James Bennett
Student
Rotorua,BOP
Summary
Ko Ngongotaha te Maunga
Ko Rotorua te Moana
Ko Utuhina te Awa
Ko Te Arawa te Waka
Ko Te Arawa te Iwi
Ko Ngāti Whakaue te Hapu
Ko Hemi Bennett raua ko Emily Rua oku Matua
Ko Jazmine toku Tuahine
Ko James toku Ingoa
I am a year 12 student at Rotorua Boys' High School looking to apply for a luge operator job at Skyline. An important skill I possess is that I am a good leader that works well with others, and I can help other people when they are needed to solve problems. Another valuable skill I have is that I can manage my time well which means I show up on time to school. This means that I can manage my time well at Skyline also. Overall, I want to be a luge operator to be able to gain work experience, knowledge and skills that I could use in the future.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ihu Manea Student Mentor
Rotorua Boys' High School
Rotorua, BOP
04.2022 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment, and taught valuable skills to students such as teamwork, commitment and communication skills.
Basketball Coach
Year 9 Junior RBHS Academy Team And RPS Coach
Rotorua, BOP
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Monitored athletes during games to quickly identify injuries and/or if they were physically and mentally prepared before a game.
- Provided good coaching tips to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Managed [Shooting, Dribbling and Passing] based drills to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
Bingo Worker
Kokohino Marae
Te Teko, BOP
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Responded to inquiries by addressing player questions about game operations and payouts.
- Cooked and served food for participants during the Bingo games.
- Continuously cleaned the facility during the Bingo games.
- Collected rubbish from the Bingo floor.
Paper Delivery Boy
The Beacon
Kawerau, BOP
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Stocked newspaper boxes at assigned locations.
- Loaded and unloaded newspaper bundles at distribution center.
- Assembled and bagged newspapers prior to delivery.
- Planned delivery routes and most efficient methods of distribution.
- Delivered papers to [Kawerau] townspeople on a [1 hour] basis.
- Picked up newspapers from main facility and loaded into vehicle in preparation for deliveries.
- Reviewed routes and expected delivery time frames to determine order of deliveries.
- Reviewed routes and expected delivery time to determine proper order of deliveries and anticipated potential delays.
- Monitored weather and traffic conditions to adjust and update routes for maximum efficiency.
- Delivered newspapers and flyers to about [28] homes daily.
- Distributed papers in various weather conditions during early morning, typically starting at [6:00am].
- Planned daily rounds and determined most efficient way to distribute newspapers.
Education
No Degree - Business
- Awarded [NCEA Level 1 Excellence Endorsement]
- Currently tracking towards [NCEA Level 2 Excellence Endorsement]
- Elected to [CEO] for [Beanie Bros] which is a Young Enterprise Scheme business in [2022]
- Member of [Show quest] in 2021
- Member of [Dance NZ Made] in 2022
- Awarded [3rd place Trio] in Dance NZ Made competition in 2022
- Member of [Te Aitanga a Tane Kapahaka Team] in 2021
- Member of [RBHS Development 2 basketball team] in 2022
- Member of [U17 A's Rotorua representative basketball Team] in 2022
- Member of [Ihu Manea student mentor program]
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Leadership
When I was at the Te Teko bingo competition I helped out the other workers in what they needed to do like the weed eating and setup the bingo boards This is an example that displays leadership This relates to my goal of becoming a luge operator because I will need to be able to use this skill and help lead the Skyline team to innovative ideas and overall success
- Fast learner
When I was doing the paper run for beacon I instantly knew how they specifically wanted to fold the newspapers, and put them into the mailbox This relates to my goal of becoming a luge operator because in the world of tourism for Skyline in particular I will need to pick up things like how to instruct people on how to ride the luge safely in order for people to luge safely - All rounder
For the Te Teko bingo competition I was able to do multiple jobs around the site like the weed eating, bingo setup, dishes and sweeping which all were huge contributions to the event This relates to my goal of becoming a luge operator because having multiple talents and skills will be very valuable in being able to adapt for any given situation
Accomplishments
- Member of Las Vegas tour in 2023 for U17 A's Rotorua representative basketball team.
- Awarded Rotorua Boys' High School scholars blazer in the celebrating success event.
- First in Dance NCEA Level 1, and only student in Rotorua Boys' High School history to achieve an excellence endorsement in Dance.
- Member of Rotorua Intermediate Kapa Haka Team that placed 6th in National secondary schools kapa haka competition.
Affiliations
Te Arawa, Tūwharetoa, Ngati Pikiao, Te Rarawa, Tūhoe, Ngati Porou
Hobbies
I love playing basketball in my spare time. My favorite basketball team is the Los Angela's Lakers. Basketball helps me to alleviate any stressful situations, focus on our team game plan, clear my mind, and feel a sense of presence within myself.
I also enjoy doing kapahaka. This is because it allows me to embrace my Māori culture, and let's me be who I am as a young Māori man. I also enjoy expressing my emotions through haka with my friends and family especially for something important such as losing a loved one.
Finally I also enjoy playing video games such as FIFA. This is because it allows me to relax and it allows me to have fun with my friends online during my free time.
Timeline
Basketball Coach - Year 9 Junior RBHS Academy Team And RPS Coach
07.2022 - 09.2022
Ihu Manea Student Mentor - Rotorua Boys' High School
04.2022 - Current
Bingo Worker - Kokohino Marae
12.2021 - 12.2021
Paper Delivery Boy - The Beacon
02.2015 - 04.2017
Rotorua Boys' High School - No Degree, Business