Laylanii Simons

I work at Te Awhina Kohanga Reo with children as a Kohanga relief worker. In this position, I take care of young tamariki and teach them about Te Ao Māori.

• Provided support during daily classroom activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Encouraged positive behavior and social interaction among children through engaging activities.
• Assisted children with daily activities, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.

This started as a part-time job while I was studying at Motueka High School. In this position, I serve customers, handle cash, prepare food, and clean. I work well in this environment with my team.

• Adapted quickly to changing priorities during peak hours, while maintaining high service quality.
• Supported a teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
• Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, enhancing guest satisfaction and retention.

This was a part-time position. During the evening hours, the team and I restock shelves, date-check inventory, and ensure the store is ready for customers at opening.

• Re-stock the shelves.
• Handling customers.
• Conducted regular stock checks to maintain accurate inventory levels, and prevent discrepancies.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes, and improve productivity.
• Operated warehouse equipment to efficiently manage inventory and streamline order fulfillment.