Hamish Cattaway
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Larnach Castle and SouthRoads, specialising in team collaboration and client engagement. Demonstrated ability to maintain high service standards while effectively solving problems in fast-paced environments. Currently pursuing a BCom, enhancing practical skills for future contributions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traffic Controller
Tradestaff
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Contracted through the Tradestaff recruitment agency, I worked roles for SouthRoads and Fulton Hogan.
- Utilised two-way radios for communication between workers.
- Undertook the setup and removal of temporary traffic control equipment and signs.
- Complied with all necessary SOPs and H&S regulations on worksites.
- Travelled for work, including overnight.
- Summer job during my time at university.
Dinner staff (Waiter)
Larnach Castle
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Setting up and packing away tables, chairs, and cutlery for each shift.
- Extending a warm welcome to guests to leave a good first impression, and continuing to interact with them to ensure they feel valued and that their requirements are met.
- Taking and making beverage orders, serving, and clearing tables using correct etiquette.
- Washing and putting away the dishes. Cleaning the kitchen to a hygienic standard after each shift.
- Processing payment transactions using POS systems.
- Part-time job during high school, and my first year of university.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing & Management.
The University Of Otago
01-2026
Mechanical Engineering
Otago Polytechnic
01-2022
Bayfield High School
12-2021
Otago Boys High School
01-2019
Tahuna Normal Intermediate School
01-2017
Macandrew Bay Primary School
01-2015
Skills
- Team collaboration: Proven experience at university and in the workforce effectively working in group environments
- Problem solving and critical thinking: Analysing issues and creating practical solutions
- Interpersonal skills: ability and confidence to engage effectively with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders
- Digital marketing and social media strategy: familiar with processes, online campaigns, branding, and engagement
- First aid: certificate expired, however, the skills remain
- Time management
Certification
- 2023, Full Driver's license
- 2021, Comprehensive First Aid
- 2021, Outdoor First Aid
- 2021, Demonstrate Knowledge of Coffee Origin and Production.
- 2019, St John Level One First Aid.
Achievements And Awards
- 2022, Top of economics (Foundation year)
- 2021, Award for Diligence in Maths (at Bayfield)
- 2018-2019, Completed two food safety courses.
- 2015, Winner of ODT current events quiz.
- 2014-2015, Participated in the Pakiki Kids 'gifted kids' programme.
References
- James Axton, Manager at Larnach Castle, Dunedin, 021-196-5859
- Joy Atkinson, Teacher / Family Friend, Dunedin, 021-478-888
Timeline
Traffic Controller
Tradestaff
10.2023 - 02.2025
Dinner staff (Waiter)
Larnach Castle
04.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing & Management.
The University Of Otago
Mechanical Engineering
Otago Polytechnic
Bayfield High School
Otago Boys High School
Tahuna Normal Intermediate School
Macandrew Bay Primary School