Jayde Read
Christchurch
Summary
Motivated Sport and Recreation Management student with diverse experience in customer service, production, childcare, and administration. Committed to contributing to team success by leveraging strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrates resilience under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Controller and Coach (Contractor/Intern)
Canterbury Basketball Association
05.2025 - Current
- Managing game day operations, ensuring smooth scheduling, court setup and player safety.
- Planning and delivering Girl Got Game and Kiwi Hoops programmes, supporting skill development, teamwork and confidence in young players.
Checkout Operator (Part Time)
New World Halswell
07.2024 - Current
- Operated cash register, processed transactions efficiently to enhance customer experience.
- Trained and confident in self-scan assistance, resolving customer issues.
- Authorised alcohol and tobacco sales, ensuring compliance with age verification requirements.
- Lotto trained, handling ticket sales and payouts accurately.
- Assisted customers with loyalty programme sign-ups, maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
- Collected and organised shopping trolleys, maintaining a safe, tidy, and well-stocked store environment.
- Assisted Click & Collect customers by delivering grocery orders, verifying customer details, and ensuring a smooth, efficient collection experience.
Administrator (Casual)
Whitestone Contracting Ltd
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisting with the setup and data entry of employee profiles on RedSeed.
Unqualified Reliever and Van Support (Casual)
Oamaru Kindergarten Association
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Providing classroom support, including supervising and assisting children with meal times.
- Helping ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
Seasonal Production Assistant (Casual)
Rainbow Confectionary Ltd
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported production and packaging of confectionery products, contributing to timely delivery of quality items.
- Monitored production lines for quality control, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and maintaining product standards.
Education
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management -
Lincoln University
Christchurch, CAN06-2026
NCEA Level 3 with Merit -
St Margarets College
Christchurch11-2023
NCEA Level 2 with Merit -
St Margarets College
Christchurch11-2022
NCEA Level 1 with Excellence -
St Kevins College
Oamaru11-2021
Skills
- Event management
- Programme planning
- Risk Management
- Customer service
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Leadership
- Relationship-building
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Black Belt Taekwondo
- St John Grand Prior Award
- Clean Full drivers Licence
- Licensed Lotto Operator
Hobbies and interests
- Sport (Cricket, Basketball)
- Outdoor Recreation Activities (Hiking)
- Health, Fitness and Active lifestyles
- Travelling and Exploring new Cultures
References
Mikayla Meaclem (New World Halswell - People and Culture Manager)
Mikayla.Meaclem@newworld-si.co.nz
Additional References Provided on Request
Timeline
Floor Controller and Coach (Contractor/Intern)
Canterbury Basketball Association
05.2025 - Current
Administrator (Casual)
Whitestone Contracting Ltd
08.2024 - 02.2025
Checkout Operator (Part Time)
New World Halswell
07.2024 - Current
Unqualified Reliever and Van Support (Casual)
Oamaru Kindergarten Association
05.2023 - 10.2024
Seasonal Production Assistant (Casual)
Rainbow Confectionary Ltd
12.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management -
Lincoln University
NCEA Level 3 with Merit -
St Margarets College
NCEA Level 2 with Merit -
St Margarets College
NCEA Level 1 with Excellence -
St Kevins College