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Fiah Kitson

Fiah Kitson

Summary

As a dedicated full-time law student at the University of Otago, I am committed to academic excellence and possess a reputation for being self-motivated, adventurous, ambitious, and confident. I thrive on fostering productive work environments. Outside of my studies, I indulge in skiing, wakeboarding, cooking, and reading, embodying an open-minded and adventurous spirit, always ready for new experiences.

In the past four years, I have successfully balanced my studies with full-time work and served as the student representative for the Faculty of Law. Currently, I am actively seeking opportunities to further my experience in the field of commercial law. I am adaptable to working in either Christchurch or Auckland and am eager to contribute my skills and dedication to a team that values hard work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Heartland Bank
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • As an intern at Heartland Bank, I gained practical experience in the corporate and banking world, working with various departments to support the company's marketing initiatives.
  • This experience allowed me to gain a practical understanding of the importance of all business operations, and how they interact with the legal system.

Founder of L.O.C

Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
  • In 2020 I did a beauty course alongside my studies; this allowed me to start a business in beauty services.
  • I have grown my business significantly from 2020-2022.
  • I have a loyal client base and attract many clients each week.
  • This business has further helped me understand the operations of a business.
  • I marketed this business by myself and have built something quite special.
  • This job has required excellent communication and people skills with my clients.
  • Keeping clients loyal involves building a good relationship, and attracting new clients involves good marketing and reputation.
  • L.O.C only operates during the university year as my client base is in Dunedin, and my primary passion lies within the legal field.

Co-founder of HUNZ Beauty

Self Employed
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • In 2019 I co-founded a business called HUNZ beauty.
  • HUNZ beauty was a central online platform for beauticians across New Zealand.
  • This platform promoted independent beauticians and provided them with a booking system.
  • In addition, consumers could use this site to search for their beauty needs by treatment, date, location and price.
  • I gained important skills from this role including; effective marketing, website and IT skills, Consumer skills, and time management skills.


Childcare Provider

Dr. Kirsty MacFarlane
11.2019 - 12.2019
  • Throughout November and December of 2019, I was a full-time nanny for Dr Kirtsy Sinclair and her husband.
  • I cared for their two children, who were one and four.
  • In this role, I was responsible for taking care of the children, including pick-ups and drop-o s, cleaning, grocery shopping and preparing meals.
  • This position taught me great responsibility.

Retail Assistant

Cue Clothing & Co
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • While at Cue Clothing & Co, I gained great retail experience,including sales and interpersonal skills.

Waitress

Cafe Valentino
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Throughout my time at Cafe Valentino, I gained many valuable skills,including; customer service, waitressing and bartending.

Waitress

Winnie Bagoes
07.2018 - 01.2019

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Otago
Dunedin
11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Otago
Dunedin
11.2024

Christchurch Girls' High School - Te Kura O Hine Waiora
Christchurch, NZ
11.2019

Skills

  • Management skills
  • Legal skills
  • Business skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Excel and word expertise
  • Communication skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Client loyalty skills
  • Marketing skills
  • Barista skills

Accomplishments

  • Student representative for The Facility of Law at the University of Otago 2021
  • Entry into law school 2020
  • I have completed and passed a barista course
  • I have completed and passed a bartending course
  • NCEA levels 1, 2, and 3 with merit endorsement
  • University entrance
  • Full Drivers License

Additional Information

Women's refuge 2019


Women's Refuge 2023

  • In March, I joined the Otago Law Students' Volunteer Group and orchestrated a designer sample sale event that raised over $22,000 to support Otago Women's Refuge.


Law for change Otago Law reform

  • In 2023 I have been involved in writing policy briefs for the upcoming election.

Timeline

Intern

Heartland Bank
11.2022 - 01.2023

Founder of L.O.C

Self Employed
01.2020 - Current

Childcare Provider

Dr. Kirsty MacFarlane
11.2019 - 12.2019

Retail Assistant

Cue Clothing & Co
08.2019 - 11.2019

Waitress

Cafe Valentino
08.2019 - 11.2019

Co-founder of HUNZ Beauty

Self Employed
01.2019 - 01.2020

Waitress

Winnie Bagoes
07.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Otago

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Otago

Christchurch Girls' High School - Te Kura O Hine Waiora

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