Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Leah Hammond

Linwood,New Zealand

Summary

I am a focused and ambitious individual and committed to having a quality education and completion of a degree that would lay the foundation for my future career. I have qualities such as being friendly and positive; these traits helped me to create an encouraging and collaborative atmosphere around me. My reliability and strong leading capability have made me trustworthy to assume the responsibility and lead a team effectively. I am eager on applying my skills and experiences to meaningfully contribute to any organizations that I will be part of.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Shop Assistant

St Vincent De Paul
Richmond, Christchurch
04.2024 - 07.2025

This is a volunteer position I worked about 1 hour each week.

  • Sorting through clothes and merchandise

Youth Leader Volunteer

Te Mapua Youth Tr
Linwood, Christchurch
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Served as a leader at an after-school children's programme at a local church
  • Assisted with teaching children life skills relating to faith and morals
  • Running games, planning activities and assisting with preparation of food.

Head Librarian

Catholic Cathedral College
Central City, Christchurch
02.2024 - 10.2024

I was a Head Librarian at my school

  • Managing small teams (1 year of management experience).
  • Running and planning school events such as book week.
  • Organising and scheduling rosters
  • Mentor the student librarians in skills

Volunteer Barista

Revive Church
Aranui, Christchurch
07.2022 - 09.2024

I did the barista for my church community every second week

  • Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.

Volunteer Breakfast Server

Catholic Cathedral College
Central City, Christchurch
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Preparation of food
  • Served food and provided breakfast for students in the morning
  • Ensured that all tables were cleared, wiped, down and cleaned

Tour Guide for School Open Night

Catholic Cathedral College
Central City, Christchurch
05.2024 - 05.2024
  • Led guided tours for large groups to showcase the school's facilities
  • Maintained a positive attitude and enthusiasm when interacting with prospective families and students
  • Described tour points of interest to group members, responding to general inquiries and questions.

Peer Support Leader

Catholic Cathedral College
Central City, Christchurch
02.2024 - 02.2024

I was a Peer Support leader at my school, in assisting young year levels

  • Leading sessions
  • Running activities
  • Mentoring

Retail Shop Assistant

The Red Cross
Woolston, Christchurch
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Customer service and sorting merchandise
  • Performed daily opening duties such as counting money in cash drawers and preparing change orders for registers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Catholic Cathedral College
Christchurch
10-2024

Bachelor of Speech And Language Pathology With Honours - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ

Skills

  • Communication: I communicated strongly with my co-partner regarding librarian management, as we worked well together as a team and discussed effectively how we could improve the daily operations of the library
  • Management: During my time as Head Librarian, I supervised over 60 student librarians which demonstrated my management and organisational skills Including interviewing, hiring and training staff
  • Leadership: I consistently created a safe space for students, which highly demonstrated my leadership skills
  • Positive attitude: During my role as a shop volunteer at the Red Cross, I was very approachable and gave excellent customer service

Affiliations

  • Young Vinnies: A school volunteer group that helps the community in need
  • Badminton Club
  • Student Volunteer Army
  • UC Speech Society

Accomplishments

  • Bishop Lyons competition: a speaking competition (religious questions team: 3rd place overall)
  • Head Librarian
  • Barista Training certificate: completed at course Vision College, which enabled me to gain essential skills.
  • Senior girls Cross Country champion 2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tour Guide for School Open Night

Catholic Cathedral College
05.2024 - 05.2024

Volunteer Shop Assistant

St Vincent De Paul
04.2024 - 07.2025

Youth Leader Volunteer

Te Mapua Youth Tr
03.2024 - 02.2025

Head Librarian

Catholic Cathedral College
02.2024 - 10.2024

Volunteer Breakfast Server

Catholic Cathedral College
02.2024 - 07.2024

Peer Support Leader

Catholic Cathedral College
02.2024 - 02.2024

Retail Shop Assistant

The Red Cross
12.2022 - 10.2023

Volunteer Barista

Revive Church
07.2022 - 09.2024

High School Diploma -

Catholic Cathedral College

Bachelor of Speech And Language Pathology With Honours - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Canterbury
Leah Hammond