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Josiah Komene

Josiah Komene

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

I am a reliable and hardworking individual with a fast learning and energetic attitude. I can work in a team or individually if required. I am Respectful, Responsible and Resolute and complete tasks to the best of my ability. I have a willingness to learn and can adapt to any task given. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have experience in many different roles outlined in my job history. I am copetant in Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori creating the space for a cohesive bi-cultural journey in Aotearoa

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Cargo Handler

LPC
2023.03 - Current
  • Hold Class 2 license with Wheels Endorsment and Operate Straddle Carriers
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Kaitohutohu Maori

Not Another
2023.06 - Current
  • Developed and Presented a series of videos regarding Te Ao Māori and Tikanga for this business
  • Advise teams on cultural aspects and tikanga of our Māori people
  • Enhanced the Mana of Not Another within Te Ao Māori
  • Wrote and scripted show prior to air for approval by management.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
  • Participated in pre-production planning such as scheduling, location scouting and equipment rental.
  • Cultivated strong network of providers delivering necessary assistance to the Māori community.

Radio Announcer

Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu
2020.10 - Current
  • Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
  • Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
  • Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
  • Managed news announcements and scripted quick headlines for breaking news events.
  • Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
  • Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
  • Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
  • Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
  • Operated studio sound boards, desks and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.
  • Developed engaging content for listeners and guests, including competitions, interviews and phone-ins.
  • Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
  • Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.

Baker Line Leader

Goodman Fielder
2016.02 - 2021.08
  • Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
  • Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
  • Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
  • Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
  • Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
  • Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
  • Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.

Meat Process Worker

Silver Fern Farms
2013.11 - 2016.02
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.

Casting Coordinator

Whitebait Media
2021.11 - 2022.11
  • Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
  • Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email.
  • Worked closely with producers and directors to define casting needs and deliver casting options according to expectations through comprehensive talent binders.
  • Completed talent acquisition and management 600+ internal and external placements.
  • Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes to specific roles or to increase pool of available acting talent.
  • Orchestrated casting for productions by holding auditions and securing ideal talent.
  • Coordinated casting sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Multimedia Intern

Grace Vineyard Christian Fellowship
2021.01 - 2021.11


  • Managed and created content for company social media outlets.
  • Engaged in photography, graphic design and video content creation.
  • Translated video, graphics and audio animation into distributable formats through Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
  • Operated industry-standard cameras, lighting and photography equipment and various job-related computer software.
  • Exported final products onto DVD disks, Internet and other electronic media formats.
  • Performed post-production work, edited sound and sequences, and provided final product within time and budget constraints.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Middleton Grange School
Christchurch, CAN
11.2013

Skills

  • Content Development
  • Kaitohutohu Māori
  • Te Reo Maori competency
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Communication
  • Interview management
  • Media Production
  • Radio Host
  • Voiceover Production

Timeline

Kaitohutohu Maori

Not Another
2023.06 - Current

Cargo Handler

LPC
2023.03 - Current

Casting Coordinator

Whitebait Media
2021.11 - 2022.11

Multimedia Intern

Grace Vineyard Christian Fellowship
2021.01 - 2021.11

Radio Announcer

Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu
2020.10 - Current

Baker Line Leader

Goodman Fielder
2016.02 - 2021.08

Meat Process Worker

Silver Fern Farms
2013.11 - 2016.02

High School Diploma -

Middleton Grange School
Josiah Komene