Georgia Loach

I began work at Challenge marketing casually in late November 2022. At first this was a casual job in which I would help out when required, but since leaving Polson Higgs in July 2023 this became a part time job I have worked at weekly whilst studying.

My jobs include:

• Entering Job sheet data using Adobe.
• Editing Job sheet and Purchase order documents to keep all company materials free of grammar errors.
• Quickly learning new skills and applying them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Delivering customer orders
• Organizing documents by making sure they are uploaded digitally before being stored in folders.
• Creating digital mockups using CorelDRAW®
• Redesigning showroom displays
• Creating marketing material using Canva
• Providing product advice and recommendations to clients
• Using Hoops CRM to manage client orders and details

I started working as an AML Compliance Officer for Polson Higgs at the start of 2023. This was my first full time job and I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. I left mid 2023 to begin my studies. My responsibilities included:

Administration:

• Provide a full range of administrative duties, including preparation of presentations, reports and correspondence as required.
• Maintain key records and a filing system.

AML Compliance Officer:

• On-boarding processes are robust, and all clients are
  correctly risk assessed and efficiently set up in the
  firm’s systems.
• AML checks are completed correctly at time of client
  on-boarding. As clients and/or work changes, appropriate AML checks then again undertaken.
• Preparation for AML audits is managed, and on-going monitoring of internal compliance is undertaken.
• Quality manual and practice review compliance is monitored and evidenced.

Information and Database Management:

Specific databases are updated and required reporting is
undertaken, specifically:

• Companies Office

- Annual returns are filed, and client details are up to date
- Reconcile invoices

• XPM

- Client database maintenance

My jobs at Cafe Santosha include:

• Maintaining customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
• Using cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
• Keeping server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
• Greeting new customers, discussing specials and taking drink orders.
• Folding napkins and preparing silverware sets
• Storing food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
• Performing dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
• Sustaining calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
• Using slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
• Replenishing food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
• Scraping, washing and efficiently restacking dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
• Bussing and resetting tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Serving food, drinks and offering refills.

My jobs at Larsons Pharmacy included:

• Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Dusted store shelves and documented product expiration dates.
• Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
• Received incoming supplies and stocked in the correct locations.
• Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
• Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
• Supported pharmacists with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions.
• Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, and ordering additional products.
• Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
• Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.

I worked 4 times at Forsyth Barr Stadium during March 2020. This was an opportunity through school to help out at events and gain some experience.

My jobs included:

• Greeting and collecting tickets of patrons at Rugby games and concerts.
• Scanning tickets and providing the appropriate wristbands.
• Maintaining smooth entry flow by quickly resolving ticketing issues and discrepancies.