Jacob Hawij
Lower Hutt,WGN
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience,excelling in customer service and cash handling. Proven ability to build strong customer relationships and resolve issues effectively. Skilled in time management and product knowledge, consistently ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier and Yard Worker
Mitre 10 MEGA Petone
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Builder and Hammer Hand
Temp Agents
- Maintenance and renovations.
Painter
Temp Agents
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
Delivery Driver
Corporate Direct Wines and Winesale
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Yard Worker
Midway Timber
- Organization and keeping timber yard tidy.
- Greeting customers and attending to their needs.
- Building products and cutting timber to meet customers needs.
Driver
New World
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Electrician
Stones Electrical
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Electrician
Self Employed
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible for managing a company, working on a range of projects and attending call outs.
Electrician
Sustainability Trust
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Installation of air conditioning system's and electrical assignments throughout the Wellington region.
Electrician
Smart Electrical
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Completed my Electrical apprenticeship gaining a level 4 certificate in Electrical engineering.
- New residential and commercial installations from start to finish,big and small.
- Maintenance on a large range of residential and commercial jobs.
Education
Certificate Level 4 - Electrical Engineering
Wellington Institute of Technology
WellingtonSkills
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Work ethic and integrity
- Patience and empathy
- Time management skills
- Cash handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Team collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Money handling
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cash handling and management
- Customer relations
- Written and verbal communication
- Order taking
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Payment processing
- Product restocking
- Product knowledge
- Refunds and exchanges
- Issue resolution
- Complex Problem-solving
- Merchandise restocking
- Staff training
- Guest inquiries
- Sales expertise
Timeline
Driver
New World
06.2023 - 07.2025
Electrician
Stones Electrical
12.2020 - 11.2021
Electrician
Sustainability Trust
02.2019 - 07.2019
Electrician
Self Employed
01.2018 - 08.2019
Electrician
Smart Electrical
01.2012 - 11.2017
Cashier and Yard Worker
Mitre 10 MEGA Petone
Builder and Hammer Hand
Temp Agents
Painter
Temp Agents
Delivery Driver
Corporate Direct Wines and Winesale
Yard Worker
Midway Timber
Certificate Level 4 - Electrical Engineering
Wellington Institute of Technology
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