Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Grand Priors Award
Timeline
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Ethan Drake

Summary

I see myself as someone who tries to aspire to the phrase have fun but get it done, meaning I want to achieve goals set to me by the organization and my direct report however ensure myself and those who report to me have fun while doing so. I have 15 years worth of experience inside of Hato Hone St John in a variety of roles as well as management roles internally and externally. In particular I like to draw upon my time as Trading second in charge at the warehouse and my time as National Cadet of the year where I truly developed my leadership style and ability to communicate with a huge variety of people from all walks of life

Work History

Trading Second in Charge

The Warehouse
  • Lead the shop floor operations twice a week and take charge in the absence of the Trading Manager.
  • Ensure smooth store operations, customer satisfaction, and inventory management.

First Aid Tutor

Hato Hone St John
- Current
  • Deliver high quality first aid courses to both private clients and public.

Education

NCEA Level 1 - Merit Endorsement

NCEA Level 2 - undefined

NCEA Level 3 - undefined

Skills

  • Positive Attitude & Resilience
  • Consistently approach challenges with optimism, maintaining a positive attitude even in difficult customer interactions
  • Effective Communication
  • Known for my strong communication skills and ability to connect with individuals from all backgrounds, building rapport and trust in all situations
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Extensive experience in leading teams, including coaching and mentoring youth as National Cadet of the Year and guiding regional teams to success
  • Adaptability & Quick Learning
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments, learning new skills and adapting quickly, as demonstrated in my former role as Trading 2IC and my current role as a first aid tutor
  • Open-Mindedness & Constructive Feedback
  • Open to feedback and growth, allowing for continuous improvement in personal and professional life Benefited from mentoring and feedback throughout my cadet career
  • Ability to Perform Under Pressure
  • Demonstrated success in handling high-pressure situations, particularly in retail environments, ensuring customer satisfaction and team performance

Accomplishments

National cadet of the year 2022 - Hato Hone St John

The purpose of this role was to first and foremost represent the youth voice to National Governance for the organisation during my term. Secondly it was to manage a team of 6 regional cadets of the year and by extension over 30 district cadets of the year


Central Otago Area Youth Manager - Hato Hone St John

Currently I hold the role of AYM in Central Otago overseeing 3 divisions in the districts in order to ensure smooth running and that they are maintaining organisational goals and milestones.


Youth Leadership Development Portfolio Officer - Hato Hone St John

The purpose of this role is to maintain and update our Leadership development programme within the youth programme and ensure it continues to evolve and progress with time.

Grand Priors Award

I achieved my Grand Priors award in 2021 after completing 12 badges in the curriculum and over 100 hours of community service. it is the pinnacle award for a cadet in the St John youth programme globally 

Timeline

Trading Second in Charge

The Warehouse

First Aid Tutor

Hato Hone St John
- Current

NCEA Level 2 - undefined

NCEA Level 3 - undefined

NCEA Level 1 - Merit Endorsement

Ethan Drake