Isla Melton

• Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
• Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
• Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
• Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends, and issues within the Central Otago community
• Interviewed members of the public for stories
• Published four stories so far
• Shared ideas for the company podcast and furthering social media channels (Instagram, TikTok and Facebook)

• Followed rules and held customers accountable for not following gym regulations.
• Posted information on gym hours and upcoming events, maintaining consistent communication with patrons via social media and created posters for in the gym.
• Sold memberships and personal training sessions to new customers.
• Kept the gym clean and followed health and safety regulations

Summer Job working in the packhouse and on the orchard.

Packhouse involved; making boxes, sorting fruit, packing the boxes and cleaning.

Orchard involved; picking fruit, following safety procedures while claiming ladders, bucket runner (bringing buckets of cherry to the tractor) and helping manage a team of pickers.

Have worked most summers since 2017.

• Wiped, sanitized and maintained floors, facility, and equipment to adhere with company standards and procedures.
• Maintained clean and attractive product displays to entice customer purchases.
• Displayed calm and friendly demeanor when addressing and resolving customer issues and complaints.
• Exceeded customer expectations by providing welcoming environment and prompt and friendly service to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Prepared food and drinks and served to customers.

• Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
• Served customers needs, took their orders and delivered their food.
• Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
• Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.