8
years of professional experience
I am an adaptable Master of Science Part 2 student with hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, lab safety procedures, and research support. Experience in DNA extraction, PCR amplification, fungal inoculation, and project time management. I enjoy being well rooted in my community by working with young scientists through science fairs, panellist postgraduate evening talks, and teaching assistant roles that the University of Wellington has provided me with.
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
3 Years 2 Months- Processed sales transactions accurately through point-of-sale systems.
- Advised customers on paint finishes, colour selection, and surface preparation.
- Mixed and tinted paint using colour-matching systems and store tinting equipment.
- Replenished stock, rotated inventory, and maintained organised merchandising displays.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
Plant Biology Teaching Assistant
1 Month- Facilitated student understanding of biological topics through one-on-one and small-group interactions with second-year students.
- Adapted explanations and support approaches to meet diverse learning needs in academic settings.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Marked lab notebooks, applying rubric criteria consistently across submissions.
NIWA Science Fair Judge
- Judged 40 pairs of students ranging from Year 7 to Year 13 on their individual projects
- Evaluated submissions against established criteria, ensuring fair judgement with the participant's age in account
- Collaborated with panel members to select a winner based on pre-established criteria
Research Assistant
1 Month- Completed PC1 lab training, PC2 lab training, Chemlist training, and waste autoclave training
- Inoculated fungi and extracted DNA following standard protocols to support ongoing research projects.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks whilst growing the fungal specimens
Housekeeper
6 Months- Inspected rooms for cleanliness, damages, and missing items before guest arrival.
- Replenished linens, toiletries, and supplies while following housekeeping standards.
Gardener
3 Years 11 Months- Advised customers on plant selection, care requirements, and seasonal garden maintenance
- Maintained garden beds through pruning, weeding, and watering for plant health
Education
High School Diploma
- Recipient of Proxime Accessit Award
- Recipient of Hirangatanga (Striving for Excellence) Stipend Scholarship
- Recipient of J G Edwards cup for top all-around excellence female Award
- Recipient of D M Ross trophy for outstanding leadership Award
- Hands-on Otago Poutama Scholarship
- Youth Environmental council
- Head Girl leadership position
- Cultural Leadership position
- Level 1 NCEA Merit endorsement
- Level 3 NCEA Merit endorsement
Master of Science - Ecology And Biodiveristy
- Class representative of Conservation Biology 420
- Class representative of Ecology 422
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Space Science
- Class representative for Physics/Space science 245
- Class representative for Science communication 311
Skills
Customer service
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Laboratory techniques
Lab safety procedures
DNA extraction and PCR amplification
Teaching strategies
Public speaking
GIS (ArcGIS) software application
GIS (QGIS) software application
Field work sampling
Community outreach
Affiliations
- Bioprotection Aotearoa-funded postgraduate student
Timeline
Plant Biology Teaching Assistant
Victoria University of Wellington
09.2026 - 10.2026Read More
NIWA Science Fair Judge
Victoria University of Wellington
08.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Research Assistant
Victoria University of Wellington
01.2026 - 02.2026Read More
Retail Sales Associate
Resene Paints
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Housekeeper
Intrepid Hotel
02.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Gardener
Garden Depot Napier
01.2019 - 12.2022Read More
Victoria University of Wellington
Master of Science from Ecology And Biodiveristy
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William Colenso College
High School Diploma
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Victoria Univeristy of Wellington
Bachelor of Science from Biology And Space Science
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