyball
  • Inter-whanau Rowing
  • Inter-whanau Speech
  • Inter-whanau Football
  • Inter-whanau Haka
  • World Vision Challenge
  • Relay for Life
  • Clay target Shooting A team
  • Head Matariki Festival Organiser

Timeline

Bartender

Local Bar
07.2023 - Current

Landscaper Labourer

Northscape
11.2022 - 04.2023

Sales Assistant

Farmlands
11.2021 - 11.2022

General Labourer

Self-employed
01.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

Whangarei Boys' High School
Adam King