Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Referee
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Estella Venning

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Described as a passionate and innovative individual, I bring dedication and positivity to everything I do. Guided by a genuine smile and a caring demeanour, I approach challenges with enthusiasm, fueled by my commitment to being a reflective practitioner. My strengths in reliability, adaptability, and nurturing connections shine when I am engaging with others and building relationships. With a caring disposition and a cheerful demeanour, I place great value on displaying kindness in my interactions with others. Dedicated to continuous learning and personal development, I prioritize active engagement in learning and fostering growth. As a dynamic child caregiver, I excel in providing compassionate care, orchestrating engaging and creative activities that offer enriching learning experiences. I attach great importance to nurturing and enhancing the well-being of the children in my care, actively listening and attuning to their emotions. As a devoted caregiver, my approach is marked by a positive perspective and a readiness to wholeheartedly embrace challenges, always keeping the well-being of children at the forefront.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Ballantynes Christchurch
04.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
  • Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.

Childcarer, Nannying.

Emma Tait
07.2020 - Current
  • Providing childcare services for two children, ensuring their well-being and engagement during the early morning hours as well as after school when their learning and recreational activities continue.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.

Child Care Assistant

Emma Dormer
01.2022 - 03.2023


  • Provided childcare for a young individual with epilepsy, overseeing her daytime rest at school to ensure her security. Trained in first aid, I offered assistance during seizures and extended care into babysitting environments.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and games.
  • Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities, and concerns.

Front of House Employee

Alter Eco Coffee Bar
12.2019 - 02.2021
  • Summer employment at a captivating beachside coffee cart, serving in both summers of 2020 and 2021.
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
  • Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
  • Reset tables between guests by restocking low items and wiping down surfaces.
  • Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.

Christmas Casual Retail Assistant

North Beach
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Greeted, welcomed and offered immediate assistance to store customers.
  • Kept merchandise organized with regular recovery work.
  • Built extensive product knowledge and recommended personalized solutions to customers.
  • Assisted customers with sales orders, returns and exchanges.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching And Learning - Early Childhood Education

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
11.2025

High School Diploma -

St. Andrew's College
Christchurch, NZ
12.2021

Skills

  • Creative and Adaptable
  • Enthusiasm for Learning
  • Dependability
  • Empathetic
  • Diligent
  • Compassionate
  • Hard Working
  • Committed
  • Multi-tasker

Certification

  • Pediatric First Aid Certification
  • Valid Full Driver's License
  • Attained NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3



Referee

Emma Tait

Childcare Employer

Contact:

Phone: +64 27 805 2082


Kim Hall

Head Teacher, Best Start Cranford St Nursery

Qualified Early Childhood Teacher

Contact:

Phone:  +64 27 522 8734







Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Ballantynes Christchurch
04.2022 - Current

Child Care Assistant

Emma Dormer
01.2022 - 03.2023

Christmas Casual Retail Assistant

North Beach
10.2020 - 01.2021

Childcarer, Nannying.

Emma Tait
07.2020 - Current

Front of House Employee

Alter Eco Coffee Bar
12.2019 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Teaching And Learning - Early Childhood Education

University of Canterbury

High School Diploma -

St. Andrew's College
Estella Venning