Anita Ellis
Summary
Dedicated team player with proven expertise in machine operation and customer service. Skilled in maintaining hygiene standards and optimizing processes to ensure timely service delivery and high customer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Assistant
taylors
hamilton, hamilton
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Operated laundry machines to wash, dry, and finish customer orders.
- Pressed clothing to maintain quality standards and meet customer expectations.
- Sorted and organized garments to ensure timely processing and delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during peak periods.
- Assisted team members during peak workload periods.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and equipment to ensure safety.
kitchen hand
mapua tavern
mapua, nelson
02.2006 - 04.2007
- Executed daily tasks with attention to detail and efficiency to support kitchen operations.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient organization.
- Ensured cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations to maintain hygiene standards and support food safety.
- Operated dishwashing equipment to ensure proper cleaning of utensils.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project objectives and ensure timely service delivery.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to streamline workflows.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Waitress Trainee
mandys carvery
blenhiem, blenhiem
03.2005 - 12.2005
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to boost sales.
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation during peak service hours, enhancing customer experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas.
- Ensured dining areas were clean and set up for each shift according to established standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately at the point of sale system.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hot plates or sharp objects.
Landscape Worker
vineyard
blenhiem, blenhiem
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Pruned and trained vines to enhance growth and maximize yield.
- Coordinated workflows for harvests to manage high-volume task loads effectively.
- Worked with team members on seasonal tasks and labor-intensive projects to ensure timely completion.
- Harvested plants and transplanted or potted and labeled.
Product Assembler
B&D DOORS
linwood, christchurch
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assembled component parts and performed hand-finishing on final products.
- Completed assembly work by accurately positioning and aligning components, ensuring quality standards.
- Assembled components on production line, contributing to overall workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets.
- Operated machinery according to safety protocols and guidelines.
factory process worker
tumblers
christchurch, christchurch
02.2001 - 01.2002
- Assisted in assembling components into finished products to meet production targets.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and handling materials.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance communication.
- Communicated updates to team members on tasks and progress to maintain alignment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Hornby High School
Christchurch, NZSome College (No Degree) - Art And Media
NMIT
Nelson, NZSome College (No Degree) - Photography
NMIT
Nelson, NZSkills
- Laundry sorting
- Garment pressing
- Machine operation
- Safety compliance
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Food safety
- Workflow optimization
- Customer service
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
about me
42 year old quite qwerty, funny, a lil weird. and always up for a laugh.
Im very caring and understanding.
my children's ages are 15/17&20 and two dogs named bella a lab x staff and rocko a jack russel x foxy
i love DIY, Gardening, baking in my spare time (and to save money) and keep space organized and clean.
In my spare time i like to spend it with those around me, rivers, beaches, bbqs.
i have been out of the work force for quite some time, i was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis and hip dysplasia 6 years ago, this was a set back. but as time went on i was able to get to a good place and manage this auto immune.
im ready to get back out there, join the work force and build my confidence and be an asset to the work force.
Timeline
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Assistant
taylors
11.2013 - 08.2014
kitchen hand
mapua tavern
02.2006 - 04.2007
Waitress Trainee
mandys carvery
03.2005 - 12.2005
Landscape Worker
vineyard
01.2004 - 01.2004
Product Assembler
B&D DOORS
01.2002 - 01.2003
factory process worker
tumblers
02.2001 - 01.2002
Some College (No Degree) -
Hornby High School
Some College (No Degree) - Art And Media
NMIT
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
NMIT