Andrea Matewai Te Kere
Mount Victoria,Wellington
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an opportunity to expand skills to help launch a career while achieving company goals. Enthusiastic & eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. A reliable employee offering excellent communication, good judgment, and ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kuha Marae Trust Secretary ( Volunteer)
Ngati Hinekura Te Hapu
Waikaremoana, Wairoa, Hawkes Bay
09.2020 - Current
- Analysed to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritisation and great work ethic.
- Collaborated with hapu whanau members and those necessary to achieve results.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Led Fundraising events to assist with upgrade of marae
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for inventory and registration of hapu members.
- Actively listened to hapu members' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Monitored inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Managed evaluations and hapu members surveys.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Led coordinator for Kaumatua flats renovations and bringing them up to healthy home standards
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Saved dollars by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
Well Being Entrepreneur
Self-employed
Wellington
11.2019 - Current
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Developed and maintained communication platforms using Facebook, Google Drive , Website and Email Responder.
- Connection with energy, reflecting on pass, present and future.
- Psychic insight on current situations to assist with guidance moving forward.
- Achieved recognition within Wellington and New Zealand within communities.
- Event organiser
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Beauty Therapist
Skin Form Appearance Medicine
Wellington
02.2014 - 09.2015
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Handled stocking and cleaning of both therapeutic workspaces and front office.
- Supported reception desk as needed, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Designed skin, body, and hair care packages for individual clients.
- Educated clients on care processes and advised on further care and products.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Achieved top sales / upsell stuff member with product and services.
- Assistant to appearance medicine doctor with procedures
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Analyzed client needs and came up with individualized and continuous treatment plans.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele.
- Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
- Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
- Met sales goals, supporting organizational health through consistent and reliable service.
- Recommended beauty products to meet individual customer needs.
Childcare Educator
Randstad
Wellington
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Instructed children on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Supervised children, ensuring safety within a safe learning environment.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Educated children in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Catered healthy nutrition meals, implementing healthy growth and well-being
Care Giver Team Leader
Mary Doyle Lifecare Complex
Hastings, HKB
02.2000 - 09.2005
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving daily operation.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Supervised health care worker employees to keep on task for timely completion of task.
Call Centre Reservation Clerk
NZ Railways
Wellington
07.1993 - 02.1994
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Diploma -
11.2012
- Awarded diploma honours upon completion of course
- Member CIBTAC association
- Awarded certificate Acrylic nails application
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
11.2001
- 1998 Awarded The foundations certificate in Nursing
- 1999 - 2000 - Completed year 1 & 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing degree
- 2001 - Failed Year 3 Nursing Degree, withdrew from course.
Associate of Arts - Level 1 - Te Reo Maori
12.2004
4th Form - 7th Form
06.1993
Third Form
12.1989
Skills
- Secretarial skills
- Trustworthy companion
- Cultural awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Planning and Coordination
- Maintenance & Repair
- Good listening skills
- Teamwork
- Data management
- Training & Development
- Customer Service
- Organization and Time management
- Computer proficiency
Referee
Name: Benita Caines
Role: Kuha Marae Chairman
phone: 0274977281
Email: benita.cairns@gmail.com
Timeline
Kuha Marae Trust Secretary ( Volunteer) - Ngati Hinekura Te Hapu
09.2020 - Current
Well Being Entrepreneur - Self-employed
11.2019 - Current
Beauty Therapist - Skin Form Appearance Medicine
02.2014 - 09.2015
Childcare Educator - Randstad
02.2012 - 02.2014
Care Giver Team Leader - Mary Doyle Lifecare Complex
02.2000 - 09.2005
Call Centre Reservation Clerk - NZ Railways
07.1993 - 02.1994
Elite School of Beauty - Diploma,
Eastern Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Nursing, Nursing
Te Wananga O Aotearoa - Associate of Arts, Level 1 - Te Reo Maori
Wellington East Girls' College - , 4th Form - 7th Form
Wellington Girls' College - , Third Form
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