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Work History
Education
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Emily Maree

Hamilton,New Zealand

Summary

Dedicated professional with a proven track record in fostering positive relationships and resolving conflicts, as demonstrated at Waikato Diocesan School For Girls. Expert in creating inclusive environments and promoting wellbeing. Skilled in digitisation and data collation, showcasing a blend of empathetic engagement and technical proficiency. Achieved significant improvements in processes to facilitate a harmonious, efficient boarding environment.

Former Deputy Head Girl with success in building positive relationships with people of varied backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

House Parent

Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
01.2023 - Current
  • Establish firm, clear boundaries to create a secure and organised 'home away from home' environment.
  • Provide an inclusive atmosphere that is accepting of various cultures including, our Maori, Polynesian, African and Asian students.
  • Follow health and safety procedures to ensure the wellbeing of students are met and undergo professional development as required.
  • Regularly coordinate a variety of events and fun activities within boarding.
  • Implement conflict resolution strategies to maintain a harmonious living environment for all students in support of the Restorative Practices of the school.
  • Complete detailed documentation for each student's file regarding behavioural observations, incidents reports, progress notes, medication, health concerns and other pertinent information.
  • Respond to student inquiries and concerns, offering support, guidance and mentoring in line with boarding protocols.
  • Monitor student behaviour and respond to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies, including communicating with parents/caregivers.
  • Strengthen communication skills among boarders by facilitating group restorative discussions and promoting active listening techniques.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, utilising effective de-escalation techniques to ensure student safety and wellbeing.
  • Promote academic success through tutoring assistance, study skill development and time management strategies.
  • Contribute insights during team meetings about students needs, progress, challenges, and potential solutions for improved outcomes.
  • Establish a nurturing, inclusive environment by developing strong relationships with boarders and providing emotional support.

Buyers Assistant

OfficeMax
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Removed poor performing items from future buys.
  • Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
  • Generated reports detailing sales trends and store performances.

Sales Representative

Office Max
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Contacted customers after sales process to drive ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve issues and complaints.
  • Represented company professionally in situations, working through challenging phone calls and cultivating positive interactions by remaining calm and poised.

Calls Person for Covid Tracing

Randstad
08.2021 - 10.2021

Worked in a team to obtain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.

Collating data.

Customer care.

Liaising with the District Health Board.

Volunteer and Photographer

Refugee Holiday Programme
12.2017 - 12.2019

Photographer and Volunteer at a Refugee Holiday Programme in Hamilton during the Summer holidays. I created and implemented programmes to include a wide range of activities, catering for various ages and their specific needs. I worked in a collaborative team.

Map Digitisation

LIC
11.2017 - 08.2019

Digitised maps for LIC by using a computer programme to measure land spaces and create paddocks for farmers in New Zealand. I worked independently and liaised with a supervisor weekly.

Babysitter

Family
12.2018 - 02.2019

Babysitting various children .

  • Cooked meals three times a week for a 3 year old
  • Bathed, entertained and played with the child and assisted with tidying the house and doing odd jobs
  • Entertained and supervised a set of twins on numerous occasions

Store Assistant

Hamilton Farmers' Market
01.2018 - 12.2018

Worked at the Waikato Farmers Market for Completely Nuts, and Waikato Free Range Eggs Stalls.

  • Approached each problem with a fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction
  • Greeted customers, helped them choose the best product and suggested suitable options for their needs
  • Assisted with the set-up, creating aesthetically pleasing stalls

Babysitter

Private Employers
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Organised and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.

Education

Bachelor Design Majoring in Communication Design - Design

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK
11.2022

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Nursing

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
01.2019

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart Girls' College
Hamilton, WKO
12.2018

School Student - School Student

St Catherines School
Empangeni South Africa
12.2008

Skills

  • Christian values
  • Experience in working in an Anglican School
  • Empathetic and considerate
  • Accepting and inclusive
  • Friendly and highly approachable
  • Restorative Practice facilitator
  • Zest for life
  • Lifeguard trained
  • Emergency evacuation trained
  • Australian Boarding Schools Association member

Accomplishments

- Prestigious Special Character Award - Displaying and role modelling good values and morals.
- Dedication to leadership - Deputy Head Girl recognition.
- Year 13- Interact cup for service - Five years of excellent service to the school.
- Special awards- Centennial Medal for outstanding service.

- Waikato Reps Lacrosse 2017


Referees

Jacqueline Smith - Director of Boarding - Waikato Diocesan School for Girls - jsmith@wdsg.school.nz    (+64 21802815)

Lizzie Upperton - School Counsellor - Waikato Diocesan School for Girls - lupperton@wdsg.school.nz  (07 9815573)

Ailsa Henderson   - Family friend,  past Deputy Principal of Ladysmith High and St Anne's Old Girl    (+64  27608115)


Timeline

House Parent

Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
01.2023 - Current

Buyers Assistant

OfficeMax
04.2022 - 10.2022

Calls Person for Covid Tracing

Randstad
08.2021 - 10.2021

Sales Representative

Office Max
01.2021 - 04.2022

Babysitter

Family
12.2018 - 02.2019

Babysitter

Private Employers
06.2018 - 12.2018

Store Assistant

Hamilton Farmers' Market
01.2018 - 12.2018

Volunteer and Photographer

Refugee Holiday Programme
12.2017 - 12.2019

Map Digitisation

LIC
11.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor Design Majoring in Communication Design - Design

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Nursing

University of Auckland

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart Girls' College

School Student - School Student

St Catherines School
Emily Maree