I’m an active and social person who values a balanced, healthy lifestyle supported by a wide range of outdoor and fitness activities In winter, I ski regularly, and during summer, I volunteer as a surf lifeguard I also enjoy tramping, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and running throughout the year To combine physical wellbeing with social connection, I attend a variety of gym classes daily with friends
Lauren Parker
Summary
I’m a second-year Law and Economics student at the University of Otago, interested in the intersection of law and commercial operations. Legal shadowing at JW Legal exposed me to research, client work, and regulatory problem-solving. My customer-facing roles have strengthened my communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills. With a strong foundation in critical thinking and commercial awareness, I’m eager to learn from and contribute to the Foodstuffs legal team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
In Store Demonstrator
The Generalist Promo
03.2025 - Current
- Executed in-store product demonstration, engaging with 200+ customers per session, driving in-store sales in Pak'nSave, New World and Woolworths supermarkets across Dunedin.
- Used feedback and observations to improve engagement strategies, reflecting curiosity and a proactive approach to learning.
- Engaged with a wide range of customers to promote new products, requiring strong communication and the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
Barista
Wētā Coffee Roastery
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality service under pressure, consistently managing multiple tasks with speed and precision.
- Developed adaptability and attention to detail skills, transferable to collaborative, insight-driven project work in a commercial setting.
Waitress
Gerome Greek Restaurant
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed strong time management and organisational skills, attentively taking care of guests throughout their evening.
- Managed end-to-end function operations, coordinating staff, service timing, to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Collaborated effectively with a multicultural team, navigating language and cultural differences with empathy and communication, valuable in a diverse people-focused business such as Foodstuffs.
Education
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Otago
Dunedin11.2028
Skills
- Customer Engagement
- Critical thinking & analysis
- Collaboration
- Resilient & pro-active
- Time management
- Effective communication
Hobbies and Interests
I’m an active and social person who values a balanced, healthy lifestyle supported by a wide range of outdoor and fitness activities. In winter, I ski regularly, and during summer, I volunteer as a surf lifeguard. I also enjoy tramping, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and running throughout the year. To combine physical wellbeing with social connection, I attend a variety of gym classes daily with friends.
LEGAL SHADOWING EXPERIENCE
- Joshua Woo, JW Legal
- Observed day-to-day legal and commercial operations, including meetings, legal research, document drafting, and strategic case preparation.
- Gained valuable insight into how large-scale business and regulatory challenges are addressed both through structured frameworks and adaptability.
- Deepened my interest in commercial strategy and developed an appreciation for solution-oriented thinking in complex organisational contexts.
Interests
Timeline
In Store Demonstrator
The Generalist Promo
03.2025 - Current
Barista
Wētā Coffee Roastery
08.2023 - Current
Waitress
Gerome Greek Restaurant
03.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Otago
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