Kristina Hardisty
Taumarunui,Taumarunui
Summary
Well-organized and creative Merchandising professional successful at representing consumer tastes and needs in retail market. Accurately assess competition and pursues effective ways to boost sales and reinforce client brands.
Have obtained my food handling certificate.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Turaki School
Taumarunui, MWT
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas, supporting efficient operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Organized inventory supplies, reducing waste through effective stock management practices.
- Supported chefs in menu development by providing feedback on ingredient quality and availability.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure dish quality and consistency throughout service.
- Coordinated kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Assisted in menu planning and ingredient sourcing to enhance meal offerings and cost management.
- Assisted in maintaining required documentation such as temperature logs, allergen information sheets, and equipment maintenance records.
- Contributed to budget management efforts by monitoring food costs, labor expenses, and overhead costs regularly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and pricing structures for cost-effective purchasing decisions.
Merchandiser
Hessells Poultry, Nestle, Unilever,.
Taumarunui
02.2014 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Merchandised new stock to appeal to customers, grab attention and drive sales.
- Supplied daily support to buyer and assistant buyer.
- Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
- Rotated manufacturer products as needed.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
Bakery Assistant
New World Turangi
TURANGI
02.2008 - 02.2011
- Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.
- Followed production chart to keep hot, fresh products available all day.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed all baking duties.
- Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
- Approved products before sale to maintain highest level of quality control.
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
- Offered immediate assistance and menu advice to guests, documented orders and conveyed special requests to baker and assistants.
Professional Nanny
PORSE In-Home Childcare
Wellington
08.2003 - 02.2010
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
Education
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui 11.2005
Wellington Nanny College
Wellington 11.2007
Skills
- Sales & Administration
- Price tagging and shelf labeling
- Retail sales professional
- Vendor relations
- Overstock management
- Excellent at multitasking
- Time management
- Stocking and replenishing
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Turaki School
01.2022 - Current
Merchandiser
Hessells Poultry, Nestle, Unilever,.
02.2014 - Current
Bakery Assistant
New World Turangi
02.2008 - 02.2011
Professional Nanny
PORSE In-Home Childcare
08.2003 - 02.2010
Taumarunui High School
Wellington Nanny College