Kimete Stevens
Hastings,HKB
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Downer, excelling in traffic management and team collaboration. Skilled in problem-solving and safety compliance, I effectively trained junior staff and developed impactful communication plans. Known for reliability and adaptability, I consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure while fostering strong relationships within diverse teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
STMS
Downer
Hastings , HBK
06.2023 - 04.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Trained junior staff on traffic management protocols and safety regulations.
- Developed communication plans for public awareness during major road events.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to design and develop traffic control systems.
- Managed setup and removal of temporary traffic control equipment and signs.
- Assembled traffic cones and pathways for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
- Set messages on digital traffic signs to warn oncoming traffic of delays.
- Monitored and coordinated traffic during power outages and emergencies.
- Compiled traffic data into informational diagrams and written reports for uses.
Forklift Shift Labourer
Rockit Global Limited
Hastings
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked on conveyor line packing fruit into boxes and moving them to the pallets for transport.
- Packed fruit into boxes and prepared boxed fruit neatly for the manager to run a final quality check before transport.
- Operated forklift in packhouse loading products into trucks for delivery to local markets and exports.
- Operated forklift safely and effectively to minimise the risk of injury, property damage or loss.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets and bins from trucks.
Supervisor
Johnny Appleseed Holdings Limited
Napier
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed a small team of staff on shift.
- Supervised team ensuring all their tasks were completed on time and provided assistance when required to keep workload running smoothly.
- Completed quality control checks throughout my shift.
- Operated forklift to load and unload trucks.
- Operated Sprayer machinery and perform mechanical checks on equipment before operation.
- Performed maintenance tasks when required and informed the manager of any repairs.
- Monitored the team’s compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.
- Gathered guests’ feedback.
Education
STMS - Traffic Management
Downer
03.2025 - 04.2026
OSH Forklift Operation Certificate -
Site Safe
WhakatuCertificate in Horticulture (Level 2) -
Flaxmere College
HastingsNational Certificate in Educational Achievement (Level 3) -
Flaxmere College
HastingsSkills
- Organised
- Skilful
- Genuine
- Loyal
- Teamwork
- Autonomous
- Works well under pressure
- Health and safety conscience
- Identifying hazards
- Problem-solving
- Self-motivated
- Adaptability
- Friendly
- Approachable
- Building relationships
- Reliable
- Responsible
- Time management
- Planning
- Delivering high-quality work
- Hands-on learner
- Quick adaptation to new techniques
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Hobbies: Spending quality time with family., Barbering and Hairstyling., Socialising with friends., Going to the gym to maintain well-being.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
STMS - Traffic Management
Downer
03.2025 - 04.2026
STMS
Downer
06.2023 - 04.2026
Forklift Shift Labourer
Rockit Global Limited
01.2021 - 01.2023
Supervisor
Johnny Appleseed Holdings Limited
01.2018 - 01.2021
OSH Forklift Operation Certificate -
Site Safe
Certificate in Horticulture (Level 2) -
Flaxmere College
National Certificate in Educational Achievement (Level 3) -
Flaxmere College