I am a highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges.
6+ Years in and around the shipping Industry.
Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Worked across a vast range of industries with many different cultures and individuals.
Works exceptionally well with others and is able to co-ordinate others effectively. Always on top of my work and can manage excessive work loads under pressure without cracking.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SURFBOARD RETAILER.
Backdoor
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
06.2024 - Current
Selling quality surfboard hardware.
Ensuring the customer has a satisfactory experience.
Ensuring backdoor receives praise.
Up selling multiple items in a package to mutually benefit the customer and Backdoor.
CRUISE SHIP AGENT
ISS-Mckay
Auckland
01.2024 - 04.2024
4 Month Fixed term contract.
Manage cruise vessel, crew operations while at port.
Coordinating large groups, 50-100 pax.
Accounting for expenses & purchasing on behalf of the vessel.
Maintain positive relationships & communication with vessels so their experience whilst in Auckland is easy and efficient.
Operate 24/7 to ensure no email goes unread or call missed.
BRAND AMBASSADOR
The In group
Wellington
06.2023 - 12.2023
Self managed stall at different locations around Wellington.
In store accounting and increasing retail presence of products in various stores.
Interacted with customers to gather feedback and promote brand awareness.
Top 3 sales persons for Lo-Bros Kombucha in NZ.
SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR
Victoria University
Wellington
06.2023 - 10.2023
Hosted and organized 200+ Attendee after party.
Kept the after party well below budget.
Gained key sponsors/partners for the event.
Ensured everyone was comfortable.
Coordinated ground staff.
Successfully executed event.
EVENT VOLUNTEER
Victoria University
Wellington
02.2023 - 09.2023
Speaker Liaison and assistant.
Networking.
Festival For the Future.
SME & E Festival.
STRATEGY INTERN AND HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR
Wallace Investments Ltd.
Auckland
11.2022 - 03.2023
Started a PPE Business joint venture for the company to help reduce PPE expenditure by over 50%.
Implemented procedures and practices for site employees to protect workers.
Established best practices in workplace safety and environmental quality programs with corrective action plans.
Investigated workplace accidents and injuries to determine root causes.
DECKHAND
Motor Vessel Latitude
Nadi
02.2020 - 10.2020
Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
Assisted with minor renovation or repair to keep boat in operable condition.
Performed minor cleaning to maintain deck, safety equipment and machinery.
Monitored deck areas to enforce security of boat, passengers and cargo.
Education
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT GRADUATE -
Victoria University of Wellington
07.2024
Skills
Initiative and Common sense
Reliable and Punctual
Open to feedback
Self-Motivated
Positive Attitude
Floor Management
Forklift operation
Contract Negotiations
Special Events Organization
Business Development
Certification
Victoria University of Wellington Event Management Certificate
First Aid basic training (CPR)
Diving PADI
Jet-ski Water safety & Rescue
Forklift license (F Class)
Sacred Heart College Auckland National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3
NCEA Level 1: Merit Endorsement
NCEA Level 2: Merit Endorsement
NCEA Level 3: Merit Endorsement
NCEA Level 3: Maori Excellence Endorsement
NCEA Level 3: Statistics & Math Merit Endorsement
References
References available upon request
Timeline
SURFBOARD RETAILER.
Backdoor
06.2024 - Current
CRUISE SHIP AGENT
ISS-Mckay
01.2024 - 04.2024
BRAND AMBASSADOR
The In group
06.2023 - 12.2023
SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR
Victoria University
06.2023 - 10.2023
EVENT VOLUNTEER
Victoria University
02.2023 - 09.2023
STRATEGY INTERN AND HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR
Wallace Investments Ltd.
11.2022 - 03.2023
DECKHAND
Motor Vessel Latitude
02.2020 - 10.2020
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT GRADUATE -
Victoria University of Wellington
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