Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
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Jai Fitzwalter

Jai Fitzwalter

Student

Summary

Motivated third-year physiology student at Auckland University, aspiring to contribute to healthcare through medical practice. Background in teamwork and leadership from sports and community involvement, I have developed strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping others. My goal is to utilize my strengths in communication, leadership, and teamwork in academic and extracurricular settings to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, ultimately pursuing a career in surgery.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Part-time Base Maker

Duck Island Factory Kitchen
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared ice cream bases for production in a fast-paced food environment.
  • Applied strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.

Full/Part-time Sales Assistant

Paper Plus
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • Handled customer service, sales, and NZ Post services, consistently maintaining high satisfaction levels.
  • Trained in lottery sales, stock management, and daily cash-up responsibilities.

Hockey Umpire & Coach

Waikato Hockey Association
01.2017 - Current
  • Volunteered as an umpire for school, national, and men's club hockey tournaments.
  • Coached young players, helping build skills and confidence in young aspiring athletes, as others did for me.

Community Outreach

St Paul’s Collegiate ‘Over the Fence’ Initiative
01.2018 - 11.2020
  • Volunteered weekly at local schools, engaging in community service, playing sports, and reading with children from lower-decile schools.
  • Demonstrated commitment to community well-being and cross-cultural communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiology

Auckland University
Auckland, AUK
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

Auckland University
Auckland, AUK
01.2021 - 01.2022

St Paul’s Collegiate School
Hamilton, WKO
01.2016 - 01.2020

Skills

Leadership & Teamwork

Accomplishments

Academic

  • 7.3 GPA in Physiology at Auckland University
  • St. Paul’s Collegiate School Academic Scholarship (2015-2020)

Sporting

  • Champion of Premier Men’s Intercity Hockey Championship (2022, 2024)
  • Champion of Premier Men’s Auckland Hockey Championship (2022, 2023)
  • St Paul’s Collegiate Coach’s Player of the Year (2019, 2020)
  • Wayne O’Brien Trophy for Service to Sport (2019, 2020)
  • Waikato Hockey Representative (2014-present)

Leadership

  • Full School Prefect – Head of Sports Portfolio (2020)
  • First XI Hockey Team Caption (2019, 2020)
  • Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award (2017)

Interests

Sports & Fitness: Passionate about hockey and recently exploring golf as a new individual challenge

Art & Creativity: Engage in painting and guitar playing to unwind, supporting my mental wellbeing

Community Involvement: Enjoy umpiring hockey to give back to the sport and inspire younger players

Timeline

Part-time Base Maker

Duck Island Factory Kitchen
11.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Physiology

Auckland University
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

Auckland University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Full/Part-time Sales Assistant

Paper Plus
11.2019 - 02.2022

Community Outreach

St Paul’s Collegiate ‘Over the Fence’ Initiative
01.2018 - 11.2020

Hockey Umpire & Coach

Waikato Hockey Association
01.2017 - Current

St Paul’s Collegiate School
01.2016 - 01.2020
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