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Community And Volunteer Experience
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Latifa Shekoh

Auckland

Summary

I am a hardworking, reliable, kind and honest person. I am respectful, helpful, a fast and willing learner and always ready to help with what is needing to be done. I enjoy helping people who are in need and I really enjoy meeting new people and doing something new. An employer will find me enthusiastic and committed to completing set tasks. I can work effectively in a team environment or independently.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Wait Staff Member

Cordis Hotel
11.2022 - Current

Responsibilities

• Delivered high-quality service at banquets, private functions, and fine dining settings.

• Supervised and trained junior staff to maintain five-star service standards.

• Assisted as a barista, preparing and serving a variety of specialty coffees and beverages.

• Coordinated with kitchen and event teams to ensure smooth, timely service.

• Maintained professionalism and efficiency during large-scale events and peak service hours.

Achievements

• Recognized by management for consistently providing outstanding service at VIP and corporate events.

• Built strong guest relationships, earning repeated positive feedback for professionalism and attention to detail.

• Trusted to lead service during high-profile events, ensuring seamless coordination and guest satisfaction.

• Praised for adaptability in taking on multiple roles (senior waitress, banquet staff, and barista) as required.

Retail Assistant

AfghanAv Turk Shopping Centre
08.2020 - 09.2021

Responsibilities

-Assisted customers with product selection, providing friendly and helpful service.

-Handled cash, EFTPOS, and balance till at the end of shifts.

-Restocked shelves, organized displays, and ensured the store remained tidy and welcoming.

-Monitored stock levels and communicated with the team about product needs.

-Supported team members during busy periods to maintain smooth store operations.

Achievements

- Built positive relationships with regular customers, leading to repeat visits and strong customer satisfaction.

- Recognised by management for reliability and ability to handle busy shifts efficiently.

- Learned to adapt quickly to different tasks, from sales to inventory management.

- Developed strong teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Community Health Volunteer

Ministry of Public Health
05.2021 - 06.2021

Responsibilities

  • Visited households across local communities to deliver oral polio vaccines to children under 15.
  • Recorded accurate vaccination data and maintained detailed paperwork for each household.
  • Assisted the vaccination team in organizing daily outreach schedules.
  • Provided families with information about polio prevention and the importance of immunization.
  • Reported progress and challenges to supervisors to support smooth campaign delivery.


Achievements

  • Contributed to the successful vaccination of hundreds of children in rural areas of Bamyan.
  • Recognized for accuracy and reliability in record-keeping during high-volume campaigns.
  • Built strong communication skills through direct engagement with diverse families.
  • Gained hands-on experience in public health outreach and teamwork under challenging field conditions.

Wait Staff Member and Cashier

Bukhara Restaurant
02.2020 - 07.2020

- Delivered professional customer service by taking orders,serving meals and assisting guest.

- Handed cash and card payments accurately.

- Maintained cleanliness for dining areas and followed health and safety standard.

- Helped kitchen during busy hours to keep service running smoothly.

- Received many positive feedback for friendly and efficient service.

Education

Tertiary Foundation Certificate (TFC) -

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
12-2025

NCEA - Science

Lynfield College
Auckland, NZ
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Bamyan High School
Bamyan , New Zealand
03-2021

Business Starter Course -

Edvance Workplace Education
Auckland, NZ
12-2023

TOEFL IBT - Academic English

Star English Centre
Kabul, Afghanistan
06-2021

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Great customer service
  • Great sense of helping others
  • Great at time management
  • Great at organising

Accomplishments

  • Coming to New Zealand
  • Passing TOEFL test
  • Finishing school successfully till grade twelfth
  • Getting Full Driver Licence

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual
Pashto
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Wait Staff Member

Cordis Hotel
11.2022 - Current

Community Health Volunteer

Ministry of Public Health
05.2021 - 06.2021

Retail Assistant

AfghanAv Turk Shopping Centre
08.2020 - 09.2021

Wait Staff Member and Cashier

Bukhara Restaurant
02.2020 - 07.2020

Tertiary Foundation Certificate (TFC) -

University of Auckland

NCEA - Science

Lynfield College

High School Diploma -

Bamyan High School

Business Starter Course -

Edvance Workplace Education

TOEFL IBT - Academic English

Star English Centre

Community And Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer, Polio Vaccination Service
  • Team Leader, Library at School, Afghanistan

Personal Information

Driving License: Full Driver Licence

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading Novel books
  • Cooking
  • Makeup and Designing
  • Being in nature
  • Playing guitar
  • Hiking
Latifa Shekoh