Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Awards
Recipent of the Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinders Scholarship Victoria University (50k), 2023
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Killarney Howsan

Stokes Valley

Summary

3rd year student studying a LLB and BA, Majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and English Literature at Victoria University of Wellington. Exploring a passion for legal studies, social justice and English literature.

In my free time I love being active or relaxing with a good book.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Consultant

Stewart Dawsons Jewellers
11.2023 - Current
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Conducted comprehensive product demonstrations for clients, resulting in increased understanding of features and benefits.
  • Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement.

Operations Assistant

Wishbone
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Staff coordination, occasionally going into stores to serve when needed.
  • Monitoring stock levels and preparation of fresh products to all cafes.
  • Coordinating deliveries for all cafes throughout New Zealand and Wholesales
  • Administrative Support, preparing performance reports and budgets for each store.


Barista/Store Assistant

Wishbone, Lower Hutt
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Customer service
  • Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Speed and accuracy
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.

Education

NCEA Level 3 - Math, English, Physical Education, History, Food and Nutrition

Taita College

NCEA Level 2 - Math, English, Physical Education, History, Food and Nutrition

Taita College
01.2021

NZQA University Entrance Numeracy and Literacy - undefined

Taita College
01.2021

NCEA Level 1 - Science, Math, English, Physical Education, History, Food and Nutrition

Taita College
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Psychology

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
10-2028

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
10-2028

Bachelor of Law - Law

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
10-2028

Skills

  • Ambitious
  • Cooperative
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Hardworking
  • Honest
  • Independent

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinders Scholarship Victoria University (50k), 2022
  • ARL Lawyers Scholarship, 2022
  • Proxime Accessit Award, 2022
  • Overall Excellence in English Cup, 2022

Timeline

Sales Consultant

Stewart Dawsons Jewellers
11.2023 - Current

Operations Assistant

Wishbone
10.2022 - 04.2023

Barista/Store Assistant

Wishbone, Lower Hutt
10.2020 - 10.2022

NCEA Level 2 - Math, English, Physical Education, History, Food and Nutrition

Taita College

NZQA University Entrance Numeracy and Literacy - undefined

Taita College

NCEA Level 1 - Science, Math, English, Physical Education, History, Food and Nutrition

Taita College

NCEA Level 3 - Math, English, Physical Education, History, Food and Nutrition

Taita College

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Psychology

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor of Law - Law

Victoria University of Wellington

Awards

2nd Level 2 Physical Education, 2021, 2nd Level 2 Food and Nutrition, 2021, 3rd Level 2 English, 2021, 3rd Level 1 Food and Nutrition, 2020, Nominated for Sportsperson of the Year, College Sport Wellington, 2019/2020 - Athletics

Recipent of the Nga Hoe a Kupe Pathfinders Scholarship Victoria University (50k), 2023

These scholarships were established in 2020 by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington aimed at growing the participation and success of Māori and Pasifika students, and those from refugee and low socio-economic backgrounds in Wellington. They are focused on supporting students who have shown resilience or determination in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Killarney Howsan