Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards and Leadership
References
Timeline
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Helen Evans

Hangaroa ,Gisborne

Summary

Highly motivated and reliable university student with a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in Health, Safety, and Wellbeing. Currently, I am at the University of Canterbury pursuing a Bachelor of Psychological Science, minoring in Forensic Psychology, which provides a foundational understanding of human behavior and its impact on safety and well-being. Proven ability in customer service, teamwork, and effective communication, eager to apply and develop these skills within a public sector HSW environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Of House

Makaraka Dairy and Bakery
Gisborne
11.2023 - Current
  • Served as a member of front of house staff, which included serving customers, making coffee, restocking fridges, scooping ice creams, bagging lollies, cleaning and ensuring food in the cabinets was stocked efficiently.

Casual Farm Work

Strathblane Station
Gisborne
01.2020 - Current
  • Casual / seasonal work that includes docking, spraying, fencing, weaning, dipping and all other required farm jobs that are done regularly throughout the year.

General Maintenance

Eastland Group
Gisborne
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Worked in car cleaning and coffee machine maintenance, ensuring cars were kept to a presentable manner and coffee machines in regular working order.

Education

Bachelor of Psychological Science - Psychological Science, Forensic Psychology

University of Canterbury
Christchurch
08.2025

Highschool Graduate -

Gisborne Girls’ High School
Gisborne
12.2023

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Dependability
  • Rapid learner
  • Critical thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Customer service expertise
  • Analytical skills

Awards and Leadership

  • Volunteer, Gisborne Raise Up (2023): Planned and implemented youth development activities, fostering community engagement and participation
  • Netball coach and umpire (throughout high school): developed leadership and mentoring skills by coaching and umpiring netball teams
  • Prefect, Gisborne Girls' High School (2023): demonstrated leadership and responsibility within the school community
  • Environment Council leader, Gisborne Girls' High School (2023): took over leadership, guiding initiatives to promote environmental awareness and safety within the school community
  • Service to Netball Award: Presented for commitment to school netball
  • NCEA levels: Achieved merit level endorsement for all three NCEA levels

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Front Of House

Makaraka Dairy and Bakery
11.2023 - Current

General Maintenance

Eastland Group
11.2022 - 12.2023

Casual Farm Work

Strathblane Station
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Psychological Science - Psychological Science, Forensic Psychology

University of Canterbury

Highschool Graduate -

Gisborne Girls’ High School
Helen Evans