Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Affiliations
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Hazel McDermott

Dunedin,New Zealand

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven individual with experience in FOH work, and a member of outdoors and climate law clubs. Born and raised in Dunedin. Proven ability in team collaboration and effective communication, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in research and analytical thinking, consistently resolving problems, and ensuring results. Committed to maintaining high standards in all tasks undertaken.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Member

Otago University Tramping Club
, Dunedin
08.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to develop strategic initiatives and projects.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of community engagement activities.

General Executive

Climate clinic Otago
08.2025 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive reports for Keep New Zealand Beautiful for a national campaign based on research into statutory and commercial funding options.

Kitchen assistant

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation and ingredient organization.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area.

General Executive

Climate Clinic Otago
08.2024 - Current
  • Created detailed reports to guide Keep New Zealand Beautiful in securing funding for national behaviour change campaigns.
  • Present viable funding options from government and commercial entities based on research.

General labourer

University Flats
Dunedin, New Zealand
06.2023 - Current
  • This role involved triaging flats left by international students, and making up rooms and beds for incoming students.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks effectively.

Labourer

Stash-it Dunedin
Dunedin, New Zealand
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • In this role, I have completed a variety of laboring tasks, including building fences, painting, and operating machinery.

Student board of trustees rep

Bayfield High School
, Dunedin
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • In this role, I represented the student voice on the school board; this involved reading policy documents and discussing important matters with other members.

FOH Staff Member

Glenfalloch Gardens Cafe
Dunedin, New Zealand
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Managed front-of-house operations to ensure smooth guest experiences.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders.

Education

Bachelor of Laws And Arts - Law, Politics And History

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
11-2028

High School -

Bayfield High School
Dunedin, New Zealand
10.2023

Skills

  • Optimistic mindset
  • Legal research
  • Analytical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem resolution
  • Effective communication

Accomplishments

  • Bayfield High School Dux, 2023
  • 1st in English, Biology, History, Geography, 2023
  • Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow and Dux scholarship.

References

  • Marcus Wells, Site Manager - Stash It Dunedin, marcus@selfstoragedunedin.nz, 0211337970
  • Sam Montgomerie, English Teacher - Columba College, sam.montgomerie@gmail.com, 0210532678
  • Anne Trainor, Operations Manager - Uniflats Otago, anne.trainor@otago.ac.nz, +64 021 279 1043

Affiliations

  • Tramping and Mountain biking clubs member.
  • Member of the Macandrew Netball Club.
  • Dunedin Triathlon club participant.
  • Halo project trapping and biodiversity volunteer.

Timeline

Executive Member

Otago University Tramping Club
08.2025 - Current

General Executive

Climate clinic Otago
08.2025 - Current

Kitchen assistant

University of Otago
02.2025 - Current

General Executive

Climate Clinic Otago
08.2024 - Current

Labourer

Stash-it Dunedin
11.2023 - 02.2024

General labourer

University Flats
06.2023 - Current

FOH Staff Member

Glenfalloch Gardens Cafe
04.2023 - 06.2023

Student board of trustees rep

Bayfield High School
01.2023 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Laws And Arts - Law, Politics And History

University of Otago

High School -

Bayfield High School

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