CAITLIN CRAIG
Wellington
Summary
Graduated with a Masters Degree in International Studies and a Bachelor of arts majoring in politics. 3+ years working experience at the Otago Museum as a venue host, waitress, and retail worker. Determined and driven to apply my skills and knowledge in international politics into a career where I can help make a meaningful difference in Aotearoa.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Venue Host
Otago Museum
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Includes experience in bar work, coffee/food service, functions/events and retail work
- Helped run and manage a wide variety of events, served at bars, ran university exams and more
- Working in a bar setting meant I acted with responsibility and integrity, especially in a fast paced environment
- I obtained a duty managers licence which demonstrated trust and respect in my work.
- I also worked in the Otago Museum cafe, and gift shop and changing roles frequently meant I had to be organised and self-managing myself in this way encouraged quick and abstract thinking.
Cleaner
Simply The Best
07.2018 - 11.2018
- During my time working there I often worked alone, which taught me the importance of taking initiative in the workplace
- I was taking in a lot of information at once and had to manage myself in completing my work with efficiency.
- I also developed skills in health and safety procedures.
Work
Other
01.2012 - 01.2016
- I have done large amounts of babysitting which included working at times as a nanny which work taught me the importance of responsibility, dependability and flexibility
- Volunteer Work at the SPCA in 2015
- 3 Lunch programme at Otago University in 2019
- Tutoring NCEA in 2016
Education
Masters - International Studies
Otago University
06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Otago University
06.2020
Skills
- Written and oral communication skills: Working and studying meant communicating with those around me effectively and consistently
- Time management: Meeting deadlines while multitasking and being a reliable, flexible worker is something I pride myself on
- Decision Making: Making thoroughly educated judgments in a timely manner to produce accurate results was essential in my work in a fast paced environment
- Analytical Skills: I had gather and analyse large volumes of text from various sources to come to creative and logical conclusions, as well as reflect with a critical eye on my results
- Customer and Team Work skills: I enjoy working efficiently and problem solving in a team Having worked in various roles at the Otago Museum, I am able to join new teams expertly and with a can-do attitude
- Attention to Detail: Being able to analyse every small piece of information whilst still maintaining a clear understanding of the bigger picture as exemplified in my studies
Timeline
Venue Host
Otago Museum
08.2018 - 02.2022
Cleaner
Simply The Best
07.2018 - 11.2018
Work
Other
01.2012 - 01.2016
Masters - International Studies
Otago University
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Otago University
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