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Cruz O'Connor-Hood

Takapuna,New Zealand

Summary

Highly motivated to learn, a team player with experience in problem-solving and working in a team in all my jobs, including and especially in the New Zealand Air Cadets. Earned a flying scholarship through the New Zealand Air Cadets for my willingness and interest in flying, and promoted to corporal through dedication and hard work.

Good with using tools, with professional experience in building bicycles and experience in fixing and maintaining my own motorcycles.

Professional attitude towards customers, with two years of experience dealing with and working with customers, achieving a high standard of customer service and making customers happy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Delivery Driver

DeliverEasy
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained optimal vehicle driving conditions, conducting daily fuel, tyre and safety checks.
  • Selected efficient routes in compliance with delivery instructions and fuel policies, continually meeting company targets.
  • Utilised hand-held devices to capture, document and communicate proof of delivery.
  • Completed deliveries with smile and patient, personalised service.
  • Carried out complex manoeuvres in busy, high pressure environments.

Waiter

Fortuna - Sky City
Auckland CBD, New Zealand
09.2022 - Current
  • Memorised complete menu and offered guests knowledgeable suggestions.
  • Polished glasses and cutlery to pristine standards.
  • Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
  • Practiced healthy and safety measures to comply with regulations.
  • Increased order value by upselling sides, drinks and desserts.
  • Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.

Air Cadet - Corporal

No. 6 Squadron ATC
Devonport, New Zealand
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Developed shooting skills through responsible rifle preparation and handling.
  • Designed techniques to perform successful military operations.
  • Supported junior cadets in learning fieldcraft and navigation.
  • Organised missions to rescue injured soldiers.
  • Partook in Parade exercises, Including ANZAC Day Parades and Battle of Britain Parades.
  • Cenotaph Guard on three ANZAC Day Parades (2020, 2021, 2022) and Battle of Britain Parade (2022).

Bike Builder

99Bikes
Takapuna, New Zealand
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Built brand new bikes from the box to be put on the showroom floor to be sold to customers.
  • Read and interpreted technical schematics to understand and plan work sequences.
  • Worked with small parts and hand tools to assemble bicycles.
  • Performed quality checks on finish products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
  • Assembled products and components using variety of equipment, making proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
  • Organised workstation for maximum work performance and minimum errors.

Education

NCEA Level 1 & 2 -

Takapuna Grammar School
Takapuna
02.2022 -

Skills

  • Vehicle safety checks
  • Cargo handling
  • Loading and unloading assistance
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Team Player
  • Good attitude
  • Highly Motivated to learn
  • Good with Tools
  • Hands-on

Affiliations

  • Motorcycling
  • Skiing
  • Hiking / Tramping / The Outdoors
  • Fixing / Tinkering with engines and other mechanical things

Accomplishments

Flying Scholarship valued at $500, awarded by the Brevet Flying Club.

Head of tech team at Takapuna Grammar School - 2022 - 2024

Certification

Class 1 & Class 6 Restricted License

Counterbalance Forklift License

Certificate in First Aid

Timeline

Delivery Driver

DeliverEasy
03.2024 - Current

Waiter

Fortuna - Sky City
09.2022 - Current

Bike Builder

99Bikes
03.2022 - 09.2022

NCEA Level 1 & 2 -

Takapuna Grammar School
02.2022 -

Air Cadet - Corporal

No. 6 Squadron ATC
02.2020 - 12.2022

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