Caroline Flood
Bishopdale,Christchurch
Summary
At my age, I've obviously been working for a long time but that has also given me the opportunity to try a lot of different jobs - and you simply can't beat experience, in years or life skills.
Regardless of what role I've been employed in, I've always given it a hundred percent - to my employer, to my colleagues, and to the job itself.
It's hard to say what my 'perfect' job might be, but what I do know is this... treat people with respect and hopefully you'll earn it in return; do an honest day's work and go home with your head held high - knowing you've made a customer happy, your boss proud, and that you've put your heart and soul into it.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Presser
Eastern Drycleaners
Waltham, Christchurch
10.2022 - Current
In addition to my primary role as a Presser, this job involves numerous other tasks and duties such as... the washing, drying, tagging and packing of garments; greeting and dealing with customers when I'm on the Front Desk; using one of the work vans to do pick-ups and deliveries to and from various locations around the city; cleaning all work areas, staff areas and machinery during quiet times; plus Opening and/or Closing the Waltham and Richmond branches when required (including cash handling and till balancing).
Supervisor
Ashburton Cleaning Services
Tinwald, Ashburton
04.2022 - 10.2022
During the daytime I cleaned private houses, then in the evenings I supervised a small team involved in the cleaning of commercial buildings.
Cleaner
Spotlight
, Timaru
05.2017 - 10.2017
Cleaned the Theatre Rooms, Pharmacy and Morgue at Timaru Hospital under contract through Spotlight and the South Canterbury DHB.
Kitchen Assistant
Strathallan Rest Home
, Timaru
04.2014 - 04.2017
Solely in charge of the Hospital Wing Kitchen and Apartments Kitchen, I assisted the Chef in the Main Kitchen prepare meals for over 1000 residents (three times per day, seven days a week).
Education
Wellington East Girls High
Wellington10-1983
Skills
- Technical & Specific Skills - gained from the wide variety of jobs I've had over the years, including four years working for Bascands in Christchurch, initially as a part-time cleaner before accepting a promotion to be the Supervisor of their Bindery Department during nighttime printing runs; four years of seasonal work at vineyards in and around Marlborough, where I learnt every aspect of grape cultivation and also took on a casual role at a winery at the same time; a Factory Worker at Talley's, where I became very proficient in knife handling; two years working in a bar; 18 months of a hairdressing apprenticeship, and even a stint at McDonald's in Blenheim
- Management Skills - gained from supervising a small team of cleaners, ensuring that all tasks were completed to the company's high standards at the same time as working to tight deadlines (multiple sites visited on the same evening)
Timeline
Presser
Eastern Drycleaners
10.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Ashburton Cleaning Services
04.2022 - 10.2022
Cleaner
Spotlight
05.2017 - 10.2017
Kitchen Assistant
Strathallan Rest Home
04.2014 - 04.2017
Wellington East Girls High
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