Emily Templeton

My name is Emily Templeton. I am 20 years old and currently living in Dunedin while I attend the University of Otago. I am studying a double degree including a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce. I am very studious and look forward to using the knowledge I gain to improve my work experience and abilities in the workplace. I enjoy working in teams with a range of people, but also work well independently. I am very efficient, motivated and hard working. I am a fast learner and am always looking for opportunities to develop my skills. I offer a positive attitude, reliability, dedication, organisation and a diverse set of skills to contribute to your workplace. Thank you for your consideration of my CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

• Proxime Accessit, 2023, I was awarded Proxime Accessit in 2023 as the runner-up for Duxs at my high school.
• University of Otago Scholarship, 2023, I was awarded a $21,000 scholarship of the highest degree to study at the University of Otago in 2024.
• Otago Daily Times Class Act Award, 2023, I was awarded the Otago Daily Times Class Act Award presented by the Prime Minister of New Zealand. This was for academic achievement, cultural, school and community involvement.
• Central Lakes Trust Tertiary Education Scholarship, 2023, I was awarded a $2,500 scholarship towards my studies at the University of Otago by the Central Lakes Trust for academic success.

I am very organised and detail-oriented. I work well independently and am very resilient. I have good time management and take initiative. I am very literate and have a good understanding of numeracy.

• Dunstan Legacy Project, Alexandra, New Zealand, 02/01/23, Present, The Dunstan Legacy Project is a charitable trust that myself and my business partner set up in our last year of school. The aim of the Dunstan Legacy Project is to provide financial aid as an equity fund to students enduring hardship. This includes a breakfast program called Whawhai Matekai which runs with help through Dunstan High School. It will also fund extra curricular activities like sports teams, school camps and subsidised school uniforms. People involved in the board are the Dunstan High School Principal, the Mayor of Alexandra, Service Committee Leaders at Dunstan High Schools, sponsors of the trust, the PTA and Checketts McKay Law firm.
• Central Otago Youth Council, Alexandra, New Zealand, 02/01/22, 11/01/23, I was part of the Central Otago District Youth Council involving 16-24 year olds through community engagement. I was the Youth Council Secretary in 2023. Part of my role was to oversee organisation of meetings, provide meeting minutes, communication through emails with outside parties and sit in on District Council meetings.
• Dunstan High School Girls Football Team and Alexandra United Football Team, Alexandra, New Zealand, 02/01/23, 11/01/23, I coached the Dunstan High School girl's football team and Alexandra United junior girls team as a result of experience including the Football South team that attended the National Age Group tournament in Wellington. I have also recently been selected into the National Youth Female Maori Football Team in 2021 and 2023. This presented me with opportunities to grow my skills in planning, organisation, leading by instructions and communicating with young people.
• Student Volunteer Army, Alexandra, New Zealand, 01/01/21, Present, I am a part of the National Student Volunteer Army (SVA) as well as my high school service committee. I have volunteered for school events and fundraisers as well as any opportunities that come up in the community. I have earned the Bronze Award and Silver Award from the SVA for 250 hours of recorded volunteering.

• Sam Robinson, Manager - Paper Plus, alexandra@paperplus.co.nz, 03 448 9494
• Laura Boulton, Careers Advisor - Dunstan High School, lboulton@dunstan.school.nz, 027 285 4865