Overview
Work History
Skills
References
Timeline
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Ashleigh Hutchinson

Central,GIS

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

ELISA Laboratory QC and Processing Team Leader

Linnaeus Laboratory
Gisborne
02.2024 - Current
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
  • Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.

Laboratory Administrator/Accounts

Linnaeus Laboratory
Gisborne, GIS
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Sample receivals and documentation.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
  • Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll, invoices (XERO) and personnel databases.

Lab Assistant

Linnaeus Laboratory
Gisborne, GIS
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
  • Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.

Kitchen Hand/Café Worker

Riversun Nursery
Gisborne, GIS
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.

Assistant Store Manager

Frank And Albie's
Gisborne
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Ordering of supplies, rotation of menu, preparing/baking food.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.

Business unfortunately closed down post-covid but CEO/Company Owners of current employment, were my regular customers and that is how I secured the Kitchen Assistant position within Riversun, when they first opened their on-site cafe.

Transitional Teacher Aide

St Marks Church School
Wellington
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
  • Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
  • Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.

ECE Teacher's Assistant

Montessori@Kilbirnie
Wellington
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Used Storypark to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 10 students.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Skills

  • Lead projects/events
  • Compassion
  • Lesson Planning
  • Can communicate effectively (written and verbal)
  • Group and individual instruction
  • People and client focused skills
  • Always open to learning and gaining new skills
  • Punctuality
  • Willing to lead and take on extra responsibility where necessary
  • Health and Safety
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Customer Service/Relationship Management
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Good Judgment
  • Administration, Documentation and Reporting
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Hiring, Training and Development
  • Xero Invoicing

References

Sally Chappell

Lab Manager (Boss)

Linnaeus Laboratory

0220721165

Stephanie Brew

Head/Leading Lab Technician (Supervisor)

Linnaeus Laboratory

0221256602

Maree (Midge) Coates

Co Worker (for Character Reference)

Linnaeus Laboratory

0274207921

Timeline

ELISA Laboratory QC and Processing Team Leader

Linnaeus Laboratory
02.2024 - Current

Laboratory Administrator/Accounts

Linnaeus Laboratory
05.2023 - 01.2024

Lab Assistant

Linnaeus Laboratory
01.2022 - 05.2023

Kitchen Hand/Café Worker

Riversun Nursery
08.2021 - 12.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Frank And Albie's
01.2020 - 08.2021

Transitional Teacher Aide

St Marks Church School
09.2015 - 12.2018

ECE Teacher's Assistant

Montessori@Kilbirnie
01.2011 - 12.2015
Ashleigh Hutchinson