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Ileli Yobu Neema

Ileli Yobu Neema

Summary

Hi! I'm Ileli Yobu Neema, a 20-year-old student with a heart full of passion for growth, connection, and making a difference. As someone who loves working with others, I'm dedicated to creating positive, supportive environments where everyone can thrive. I believe in doing things with love, a purpose and always showing up with my best self—whether it's in school, at work, or in my community. I'm a strong believer in the power of faith in God, and my Christian values guide everything I do. I'm grateful for the blessings in my life, and I carry that gratitude with me into every role I take on. Being a leader isn't just about leading; it's about listening, guiding, and creating spaces where others feel safe, heard, and encouraged to grow. I thrive on building connections, whether it's with my friends, family, or people in the community. I truly enjoy making people smile and bringing positive energy to everything I do. I believe in the strength of a team and the magic that happens when everyone's voice is heard and valued. Through patience, empathy, and a lot of heart, I'm ready to help others navigate their challenges, boost their confidence, and discover their potential. I believe in empowering others to not only meet their goals but exceed them, and I'm excited to bring that energy and passion into work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual

Open Home Foundation
07.2024 - Current
  • Work alongside young children and teens from 2 - 21 years old in 2 different emergency households
  • Assisting in daily task e.g. showering kids, school pick ups and drop offs, cleaning, diaper changing, meals, homework and indoor our outdoor activities etc
  • Following a routine according to kids needs; this can mean also taking them out, giving them medicine, screen time, bed times

Retail Assistant

Kmart
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • First retail assistant job
  • Ability to handle cash while working at the checkouts twice every week
  • Being on my feet every shift because always needing to deal with customers and give them the best shopping experience. I have learnt how to be mindful, patient, and careful in how I deal with customers
  • Keep the store looking good when assigned to the presentation teams; meant rearranging the shelf's and taking and putting back things that didn't belong in the isles.
  • Assisting at the door; while scanning receipts so no one stole anything

Team Member

Taco Bell
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Advanced in customer service due to the high demand of orders being placed daily.
  • Being able to multitask and work under pressure when short staffed our peak hour because I never only did one thing; was either taking drive thru orders alongside packing the orders or making orders, packing and taking the orders at the front.
  • money handling and food handling; I have learnt to be patient with customers that are not familiar with the food options and patient with my new teammates that are unaware.

Team Member

Burger-King
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • I started working here in July 2021 and it's been one of the best experiences I'm having so far. Getting to know more about customer service and how fast-food restaurants work. We work under major pressure due to the long rush hours. I learnt how to work in an emergency, service customers in the best possible way and work with a team of people. I know how to take orders, pay for orders, handle cash/EFTPOS, make food and pack food.

Food Truck Worker

Onsite Rentals
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • I started a casual job here last year and all I do is work inside food trucks at different events. I manage the front by taking customers' orders, collecting their money, and giving them their food. This is where I learnt how the ability of working under pressure due to the long lines that are created when the customers are hungry.

Education

No Degree - Secondary Education

Manurewa High School
Auckland
12-2022

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Great Team Work
  • Confidence
  • Family support
  • Activity planning
  • Special needs experience
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Casual

Open Home Foundation
07.2024 - Current

Retail Assistant

Kmart
06.2023 - 03.2024

Team Member

Taco Bell
06.2022 - 08.2023

Team Member

Burger-King
07.2021 - 06.2022

Food Truck Worker

Onsite Rentals
12.2020 - 07.2021

No Degree - Secondary Education

Manurewa High School
Ileli Yobu Neema