Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
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Denzel Faatonu

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Trustworthy Youth Leader with experience guiding programs and interactions with young adults. Expert at creating fun and welcoming environments to attract and maintain interest among participants. Accomplished at boosting youth program participation through proven methods and unique ideas as well as engaging activities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee

NZ Cuisine
Henderson, Auckland
06.2022 - Current
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Assisted managers in creating a safe and supportive work environment through effective communication techniques.

Youth Leader

Holy Cross Catholic Church
Henderson, Auckland
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to youth in developing healthy relationships with peers and adults.
  • Mentored, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and inspirational team members.
  • Fostered relationships with students, and provided counseling on personal and spiritual issues.

Peer Mentor

Kelston Boys High School
Kelston, Auckland
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings to discuss student progress and provide feedback.
  • Created lesson plans and activities tailored to meet the needs of each individual student.
  • Expressed understanding and support to help individuals pursue paths to professional development.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

Education

High School Diploma -

Auckland University of Technology
55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland NZ
01-2022

High School Diploma -

Kelston Boys High School
78 Archibald Road, Kelston, Auckland NZ
02-2017

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Team building
  • Self-Directed
  • Public Speaking
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Skills
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Skill-Building Abilities
  • Strong Role Model
  • Strong Work Ethic

Accomplishments

  • 5 Year Sir Graham Henry Leadership Scholarship (2017)
  • Year 13 Prefect (2021)
  • NCEA UE Entrance (2020)
  • NCEA Level 1 & 2 Merit Endorsement (2019-2020)
  • Tofi Toelupe Brotherhood Memorial Year 11 Award (2019)

Affiliations

  • Star Peer Mentoring Group (2020 - 2021)
  • Tula'i Leadership Group (2020)
  • Polyfest Head Tutor (2024)

References

  • Board of Trusties - Sione Robertson (021) 144-4292
  • Auckland Council - Alex Mulitalo (021) 023-30816
  • Youth Leader - Tavale Tofaeono Tanuvasa (021) 081-50057

Timeline

Employee

NZ Cuisine
06.2022 - Current

Youth Leader

Holy Cross Catholic Church
01.2021 - Current

Peer Mentor

Kelston Boys High School
03.2020 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Auckland University of Technology

High School Diploma -

Kelston Boys High School
Denzel Faatonu