Damien Hansen-Purchas
Levin,Manawatu
"Every time someone steps up and says who they are. The world becomes a better, more interesting place."
Captain Raymond Holt
Summary
Adept at fostering community engagement and showcasing a strong work ethic, I leveraged youth advocacy and navigation skills to drive positive change in the Horowhenua District region. Demonstrated exceptional professionalism by enhancing service delivery and resolving disputes, ensuring high satisfaction among 317 NZ Post customers. Proven ability to adapt, with a commitment to safety and quality.
Although my communication skills are lacking, my ability to navigate and adapt to an obstacle is tangible.
I am a fast learner.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Advisory Council Member
Horowhenua District Council
05.2024 - Current
- Actively listened to concerns raised by peers, ensuring their voices were heard within the Youth Advisory Council''s discussions.
- Collaborated with fellow council members to identify pressing issues affecting youth and develop innovative solutions.
- Promoted positive change within the community by actively participating in local volunteer opportunities.
- Improved council processes through consistent attendance at meetings and active engagement in decision-making discussions.
Blueberry Picker
Elderly Lady
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed fluctuating workload demands effectively, prioritizing tasks according to urgency during peak season periods or inclement weather events.
- Ensured high-quality produce by carefully sorting and discarding damaged or underripe blueberries.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining well-organized tools and equipment, minimizing downtime between tasks.
- Demonstrated diligence through accurate record-keeping of harvest yields for each day's work session.
Marketing Assistant
Through School
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging across various platforms including print, digital, and social media channels.
- Supported content creation for corporate social responsibility initiatives to strengthen brand reputation.
- Proofread marketing collateral ahead of printing to eliminate errors.
- Enhanced online presence with creation and management of social media content, leading to higher engagement rates.
- Input new data, updated old records and cross-checked information to keep marketing database up-to-date.
- Updated spreadsheets with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
- Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and social media strategies.
Newspaper Deliverer
NZ Post
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Maintained detailed delivery and pickup records for accurate accounting of newspapers delivered, collected and returned.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering newspapers on time and in pristine condition.
- Delivered papers to 317 customers on daily basis.
- Resolved delivery disputes in a timely manner, ensuring continued customer satisfaction and trust in the company''s services.
- Ensured proper handling of newspapers, preventing damage during transportation and delivery.
- Assembled and bagged newspapers prior to delivery.
Education
No Degree - English Literature
10-2024
- Recipient of Endorsement in English Award
Skills
- Community engagement
- Safety awareness
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Youth Advocacy
- Reading comprehension
- Adaptable and flexible
- Dedicated service
- Patience and perseverance
- Written and oral communication
- Navigation
- Sorting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Maori
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Gardening
- Volunteering
- Camping
- Fashion and Style
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Blueberry Picker - Elderly Lady
12.2024 - 02.2025
Youth Advisory Council Member - Horowhenua District Council
05.2024 - Current
Marketing Assistant - Through School
01.2024 - 12.2024
Newspaper Deliverer - NZ Post
01.2014 - 04.2017
Waiopehu College - No Degree, English Literature
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