Lisa Upston
Broomfield Hornby ,New Zealand
Summary
I am a friendly, energetic and motivated woman. I have over ten years plus experience in Early Childhood Education. My previous employment has been working in the shearing shed industry. I have a passion for working and learning about the wool and have twenty years experience in this trade. In the near future i am looking into studding to become a wool classer to enrich my knowledge and skills in this trade. I am a organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. I am ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain part-time / full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I feel that I am a asset to have a working team as I have extensive knowledge of life skills and an excellent work ethic experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Little Oaks Preschool
Cheviot, CAN
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Key Teacher for 13 children aged: 2-5 years
Early Childhood Teacher
Little Oaks Preschool
Cheviot, CAN
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Head teacher for 9 children aged: 12 months -2 years
Early Childhood Teacher
Preschool Solutions Limited
Christchurch, CAN
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Reliever Teacher
Early Childhood Teacher
Best-Start Waltham Kindy
Christchurch, CAN
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Key Teacher for 15 children aged: 2-6 years
Early Childhood Teacher
Best-Start
Christchurch, CAN
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Reliever Teacher
Wool Technician
Morgan Shearing Ltd
Cheviot, CAN
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Enhanced wool quality by implementing effective sorting and grading techniques.
- Optimized production efficiency through regular maintenance of wool processing equipment.
- Reduced waste by properly storing and handling raw materials throughout the production process.
- Assisted in developing new wool products, contributing to increased revenue for the company.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve overall productivity.
Wool Technician
Barry Pullin
Rolleston, CAN
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Leading Head Wool Handler: Responsibility to lead a team wool handlers and in charge of the responsibilities of the end result of the wool clip.
- Enhanced wool quality by implementing effective sorting and grading techniques.
- Optimized production efficiency through regular maintenance of wool processing equipment.
- Reduced waste by properly storing and handling raw materials throughout the production process.
- Assisted in developing new wool products, contributing to increased revenue for the company.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve overall productivity
Education
SIT
Southern Institution Of Technology Child Space Conference -
Child Space
05.2017
PB4L Behaviour Management Programme -
Cheviot Area School
07.2016
Montessori training -
Aperfields
12.2013
Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Te Tari PunaAotearoa (New Zealand Childcare Association)
01.2012
Early Childhood Diploma -
Te Tari PunaAotearoa (New Zealand Childcare Association)
01.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Good time management
- Fast Learner
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Knowledge and understanding of Te reo Maori Language and Tikanga values
- Wool Scouring Techniques
- Continuous Learning Attitude
Personal Information
Title: Wool Technician
References
- Hemi Paniora, 027 283 8013 pullinshearing@extra.co.nz
- Nic Hiatt, 021354733, cheviot@littleoakspreschool.co.nz
- Melissa Upston, 0274271556, melzy_upston@msn.com
Timeline
Wool Technician
Barry Pullin
01.2020 - 10.2022
Wool Technician
Morgan Shearing Ltd
04.2019 - 01.2020
Early Childhood Teacher
Best-Start
01.2019 - 07.2019
Early Childhood Teacher
Best-Start Waltham Kindy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Early Childhood Teacher
Preschool Solutions Limited
07.2017 - 11.2017
Early Childhood Teacher
Little Oaks Preschool
01.2016 - 07.2017
Early Childhood Teacher
Little Oaks Preschool
01.2011 - 12.2015
SIT
Child Space Conference -
Child Space
PB4L Behaviour Management Programme -
Cheviot Area School
Montessori training -
Aperfields
Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Te Tari PunaAotearoa (New Zealand Childcare Association)
Early Childhood Diploma -
Te Tari PunaAotearoa (New Zealand Childcare Association)