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JANA BENEKE

JANA BENEKE

Ilam

Summary

I am currently studying for a bachelors degree in accounting and planning on graduating July 2026. I am passionate about my field of study and am planning on working towards achieving my CA certificate after graduating. My main goal at this stage is to gain experience in a role similar to my future career. I currently work as a lifeguard and have done a variety of jobs from fitness instructing to working on a farm as a transplanter and I have always been passionate about giving my best at work.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard

Waimakiriri District Council
03.2023 - Current
  • Working as a lifeguard has taught me important skills like how to keep my mind focused while at work and staying aware of the small details
  • This job has also taught me patience and given me more confidence in my instructing and leadership skills.

Garden Center Sales Associate

Mitre 10 Mega
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Here I was mainly put in charge of the stock arriving at our store and making sure that all was in good order before being placed on the shelves ready for sale
  • Skills I picked up here was learning to work efficiently as I had many orders to go through in certain amounts of time
  • I also learned that I enjoy working with numbers and admin work overall more since I enjoy looking at the smaller details
  • This role encouraged me to start studying accounting.

Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Less Mills (Rangiora Flaxton Gym)
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • After taking a course with Less Mills to become a Less Mills bodycombat instructor, I usually instructed two evening classes per week
  • This job taught me how to be disciplined with my own time as I had a lot of choreography to learn
  • It also strengthened my leadership and encouragement skills.

Customer Service

Mitre 10 Mega
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Key skills I picked up while working here was communication with employees and customers
  • Working in a big company like this taught me that communication is extremely important
  • Every day was filled with greetings and helping many customers in store as well as taking phone calls from customers or contractors.

Transplanter

Oakley's Fresh Vegetables
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • I enjoyed this as it was outside and there was always a lot of work to be done, bringing a productive feel to the environment, which I really enjoyed
  • Skills I learned at this job include the experience of working long and busy days, multitasking and fitness.

Education

Bachelors (in progress) - Accounting -

Ara Institute of Canterbury
07.2026

Skills

  • First Aid
  • Typing (60 wpm)
  • Leadership
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Cash Handling
  • Self-Directed
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail

Hobbies and Interests

In my free time I enjoy a variety of different activities ranging from outdoor sports to stay active and indoor activities like painting and reading. I use to play golf as one of my main hobbies and competed in many competitions in New Zealand and South Africa. I stopped competing after I started working however I do still enjoy the odd casual game every now and then. My other hobbies include tennis, going to the gym and painting in my free time. I am passionate about art and enjoy painting a variety of subject matter.

Timeline

Lifeguard

Waimakiriri District Council
03.2023 - Current

Garden Center Sales Associate

Mitre 10 Mega
10.2022 - 02.2023

Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Less Mills (Rangiora Flaxton Gym)
05.2022 - 01.2023

Customer Service

Mitre 10 Mega
02.2022 - 09.2022

Transplanter

Oakley's Fresh Vegetables
01.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelors (in progress) - Accounting -

Ara Institute of Canterbury

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