Lelei Vakauku
Manurewa,AUK
Summary
Reliable team member providing friendly, individualized service in store-front parlors and shops. Coordinated front desk manager with excellent multitasking and customer service skills. Flexible team member with experience preparing personal food orders, restocking inventory and operating cash registers. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Yellow Bites
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced food presentation by skillfully arranging dishes and garnishing plates.
- Maintained clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal work conditions.
- Assisted chefs in preparing high-quality meals, contributing to excellent customer satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete complex recipes, ensuring timely service to guests.
- Prepared ingredients according to precise specifications, resulting in consistent meal quality across all menu items.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, keeping kitchen tools in optimal working condition.
- Followed recipe guidelines meticulously, ensuring the consistent flavour profile for signature dishes.
- Multitasked effectively during high-volume periods by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
Warehouse Stocker
Amazon
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing an new inventory management system.
- Reduced product damage by implementing proper storage techniques and handling procedures.
- Increased overall warehouse performance by providing ongoing coaching and feedback to team members.
- Managed inbound shipments effectively, verifying product quantities, quality, and documentation upon arrival.
- Organized products efficiently within assigned storage locations, allowing for easy access during picking processes.
- Prepared accurate shipping documentation, minimizing delays due to missing or incorrect information.
- Supported positive work environment by fostering strong teamwork among staff members and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training new employees to ensure consistent staffing levels within warehouse operation.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
- Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Analyzed data to prepare reports and identify process improvements.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Completed over 200 customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
- Boosted productivity with effective communication between team members and proper delegation of tasks.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring timely reordering of products to avoid stock outs.
- Reduced product damage by implementing proper storage techniques and handling procedures.
- Ensured on-time delivery of shipments by coordinating with transportation providers and tracking orders closely.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
Retail Assistant/ Christmas Casual
City Beach
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Served as retail associate at Chermside mall.
- Collaborated with team members to accomplish sales goals and improve overall store performance.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining positive brand image.
- Processed transactions accurately, balancing cash registers at end of each shift.
- Maintained organized backroom for easy access to stock when replenishing shelves.
- Participated in seasonal sales events and promotions, maximizing their impact on revenue generation.
- Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations.
- Assisted management with loss prevention initiatives, lowering instances of theft within store premises.
- Provided exceptional support during peak hours by managing long queues and multitasking effectively under pressure.
- Contributed to welcoming atmosphere through courteous interactions with both customers and fellow staff members.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, adhering to company policies while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Data entry clerk
Long Panel
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Liaising with managers.
- Expedited data entry tasks through use of keyboard shortcuts and customized software tools.
- Performed regular audits on database content to identify outdated or inaccurate records requiring updates or removals.
- Maintained high level of accuracy and speed through continuous self-assessment, surpassing company standards consistently.
- Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and correcting errors in spreadsheets and databases
Education
High School Diploma -
Craigslea State High School
Brisbane Queensland 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Marcellin College
Auckland New Zealand 02.2017
Skills
- Advanced with Computer systems and technology
- Handling conflicts
- Communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Inventive
- Punctual, reliable, responsible, motivated
- Committed
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Approachable
- Easy and calm to approach if needed help with any inquiries
- Organized and good with time management
- Good listener
- Adapts fast to learning new things in any working environment
- Quality Control
- Safe Food Handling
- Product Merchandising
- Team Contribution
Accomplishments
- Endorsement, 2018, Was awarded Merit Endorsement for level one in school.
- Social Studies, 2017, Was awarded personal Excellence in this subject.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Seth Godin
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Yellow Bites
11.2023 - 12.2023
Warehouse Stocker
Amazon
09.2021 - 10.2023
Retail Assistant/ Christmas Casual
City Beach
11.2020 - 08.2021
Data entry clerk
Long Panel
05.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Craigslea State High School
High School Diploma -
Marcellin College
Job Descriptions
- Data entry clerk, Long panel. Entering data accurately into excel spreadsheets. Emailing clients regarding work hours. Liaising with managers.
- Christmas Casual, Retail associate, Served as retail associate at Chermside mall. Assisted in retail duties.
- Warehouse stocker/ Learning Ambassador, Amazon. Trained new employees with high experience through the work place.
- Food preparation, Yellow Bites. Assisted in preparing ingredients for orders.
References
Referees available on request.
Job Descriptions
- Data entry clerk, Long panel. Entering data accurately into excel spreadsheets. Emailing clients regarding work hours. Liaising with managers.
- Christmas Casual, Retail associate, Served as retail associate at Chermside mall. Assisted in retail duties.
- Warehouse stocker/ Learning Ambassador, Amazon. Trained new employees with high experience through the work place.
- Food preparation, Yellow Bites. Assisted in preparing ingredients for orders.
References
Referees available on request.
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