Kate Evans-Galeski
Summary
Current Visa: Working Holiday Visa (23 month variant) from Canada
Expiry date: 7/10/26
Full unrestricted working rights across New Zealand from
Adaptable Esthetics and Spa Therapy graduate with strong customer service experience in the food industry. Passion for organic growing and outdoor activities enhances client relations and teamwork capabilities. Based in New Zealand, eager to apply skills in a role that fosters personal growth and meaningful connections.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Receptionist
Scenic Hotel Group (Heartland Hotel Haast)
South Westland
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Greeted and assisted guests with check-in and check-out procedures.
- Managed phone inquiries, directing calls to appropriate departments.
- Coordinated room bookings and reservations using hotel management software.
- Provided information about hotel services, local attractions, and amenities.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Maintained an uplifting and positive atmosphere during busy or stressful times.
- Managed many tasks at once holding a strong sense of awareness for team members while also keeping customers happy and their needs met.
- Simultaneously assisted in the bar as a server and bar back running food, and drinks to guests.
- Kept up with liquor licensing rules and regulations, always assuring guest safety and security.
Restaurant Server
The Mole and Chicken
Waikato
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed multiple tables, ensuring timely order delivery and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Cultivated relationships with regular guests to foster loyalty and repeat business.
- Trained new staff on menu items, service standards, and operational procedures.
- Built strong relationships with regular guests by providing personalized service and attention.
- Oversaw personal tasks while assisting team members to maintain a smooth and efficient work environment.
Kiwi Fruit Labourer
Oliver’s Horticulture
Bey of Plenty
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Thinned kiwi fruit in order for healthy and pollinated fruit to grow bigger
- Followed strict quality control standards while handling fruits during harvest.
- Maintained quality control standards during picking and packing processes.
- Sorted and graded harvested fruits by size, color, and external defects to minimize waste and improve overall harvest quality.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following safety protocols while using equipment, and moving throughout the orchard.
- Reported challenges to coworkers and management to address issues promptly.
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Stripped Wax Bar
North Vancouver
10.2016 - 10.2024
- Cultivated exceptional customer experiences through personalized service and attention.
- Guided clients in effective home-care regimens tailored to individual skincare needs.
- Educated clients on benefits of regular skincare maintenance for optimal skin health.
- Provided clients with treatment and procedure information.
- Ensured client safety and comfort at all times.
- Maintained a clean, sanitary, and organized treatment room in compliance with industry regulations.
Education
High School Diploma
Penticton Secondary
Penticton, BC, Penticton 06.2026 - 06.2026
Diploma - Esthetics
Blanche McDonald Institute of Cosmetology
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Team-oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic
- Food safety knowledge
Certification
First aid level one - July 2025
Hobbies and Interests
Movies, Books, Travel, Gardening, Frisbee golf, Music, Swimming, Cooking
Volunteer work
-Helped out on a Native plant nursery in Northland.
-Helped a woman repot and organize plants.
-Watered and propagated various plants
-Mowed lawns with ride on tractor
-Assisted with Painting and other maintenance jobs
-Helped with daily home tasks like laundry, cooking, and cleaning.
-Lots of Woofing experience on farms helping couples and elderly individuals tend to their livestock and gardens.
-Acted in place of a care home nurse, tending to injury’s and bandage changes
Timeline
High School Diploma
Penticton Secondary
06.2026 - 06.2026
Receptionist
Scenic Hotel Group (Heartland Hotel Haast)
10.2025 - 05.2026
Restaurant Server
The Mole and Chicken
05.2025 - 10.2025
Kiwi Fruit Labourer
Oliver’s Horticulture
01.2025 - 05.2025
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Stripped Wax Bar
10.2016 - 10.2024
Diploma - Esthetics
Blanche McDonald Institute of Cosmetology