Claudia Gillies
Bridge Hill,OTA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cleaner
Nelandus Limited - Centennial Court
Alexandra, Alexandra
12.2025 - Current
- Restocked cleaning supplies to ensure availability for daily tasks.
- Followed established cleaning schedules to ensure consistency in cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Inspected rooms for cleanliness prior to guest arrival.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
Housekeeper
Colonial Lodge Motel
Taupo, Taupo
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Cleaned guest rooms to ensure a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working and guest environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize daily cleaning operations.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Returned rooms to occupant-ready status to satisfy future guests.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Maintained well-stocked and well-organized service carts to support efficient and timely cleaning services.
- Replaced sheets and pillowcases daily and used hospitality corners on beds to provide comfort for guests.
- Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort.
- Cleaned guest rooms and common areas to maintain hotel standards.
Volunteer- Kitchen Hand
Mint café
Taupo, Taupo
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation and ingredient assembly tasks.
- Operated kitchen tools and appliances safely and efficiently.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to uphold food safety standards.
- Supported dishwashing duties to ensure clean utensils for food service.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
- Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
- Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including washing dishes and utensils.
- Disposed of waste and maintained a hygienic environment throughout the café.
Housekeeper
Quality Inn
Taupo, Taupo
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Cleaned guest rooms to ensure a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Maintained cleanliness in public areas, including lobbies and hallways.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize daily cleaning operations.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Prepared rooms for meetings and arranged decorations, media equipment and furniture for social or business functions.
- Monitored cleanliness of lobby, swimming pool and other common areas.
- Delivered ironing boards, baby cribs and rollaway beds to guests' rooms.
Education
Dunstan High School
Alexandra, AlexandraSkills
- Cleaning protocols
- Housekeeping
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Restroom upkeep
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Kitchen cleaning
- Food safety standards
Certification
- NCEA Level 1 -2010
- Food Safety 167 -2012
- Mana Pounamu Scholarship-2012
- Restricted license -2025
Timeline
Cleaner
Nelandus Limited - Centennial Court
12.2025 - Current
Housekeeper
Colonial Lodge Motel
09.2019 - 11.2019
Volunteer- Kitchen Hand
Mint café
02.2016 - 08.2016
Housekeeper
Quality Inn
05.2014 - 04.2015
Dunstan High School