- I participate in various sports activities such as rowing and netball for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Enjoy participating in high-intensity interval training, swimming and running for overall physical and mental well-being
- I enjoy participating in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
Jessie Brown
Christchurch,Ilam
Summary
I am a motivated individual who can work independently or within a team, and I am respectful of all ages and abilities. I enjoy new challenges and am a quick and competent learner. I take pride in my work and approach all I undertake with a positive outlook. I am seeking casual or part-time work while studying towards a Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Canterbury University.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
Starfish Swim School
09.2024 - Current
- Teaching swim instruction and water saftey to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Provided a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Ensured swimmers safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
Front of House Employee
McCashins Taproom
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining service standards during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, preparing food, and plating meals
Fieldworker
Waimea Nurseries
11.2022 - 12.2022
- This was Monday to Friday on a casual contract working from 7 am to 3 pm
- Learned a variety of horticulture skills quickly to ensure the meeting of deadlines
- Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to help apply trees growth.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness required for demanding fieldwork activities.
Fresh Foods Assistant in Deli
Countdown Trafalgar Nelson
02.2019 - 03.2022
- This role was after college 3 afternoons a week and during school holidays
- Demonstrated versatility by willingly taking on additional responsibilities during busy periods or staff shortages within the Fresh Foods department and beyond. Including training new staff and performing stock takes.
- Rotated stock and promptly removing expired or damaged products from shelves to ensure food standards.
- Helped elsewhere in the store by cross-training in other departments to provide additional support when needed.
- Maintain hygiene standards
Casual cleaner
Mainstream Engineering
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Casual cleaning of a small office fortnightly during 2020
Support Staff
Wensley House Retirement Village
12.2020 - 08.2019
- My role included serving breakfast to 40+ residents, breakfast, morning tea, and lunch
- I cleaned up after their meals, did dishes, and tidied the kitchen
- I work independently in this role
- Other duties included vacuuming rooms and changing linen throughout the village
- During the covid lockdown, I worked under the required health and safety conditions as required by staff
- This role has taught me to manage my time well and empathize with others
Education
Bachelor of Criminal Justice -
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ11-2025
Year 12 -
Nelson College For Girls
12.2021
Year 11 -
Nelson College For Girls
12.2020
Year 10 -
Nelson College For Girls
12.2019
Year 9 -
Waimea College
12.2019
Skills
- Trustworthy
- Friendly
- Patient and empathetic
- Hard-working
- Planning Skills
- Respectful
Accomplishments
Completing a 21-day Outward Bound course in 2021, which was awarded through a school scholarship, built up my resilience to adversity. I feel very connected to people, myself, and the natural environment. The course was challenging and rewarding, both physically and mentally.
Communityroles
- Mentoring the novice rowers at Nelson Rowing Club by helping them assemble gear and supporting them while away at regattas.
- Community Volunteer for Nelson Netball - Umpiring on Saturday after my games and helping with netball Tournaments and netball events at the schools I have attended.
Sportinginterest
- Rowing for Nelson Rowing Club, Nelson College for Girls, and Waimea College at club and National events, including Maadi Cup.
- Winter Netball - Nelson College for Girls Senior B 2022, 2021
- Waimea College - Waimea Senior Development Team 2020
- Waimea Swimming 2019-2015
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/08/04
Educationexperience
- Nelson College For Girls, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, 2022, Level 3 with Merit, Economics, Legal Studies, Physical Education, English, Psychology, NCG Sports Committee, 2021, Level 2 - Endorsed with Merit, Selected for NCG Scholarship for Outward Bound on the 21-day Leaders Program
- Waimea College, 01/01/19, 12/31/20, 2019, Graduated with Distinction, 2020, Endorsed with Merit, 2021, Graduated with Distinction
Interests
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Starfish Swim School
09.2024 - Current
Front of House Employee
McCashins Taproom
03.2023 - Current
Fieldworker
Waimea Nurseries
11.2022 - 12.2022
Support Staff
Wensley House Retirement Village
12.2020 - 08.2019
Casual cleaner
Mainstream Engineering
01.2020 - 12.2020
Fresh Foods Assistant in Deli
Countdown Trafalgar Nelson
02.2019 - 03.2022
Year 12 -
Nelson College For Girls
Year 11 -
Nelson College For Girls
Year 10 -
Nelson College For Girls
Year 9 -
Waimea College
Bachelor of Criminal Justice -
University of Canterbury
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