Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Interests
Horse Ridding ,cooking , reading weight lifting
Timeline

Jenny Johnston

Historic Preservation Coordinator / Various Job /Chef/ Owner Hydraulics Company
Nelson,NSN

Summary

Enthusiastic Learning any thing new, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of tasks that am given and enjoy new training challenges . Motivated to learn, i like to grow and learn in anything i do Interested in learning more about the wine industry, as its an important part and an icon industry about our beautiful region , i enjoy observing people , have worked in puds back home in scotland i can pour a pint . and i can handle myself in a tricky situations regarding the public , i get on with most of the locals have serviced community before .

My Background was mainly cultural history and arts {with heaps of knowledge in norse culture and viking settlements and celtic traditions culture and art.

Moved to Nz with my kiwi husband and had to evolve in my career path ,

we own a { hydraulic hose }company and i do the accounts and books or him .

Overview

11
11
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Administration of Family Company

Self-employeed
Nelson, New Zealand
07.2018 - Current
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Handled varies calls per over the day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • GST etc Invoices

Four Square Shop Assistant

Damon Mapua
Mapua, TAS
02.2019 - 11.2020
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Stock taking
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.

Front of House Team Member

Jesters House
Tasman , Tasman Nelson
03.2017 - 07.2018
  • Serviced bathroom regularly, including cleaning surfaces and replacing soap.
  • Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages and retrieving items for guests.
  • Helped guests at any table when in need of assistance.
  • Reset tables between guests by restocking any low items and wiping down all surfaces.
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
  • Kept hostess station neat and clean with well-stocked supplies.
  • Prepared alcoholic beverages ie wines
  • Cash handling
  • Stayed ready for quick turnovers by pre-bussing tables.

  • Disinfected frequently touched areas every customer rotation to minimize infection risks.
  • Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations.
  • Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously in high-season , while maintaining calm, professional demeanor.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.

Baker ,Barista

Adele Calteux
Mapua , TAS
05.2013 - 04.2018
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends.
  • Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
  • Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
  • Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Set heat and humidity temperatures for food standards records
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins. sandwiches ,scones etc
  • Complied with all health and safety codes.
  • Completed over successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of each shift.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Established and maintained positive vendor relationships.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Accurately took to-go and special orders via phone.

Historic Preservation Coordinator

Historic Scotland
Ayrshire And Arran , Ayrshire
02.2003 - 08.2012
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
  • Cash handling ,responsible of on site safe .
  • Archival or museum-quality exhibit Coordinator ,keeping temperatures extremely accurate , clean tidy and with correct training of care to artifacts
  • Organization of bus tours and school visits
  • Tours of heritage sites .answering tourist questions and school parties, working with the education department .

Education

No Degree - First High School

International School of Tanzania , Tanzania
05.1990 - 04.1992

High School Diploma -

Marr College Secondary School, Ayrshire Scotland
06.1992 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art And History

Glasgow School of Art , Glasgow
08.1996 - 09.2000

No Degree - Field Studies Or Norse Tribes And Celtic Studies

Histoic Scotland , Work Based Experience

Interests

Horses , history , Cultural,

Horse Ridding ,cooking , reading weight lifting

I am a keen Equestrian and own 6 horses and ponies , my daughters are members of the local riding pony club as well as mounted games teams in which i help run,i love cooking , i like a good book that teaches " something "am a huge history geek .

currently also training for a low level weight lifting completion with[ New Zealand ]weight lifting champion Celia macmillian and am loving it .

Timeline

Four Square Shop Assistant - Damon Mapua
02.2019 - 11.2020
Owner Administration of Family Company - Self-employeed
07.2018 - Current
Front of House Team Member - Jesters House
03.2017 - 07.2018
Baker ,Barista - Adele Calteux
05.2013 - 04.2018
Historic Preservation Coordinator - Historic Scotland
02.2003 - 08.2012
Glasgow School of Art - Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art And History
08.1996 - 09.2000
Marr College Secondary School - High School Diploma,
06.1992 - 06.1997
International School of Tanzania - No Degree, First High School
05.1990 - 04.1992
Histoic Scotland - No Degree, Field Studies Or Norse Tribes And Celtic Studies

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