Kurt Groenewald
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Aplus Out Of School Care
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and self-expression.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, and maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behaviour through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Production Line Worker
Dynamic Fabrication
11.2022 - Current
- Improved production line efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals, contributing to overall positive workplace morale.
- Enhanced product quality with thorough visual inspections and adherence to company standards.
- Achieved a high level of accuracy in assembling components, ensuring product consistency and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper assembly techniques and safety procedures, promoting a safe work environment for all employees.
- Optimized workflow by adapting quickly to changes in production schedules or job assignments as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to 5S principles for optimal efficiency and safety.
- Increased productivity through effective time management skills, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working various shifts, and overtime hours, as required to meet production demands.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that emphasized teamwork, communication, and mutual support among production line workers.
- Packaged and labeled products using automated equipment.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Followed instructions to make products in line with customer specifications.
- Communicated with supervisor regarding production line issues and needed repairs for fast resolution.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling parts for items.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and were of good quality.
Building Materials Sales Associate
Mitre 10 MEGA Manukau
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable guidance on building materials and their appropriate uses.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by offering personalized solutions for their construction projects.
- Increased product knowledge, attending industry workshops, and staying updated on the latest building materials trends.
- Secured repeat business by maintaining close contact with clients after successful project completion and ensuring ongoing satisfaction with products supplied.
- Provided expert advice on sustainable building practices, helping clients make environmentally responsible choices for their projects.
Sales Assistant
Mitre 10 MEGA Manukau
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
- Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.
- Executed visual merchandising strategies to attract customers and drive sales.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay updated on current products, promotions, and industry trends.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store systems for merchandise at other sites.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
Education
Bachelors of Architecture - Architecture
Unitec Institute of Technology
Mount Albert, NZ04.2024
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Punctual and Reliable
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Finishing Work
- Quality Grading
- Production Background
- Measurement Techniques
- Fabrication
- CAD Software
- Material Application Knowledge
- Freehand Sketching
- Site Analysis
- Revit
- Client relations
- Architectural visualization
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Aplus Out Of School Care
11.2023 - Current
Production Line Worker
Dynamic Fabrication
11.2022 - Current
Building Materials Sales Associate
Mitre 10 MEGA Manukau
07.2020 - 10.2020
Sales Assistant
Mitre 10 MEGA Manukau
10.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelors of Architecture - Architecture
Unitec Institute of Technology
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