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Education
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Alouise Kerehoma

Event planner, Functions, FOH
Wellington
Alouise Kerehoma

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals.

Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Enthusiastic and driven candidate with proven experience in fast-paced restaurant settings.

Committed to providing friendly and professional service to customers to maintain consistent revenue.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Worker Mans Club

Event Planner/FOH Supervisor, Bar Tender, Cook
02.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.

Habitat for Humanity Restore

21C/Truck Driver
02.2018 - 12.2019

Job overview

Second in charge of a busy charity store. Responsible for opening, closing and cashing up, key holder, responsible for inducting, training and mentoring new volunteers along manager, responsible for organising and planing staff meetings, creating Health and Safety/ customer service/ merchandising, pricing and job description tools. Responsible for delivery and collection service, driving truck and training other volunteers in heath and safety, safe lifting practices. Helped develop truck driving manual. Skilled in customer service both face to face and via the phone, capable in dealing with conflicting situations and diverse range of people. Able to use retail Vend computer system competently.

Sugar Plum Parties

Event Planner
03.2017 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.

Mr Seafood's

Kitchen Hand/Shift Supervisor
02.2014 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Maintained clean, workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • closing and cashing up
  • train and mentor new staff members
  • knowledge of cleaning methods and chemicals of kitchen safety and food hygiene.


Te Ao Marama Kohanga Reo

Te Reo Maori Kaiawhina
07.2012 - 11.2014

Job overview

Worked alongside early childhood-aged children, worked with individual students and with small groups to meet the academic, behavioural and social objectives as directed by the teacher.

Education

TE WANANGA O AOTEAROA
Palmerston North, NZ

PERFORMING ARTS LEVEL 3 from Visual And Performing Arts
01.2006

University Overview

TRIPLE ONE CARE

FIRST AID CERTIFICATE EXPIRE 2026


TE PUTAKE O TE REO TOTAL IMMERSION LEVEL 4

TE WANANGA O AOTEAROA 2016


FULL NZ DRIVER LICENCE 2014


TE ARA REO LEVEL 2,3,4, TE WANANGA O AOTEAROA (2012-2015


CERTIFICATE OF FASHION UCOL (2010)




Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Planning and Organization
  • Venue Selection
  • Staffing oversight
  • Client Relationship Development
  • Menu Planning
  • Volunteer Management
  • Experience with high needs and diverse people
  • Trouble shooting skills
  • Ability to lead and mentor
  • Friendly, flexible and approachable
  • Sound knowledge of working in aged care and customer service environments and both in training and practical experience
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent customer service skills

Additional Information

Additional Information

VOLUNTEER EXPERINCE OR LEADERSHIP


Volunteer cancer charities (2018)

Earthlink Wellington (2018)

Kohanga-kapa haka (various years between 2009-2018

Saint Vincent's Charity store, Sorting, Pricing (2005)

Languages

Maori
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary

Timeline

Event Planner/FOH Supervisor, Bar Tender, Cook
Worker Mans Club
02.2019 - Current
21C/Truck Driver
Habitat for Humanity Restore
02.2018 - 12.2019
Event Planner
Sugar Plum Parties
03.2017 - 09.2018
Kitchen Hand/Shift Supervisor
Mr Seafood's
02.2014 - 11.2016
Te Reo Maori Kaiawhina
Te Ao Marama Kohanga Reo
07.2012 - 11.2014
TE WANANGA O AOTEAROA
PERFORMING ARTS LEVEL 3 from Visual And Performing Arts
Alouise KerehomaEvent planner, Functions, FOH