Elizabeth Olliver
Kaitaia,NTL
Summary
I have recently completed a Bachelor of Communications and Events Management at Unitec. I spent some time in Kaitaia and now have moved down to Auckland, and a degree in whanau ora, am currently working towards my degree in teaching. I am passionate about keeping up to date with the industry protocols and systems. I am a great team player, who works to task and delivers great customer services. And a
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. and competent at performing independently or as member of a team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Herekino primary
01.2025 - Current
- I have the pleasure of assisting the head teacher of the senior class of Herekino primary, as a relief teacher. My main objective is to ensure that the head teacher is supported with the running’s of the class, teaching the class two days a week.
- My duties include but are not restricted too are:
- Planning programmes
- Delivering uplifting and educational lesions
- Communication with students, teachers and families to ensure that the highest level of education is efficiently delivered for the benefit of the students learning.
Teacher
Kaitaia college
07.2022 - Current
- Working within a team, as a relief teacher and then a full-time teacher to bring a high level of teaching in the classroom. Reaching out to students to work toward their full potential. Skill needs communication, relation development, academic introduction, teamwork building. Practical workshops and self-esteem development.
Lead Organiser
Shine on Kaitaia
10.2019 - Current
- Working within a collective team to bring events that up-lift, inspire and educate our youth and community. -Our target is to: Reach the youth, encourage them to better themselves in skill and personal growth. -Support our community in bringing vibrant positive events. -Educational programs for youth and adults.
Freelance Technical Performing Art's
Freelancer New Zealand and Australia
05.2001 - Current
- I have had the pleasure of gaining exceptional experience of working though-out New Zealand and Australia as the Technical performing arts as an individual working in Sound, Lighting, Vision, Stage Production and Design, Stage Management and Event Management.
Teacher Aide
Te puna special education
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Working with students, with special physical and mental needs.
- Working within a team of teacher aides and teachers to assist students, gain skills in a classroom. Teaching maths, English, reading, problem solving, people skills and communication.
After School Programmer
Flourish
01.2021 - 09.2021
- I have had the opportunity to inspire, upskill and introduce new experiences for youth aged 5 to 13 years. The programs bring a variety of ethnicity, culture diversity, Performing arts, sports, arts and crafts and cooking.
- The aim is to develop a pride of individuality, inner strength and self-pride within a team nurturing environment.
Retail Assistant
PAKnSave kaitaia
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Working with a team to bring a high level of customer service
- Duties including
- Customer service
- Cashiering
- Preparing food
Events and Marketing Manager
NZ Ashram
05.2018 - 01.2021
- - Auckland, New Zealand
- Logistics of Events, programs, workshops and classes for youth
- Communicating with Business, Sponsors, employees, volunteers, schools and parents.
Programme Assistant/ Programme Manager
Skids
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Creating programmes for the running of the area.
- Managing and creating activities for young people.
Events Manager/Treasurer
Forourcommunites
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Organising logistics of the event.
- Approaching sponsors.
Paid and Volunteer Artist Liaison
Interact Festival
10.2015 - 10.2017
- - Auckland, New Zealand
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Theatre Assistant/ Technical
Hawkins Theatre/Hawkins Youth Theatre
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Assisting with the technical requirements, for productions and working on the bar and ushering.
- Working on Hawkin’s youth productions, and mentor Hawkin’s youth in technical roles.
Technical Custodian
Te Oro youth -Music and Art Centre
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Events creating lighting and sound requirements-working with clients.
- Youth, training, engaging, motivating.
Venue Technician
Multimedia Systems Services
03.2012 - 11.2015
- Auckland, New Zealand.
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Setting and operating up sound, lighting, vision and stage for shows.
Asssistant Stage Manager -Production Crew
Rhythm and Vines
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Running Stage during Festival- Assisting During the show to organising musical Artists.
- Managing timing of performance, leading stage, sound, lighting and vision crew and musicians during show performances.
Technical Crew
Staging Connections
03.2005 - 12.2014
- - Auckland, New Zealand
- Technical support to clients for productions and events. (Sound, Lighting, Vision, Stage)
Customer Service Manager/ Set Up Supervisor
The Edge Centre
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Supervising and assisting clients with projects.
- Supervising a team to complete requirements for each client.
- Front of house Attendant: Bar service and ushering the public to their seats.
Business Owner
Crew On Call New Zealand
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Providing assistance to Lighting and Audio-visual business in the entertainment industry. Devised and implemented standard operating procedures, training program, and office management
Production Assistant
Staging Connections
02.2006 - 01.2014
- Stage set up crew and show stage crew- setting up stage for shows.
- Working during shows assisting sound, lighting and musicians during performance
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- Back of house Mechanist.
Front of House Set Up Supervisor
The Edge Centre
02.2006 - 12.2012
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
User/Bar Tender
The Edge/Aotea centre
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Great Experience with Customer service, and serving food and beverage to customers, attending shows and events.
Crew on Call Australia
Lock n Load Melbourne International
02.2002 - 12.2007
- Assisting in Sound, Lighting, Vision, Camera and stage.
Stagehand
Sydney and Melbourne Australia
02.2005 - 11.2007
- Set design and maintenance
- Camera assistance
- Sound and Lighting assistance
EUSOL Tutor
Freelancer
06.2004 - 12.2006
- Freelancer - Melbourne, Australia
- Planned and executed English learning packages
Lead Make-Up Artist
Make
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Make up design of all participating in production of joy world.
Trainee Audio Visual, Lighting-Trainee
Staging Connections
01.2001 - 12.2002
- - Sydney Australia
- Trained in practical theory for Sound, Lights, Vision and stage including preparation of equipment.
- Training in Cooperate, Film, Television and Theatre Technical procedures
Education
Bachelor of Communications and Events Management -
Unitec
01.2016
Degree in Whanau Ora - undefined
Kaitaia Far North
01.2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning strategies
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- FLUENT IN Tongan
Timeline
Teacher
Herekino primary
01.2025 - Current
Teacher Aide
Te puna special education
08.2022 - 12.2023
Teacher
Kaitaia college
07.2022 - Current
After School Programmer
Flourish
01.2021 - 09.2021
Lead Organiser
Shine on Kaitaia
10.2019 - Current
Retail Assistant
PAKnSave kaitaia
06.2019 - 07.2021
Events and Marketing Manager
NZ Ashram
05.2018 - 01.2021
Programme Assistant/ Programme Manager
Skids
06.2017 - 12.2018
Events Manager/Treasurer
Forourcommunites
02.2017 - 05.2018
Paid and Volunteer Artist Liaison
Interact Festival
10.2015 - 10.2017
Theatre Assistant/ Technical
Hawkins Theatre/Hawkins Youth Theatre
02.2015 - 12.2016
Technical Custodian
Te Oro youth -Music and Art Centre
06.2014 - 06.2016
Venue Technician
Multimedia Systems Services
03.2012 - 11.2015
Customer Service Manager/ Set Up Supervisor
The Edge Centre
03.2012 - 11.2014
Business Owner
Crew On Call New Zealand
03.2012 - 11.2014
User/Bar Tender
The Edge/Aotea centre
06.2011 - 03.2012
Asssistant Stage Manager -Production Crew
Rhythm and Vines
01.2008 - 01.2015
Production Assistant
Staging Connections
02.2006 - 01.2014
Front of House Set Up Supervisor
The Edge Centre
02.2006 - 12.2012
Technical Crew
Staging Connections
03.2005 - 12.2014
Stagehand
Sydney and Melbourne Australia
02.2005 - 11.2007
EUSOL Tutor
Freelancer
06.2004 - 12.2006
Lead Make-Up Artist
Make
01.2004 - 01.2006
Crew on Call Australia
Lock n Load Melbourne International
02.2002 - 12.2007
Freelance Technical Performing Art's
Freelancer New Zealand and Australia
05.2001 - Current
Trainee Audio Visual, Lighting-Trainee
Staging Connections
01.2001 - 12.2002
Degree in Whanau Ora - undefined
Kaitaia Far North
Bachelor of Communications and Events Management -
Unitec
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