Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Crystal Mehlhopt

Christchurch,New Zealand

Summary

I am a hardworking, highly-motivated person with strengths in customer service, time management and leadership. I have been a dedicated checkout supervisor with a strong work ethic, adaptability and excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills I have recently completed a Diploma in Business specializing in Accounting through the Open Polytechnic and am waiting to graduate. I am looking for an entry level position to further develop my skills in accounting.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Checkout Supervisor /Duty Manager

Countdown Ferrymead
Christchurch, New Zealand
02.2018 - Current
  • Customer service, Working together in a team, Communicating with new people
  • Supervised a team of checkout operators, providing guidance and training on procedures.
  • Handled customer enquiries personally in efficient and courteous manner.
  • Management of staff, assigning tasks and ensuring smooth operation of checkouts
  • Experience with handling of money, closing down registers at end of day
  • Ensuring the safe and responsible sale of alcohol

Pamphlet Distribution

Reachmedia
Christchurch, New Zealand
12.2014 - 11.2020
  • Folding pamphlets
  • Organisational skills
  • On time delivering
  • Time management

Voluntary Work With the University of Canterbury Mentoring Programme

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Peer mentoring
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication and problem solving

Voluntary Work as a Tutor From Home

Self employed
Linwood, Christchurch
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Peer mentoring
  • Communication and problem solving
  • Active listening and empathy

Education

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting) - Accounting

Open Polytechnic
New Zealand
05-2024

Postgraduate Diploma in Education And Learning -

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
11-2022

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Canterbury
12-2020

Linwood College
Christchurch, NZ
12-2017

Skills

  • I am able to work well with computers and have good skills and can work sufficiently I am also good with handling money
  • I am a confident communicator and am able to communicate well with others
  • Attention to detail, proactive and can show initiative
  • Use of point of sales systems, cash register operation and store opening and closing procedures
  • I am a reliable person and am able to manage my time and can maintain a balance between work, school and other activities
  • I am able to work well in a team and can willingly work with others to manage a workload
  • Customer Service, answering enquiries and problem solving
  • Task Delegation, staff training
  • Have basic Xero knowledge and experience in using it
  • Experience in Excel and Word

Accomplishments

  • 1st in Year 11 at Linwood College, 2015, I came first in Year 11 at Linwood College out of my year group in academic classes. I also came first in 5 of my subjects taken within the year: Advanced English, Geography, History, Health Education and Science.
  • 1st In Year 12 at Linwood College, 2016, I came first in Year 12 at Linwood College out of my year group in academic classes. I also came first in six of my subjects taken within the year: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Health Education and History. I also received the Judith Brailsford Award for Excellence in History.
  • Dux at Linwood College, 2017, I received Dux at Linwood College out of my year group in academics. I also came first in five of my subjects taken within the year: Advanced English, Mathematics - Statistics, Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space Science. With this, I also received the Literary Cup, the Hickling Science Award and the Hugh McDougall Rankin Education Trust Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in the Sciences
  • Duty Manager at Countdown Ferrymead - responsible for the compliance with the conditions of the licence and provisions of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, also responsible for general management of the store and assisting other departments as required.

Certification

  • Manager's Certificate - received on 18 July 2023 from Christchurch City Council - authorized to manage a licensed premises

Affiliations

  • Travelling and learning about new cultures
  • Walking
  • Reading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Voluntary Work With the University of Canterbury Mentoring Programme

University of Canterbury
02.2020 - 10.2020

Voluntary Work as a Tutor From Home

Self employed
03.2019 - 11.2019

Checkout Supervisor /Duty Manager

Countdown Ferrymead
02.2018 - Current

Pamphlet Distribution

Reachmedia
12.2014 - 11.2020

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting) - Accounting

Open Polytechnic

Postgraduate Diploma in Education And Learning -

University of Canterbury

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Canterbury

Linwood College
Crystal Mehlhopt