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Kayla Adams

Glengarry,Invercargill

Summary

I am am an honest, open minded, social work student, keen to learn new skills and knowledge to add to my kete. I offer excellent listening skills and good judgement. Organized and dependable ready to engage with and help our community wherever, however I can

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Service Coordinator

A Christmas Eve Shoebox
09.2020 - Current

I am the sole founder of a community initiative whose purpose is to gift Christmas presents to families in need.

Administrator

BDC Bricklaying Limited
01.2021 - 04.2024

Administration which included

  • Manage weekly payroll
  • Checking emails and forwarding receipts to Xero
  • Entered and maintained records in company database.
  • Utilitied social media platforms to further reach potential customers
  • Ensuring health and safety kept upto date

Volunteer

The Serve Trust
Hamilton, WKO
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Food preparation
  • Food service
  • Packing takeaway containers
  • Maintaining cleanliness throughout the service
  • Ensuring to keep communication open and friendly
  • Time management

Field Placement Student

The Salvation Army
Hamilton, WKO
07.2023 - 10.2023

Learning Advisor

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
Hamilton, WKO
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Working with students to develop personalised learning goals
  • Provided constructive feedback
  • Ensuring students had the opportunity to feel they could openly discuss what was on their minds by building strong relationships
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Empowered students through positive, uplifting words of encouragement

Receptionist

Tui Medical
Hamilton, WKO
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Maintained a well-organised reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors

Education

Bachelor Of Bicultural Social Work -

Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Hamilton

Level 4 Certificate - Health And Well-being

Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton
11.2019

Skills

  • Honest
  • Open minded
  • Active listener
  • Empathetic
  • Sense of humor
  • Independent
  • Great communication
  • Reliable

Interests

Entrepreneurship

Community involvement

Volunteering

Hikes

References

Rachel Pirere

Tui Medical

0220407974

Michelle Rattray

Salvation Army

Social Worker

021532839

Timeline

Volunteer

The Serve Trust
03.2024 - 05.2024

Field Placement Student

The Salvation Army
07.2023 - 10.2023

Learning Advisor

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
01.2022 - 10.2022

Administrator

BDC Bricklaying Limited
01.2021 - 04.2024

Community Service Coordinator

A Christmas Eve Shoebox
09.2020 - Current

Receptionist

Tui Medical
01.2020 - 12.2022

Bachelor Of Bicultural Social Work -

Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Level 4 Certificate - Health And Well-being

Waikato Institute of Technology
Kayla Adams