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Hozayah Taylor

Oamaru,OTA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bowling Attendant

Pheonix Complex
North Otago, Oamaru
03.2024 - Current
  • Monitored the progress of games to ensure safety regulations were followed.
  • Took responsibility for ensuring that each lane was appropriately set up prior to play starting.
  • Answered questions about policies, prices, products offered at the facility.
  • Assisted customers in setting up their bowling lanes, including placing bumpers for children.
  • Verified age information when necessary in order to comply with local laws.
  • Greeted customers upon arrival and provided them with bowling equipment.
  • Performed light repairs on automatic pinsetters as needed.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival, providing excellent customer service.
  • Kept track of lane availability and updated it accordingly in order to maximize usage.
  • Collected payments from customers for services rendered and maintained accurate records of all transactions.
  • Organized tournaments by reserving lanes and assigning teams as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales transactions for inventory control purposes.
  • Maintained inventory of bowling accessories such as shoes, gloves, towels.
  • Inspected bowling balls for damages or defects before returning them to customers.
  • Responsible for opening and closing procedures related to cash handling activities.
  • Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of the bowling alley, including mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, polishing furniture, and stocking supplies.
  • Offered suggestions on purchasing food items and drinks from the concession stand.
  • Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
  • Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
  • Trained new employees on ride operations, pointing out safety mechanisms and features.

Laborer

Mc Brimer & Hasties construction
North Otago, Oamaru
03.2023 - Current

I have been doing work experience as a laborer for both companies. I started at McBrimer in March 2023 and worked there one day a week until October 2023. I have been working for Hastie Construction one day a week since April 2024 and I am still currently working there one day a week.

  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Assembled scaffolding around construction sites for use by laborers during high-rise building projects.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel and other materials.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.

Convenience Store Clerk

Frashers supermarket
North Otago, Oamaru
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Rotated stock as needed to ensure freshness of product displayed on shelves.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the store, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and organizing shelves.
  • Performed price checks for customers' requested items using POS system or pricing guns.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to store layout guidelines.
  • Provided assistance to customers in locating items throughout the store.
  • Greeted and engaged customers warmly and generated heavy return business, often learning customer names, product preferences and interests.

Factory Worker

Rainbow confectionary
North Otago, Oamaru
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Organized raw materials for efficient use during production process.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding tasks and progress.
  • Inspected finished goods for conformance with established standards.
  • Cleaned work areas and machines to maintain a safe and organized environment.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and handling materials.
  • Performed quality control checks on finished products.
  • Monitored production processes, troubleshooting any issues that arose.
  • Kept accurate records of production data such as quantity produced and rejected items.
  • Assisted in the assembly of components into finished products.
  • Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches.
  • Stacked boxes onto pallets for storage or shipment in an orderly manner.
  • Performed quality control checks on all products prior to packaging.
  • Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru, NZ

Skills

  • Promotional skills
  • Customer Engagement
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Upselling strategies
  • Safety awareness
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Professionalism
  • Relationship Building
  • Reliability
  • Conflict Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Issue Resolution
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Team building

Certification

  • First aid certificate
  • health and safety certificate

Affiliations

  • Have played rugby my whole life have been a part of the wbhs 1st vx since 2022 have gained my cap of playing 20 plus games
  • Have also been involved in the North otago rep teams captaining the u16 footy team and playing for the u18 team for 2 years

Timeline

Bowling Attendant

Pheonix Complex
03.2024 - Current

Factory Worker

Rainbow confectionary
07.2023 - 12.2023

Laborer

Mc Brimer & Hasties construction
03.2023 - Current

Convenience Store Clerk

Frashers supermarket
02.2023 - 06.2024

High School Diploma -

Waitaki Boys' High School
  • First aid certificate
  • health and safety certificate
Hozayah Taylor