Elijah Lokeni
Palmerston North,MWT
Summary
Dedicated student-athlete and university scholar with a proven ability to balance academic excellence and competitive sports, showcasing exceptional time management and work ethic. Combining critical thinking skills, I’ve gained through rigorous study with adaptability and teamwork on and off the field. I’m known for being a quick learner, attention to detail, and strong communication skills in both academic and athletic settings. Eager to use this diverse skill set, including goal-oriented and discipline mindset of being an athlete to effectively contribute in a professional environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Extrusion Team Member
Alpine Export
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated extrusion machinery to process frozen meat
- Collaborated with a large team to meet daily production quota
- Followed strict food safety and hygiene standards
- Performed routine maintenance of machinery
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Monitored product quality throughout production
- Heavy lifting (up to 25-30kg)
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
Volunteer
Palmerston North Boys' High School
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Organising products required for Charity fundraiser Palmerston North.
- Handling money fundraised.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Furniture Mover
Peter Finch
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Navigated challenging spaces safely during moves, expertly maneuvering heavy furniture items up staircases or through tight hallways without causing damage.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment that promoted teamwork and productivity.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness, enabling the efficient completion of strenuous tasks such as lifting heavy items or navigating challenging spaces during moves.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Communicated with customers courteously and professionally to drive satisfaction.
- Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor for resolution.
Volunteer
RSA NZ
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Collecting and selling of poppy's.
- Handling money fundraised from selling.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
PHIL105 - Philosophy
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ06-2024
SOCI101 - Sociology
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ06-2024
Discrete Structures - Statistics
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ11-2023
High School Diploma -
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North, NZ10-2023
Introduction To Statistical Methods - Statistics
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ10-2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Safety understanding
- Heavy Lifting
- Creativity and Innovation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Continuous Development
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical Thinking
Accomplishments
- School Prefect 2023
- Pasifika Club Leader 2023
- Toloa Secondary School Scholarship Recipient 2023
- University of Otago Volleyball Men's Member 2024
- Intercollege Mixed Volleyball Champion 2024
- Intercollege Wildcard Champion 2024
- University College Collegian of the Year 2024
Languages
eng
Native or Bilingual
Samoan
Elementary
Timeline
Extrusion Team Member
Alpine Export
11.2023 - 01.2024
Volunteer
Palmerston North Boys' High School
09.2023 - 09.2023
Furniture Mover
Peter Finch
08.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
RSA NZ
04.2023 - 04.2023
PHIL105 - Philosophy
University of Otago
SOCI101 - Sociology
University of Otago
Discrete Structures - Statistics
University of Waikato
High School Diploma -
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Introduction To Statistical Methods - Statistics
University of Waikato
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