Lara Hoey
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
I am a second-year student studying a Batchelor of Psychology and Criminal Justice at Victoria University, Wellington, and am looking for part-time/ casual work to help fund my studies. My ideal job would be in hospitality or retail where I can work with people and animals – something I really enjoy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Worker
Sidekicker App
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2026 - Current
- Customer service at Hydrox Fitness Event
- Athlete support
Retails Sales Assistant
Hanesbrands Official - Bonds
Manawa Bay, New Zealand
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Provide excellent customer service
- Provide product knowledge and recommendations to customers
- Replenish stock and maintain attractive product displays
- Operate POS systems, process sales, refunds and exchanges accurately
- Multi tasks over extremely busy holiday period
- Meet sales targets
Food Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
Auckland
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Collecting food orders and delivering to customers
Casual Worker
Sidekicker App
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Customer service at Hydrox Fitness expo
- Erecting Xmas tree in Kingsland town center
Car Valet
Self Employed
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Full valet service for business vehicles
Customer Service
McDonald's
Grey Lynn
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Service customers over the counter and via the drive-through lanes
- Packed food orders
- Cleaning food areas up to a high company standard
- Handled customer payments for all food orders
Kitchen Hand /Food Prep
Ragtag Restaurant
Westmere
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Cleaning kitchen area
- Food preparation for chefs
- Dishes
Baby Sitting
Westmere
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Casual babysitting around the Westmere area
KP (Kitchen Porter)
Front Row Hospitality Group
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Making pizza, bar snacks and desserts
- Preparing food items for chefs
- Cleaning kitchen and food preparation areas
- Cleaning dishes
Customer Service
The Fish and Chip Shop
Westmere
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Took customer phone orders
- Handled front counter including customers paying for food
- Cleaned food surfaces to a high hygiene standard
Casual Catering
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Waitressing and assisting in preparing food at a private function for 60+ guests
- Cleaning food areas and function center at the completion of the function
Dog Sitting
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Caring for 2 dogs while the owners were away ensuring they were fed and exercised daily
Education
NZEA Level 3 - Math, Psychology, History, Health, Hard Technology
Western Springs College
Auckland12.2024
Level 2 NCEA - Math, English, Performing Arts Technology, Hard Technology, Philosophy, Food Technology
Western Springs College
Auckland12.2023
Level 1 NCEA - Math, Design Technology, Philosophy, History, Health
Western Springs College
Auckland12.2022
Batchelor of Psychology And Criminal Justice -
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZSkills
- Customer-facing skills
- Multi-tasking
- Time management skills
- Food preparation
- Food hygiene skills
- Clean driver's license
- Handling and care of animals
Hobbies and Interests
- Animals
- Skiing
- Baking
- Cheerleading
- Hair makeup and beauty
References
Hana Xhara Bates, +64 21 132 1997
Timeline
Casual Worker
Sidekicker App
01.2026 - Current
Retails Sales Assistant
Hanesbrands Official - Bonds
11.2025 - 01.2026
Food Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
12.2024 - 07.2025
Casual Worker
Sidekicker App
12.2024 - 01.2025
Car Valet
Self Employed
12.2024 - 01.2025
Customer Service
McDonald's
10.2023 - 11.2024
Kitchen Hand /Food Prep
Ragtag Restaurant
01.2023 - 01.2024
KP (Kitchen Porter)
Front Row Hospitality Group
05.2022 - 02.2023
Customer Service
The Fish and Chip Shop
12.2021 - 05.2022
Casual Catering
01.2021 - 01.2022
Dog Sitting
01.2021 - 01.2022
Baby Sitting
01.2020 - 01.2024
NZEA Level 3 - Math, Psychology, History, Health, Hard Technology
Western Springs College
Level 2 NCEA - Math, English, Performing Arts Technology, Hard Technology, Philosophy, Food Technology
Western Springs College
Level 1 NCEA - Math, Design Technology, Philosophy, History, Health
Western Springs College
Batchelor of Psychology And Criminal Justice -
Victoria University of Wellington