Jack Rika
Taupō,New Zealand
Summary
Versatile and hardworking professional with over a decade of supervisory experience in the shearing industry, complemented by hands-on roles in hospitality and horticulture. Proven ability to lead teams, maintain high standards, and adapt quickly across diverse work environments. Skilled in wool handling, motel cleaning, and floral arrangement, with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and quality. Reliable, self-motivated, and ready to contribute across industries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Flower Farm Worker
Tessa
Australia
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Picked flowers and created arrangements for retail
- Sorted and bundled flowers to meet quality standards
- Collaborated with staff to meet daily quotas
Roustabout
Kevin Hessel
Fairlie, Nz
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with wool handling, shed setup, and equipment maintenance
- Supported shearers with workflow and material prep
- Maintained cleanliness and safety across workstations
Motel Cleaner
Cynthia
Fairlie, Nz
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Cleaned motel rooms to high hygiene standards
- Prepared guest areas efficiently under time constraints
- Followed health and safety protocols
Team Supervisor
Shearing Australia
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Monitored team performance and provided feedback
- Enforced safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment
- Evaluated employee performance and offered constructive guidance
- Proposed solutions to improve systems and processes
Shearers cook
trigwell shearing
Western australia, gnowangerup
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Worked alone . cooked Breakfast, morning and afternoon smoko, lunches, and dinners
- Order food from outlets for meal prep.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Created daily menus aligned with seasonal produce availability.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
Skills
- Team leadership and motivation
- Staff training and supervision
- Wool quality control and shed setup
- Workplace safety and complaint handling
- Motel room cleaning and hygiene protocols
- Floral arrangement and farm harvesting
- Adaptability across seasonal and contract roles
- Strong work ethic and time management
Certification
Wool Classing Level 4
References
- Tessa Thocolich, 020 4852092, Team Supervisor
- Rose Rotarangi, +61437843606, Wool Staff Employee
Personal Information
- License: Restricted Licence
- Date of Birth: 05/29/91
Timeline
Flower Farm Worker
Tessa
03.2024 - 05.2024
Motel Cleaner
Cynthia
01.2024 - 02.2024
Roustabout
Kevin Hessel
12.2023 - 03.2024
Shearers cook
trigwell shearing
01.2018 - 06.2018
Team Supervisor
Shearing Australia
01.2010 - 01.2023