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Education
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Lynette Mottram

Auckland

Summary

Penultimate year Law and Arts student at the University of Auckland with experience in legal volunteering, leadership, and customer service. Proficient in communication, organisation, and legal research. Committed to supporting others and eager to gain valuable experience to advance my legal career.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Duty Manager

Woolworths Three Kings
02.2024 - Current
  • Lead a diverse team and manage daily store operations in a high-volume retail environment.
  • Coordinate shift breaks, resolve escalated customer issues, and ensure alcohol compliance.
  • Train new staff and handle administrative tasks, including incident reporting, maintenance, and cash reconciliation.

Bar & Event Staff – Part Time

Various Venues (Union Post, Function Staff)
08.2022 - 12.2024
  • Delivered high-quality customer service across major Auckland venues such as Spark Arena, Viaduct Events Centre, and Due Drop Events Centre.
  • Provided bartending, table service, and back-of-house coordination during large-scale events.
  • Maintained strict compliance with alcohol policies and managed customer relations in fast-paced settings.

Legal Volunteer

Community Law South Auckland – Ōtara
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Shadowed lawyers in court and client consultations.
  • Conducted legal research and legislative analysis to support casework.
  • Drafted legal documents and supported the team with research tasks.

Retail Sales Associate

Mobie – Sylvia Park
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted customers with mobile products and upselling techniques.
  • Supported with basic phone repairs and managed inventory and stocktake processes.

Education

Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts (Conjoint) - Criminology, Pacific Studies

University of Auckland
01-2026

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

St Cuthbert's College
01-2020

Skills

  • Legal research and writing
  • Customer service
  • Administrative support
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Multitasking and prioritisation
  • Microsoft Office

Awards

  • Brookfield's Lawyers First in Family Scholarship, University of Auckland
  • Aspire Scholarship, New Zealand Government
  • IB Diploma & NCEA Level 1 Excellence Endorsement, St Cuthbert's College

Affiliations

  • Class Representative – University of Auckland | Semester 1, 2024
  • The Malosi Project, University of Auckland | 2023 – Present
  • Pacific Island Law Students Association (PILSA), University of Auckland | 2021 – Present
  • Samoan Group Leader, St Cuthbert’s College | 2017–2020
  • Youth Leader – Ōtāhuhu Church | 2017–2019

Volunteer Work

  • Daffodil Day Fundraiser, University of Auckland (2022, 2023)
  • Rarotonga Hospital Volunteer, St Cuthbert’s (2019)
  • UN Youth Declaration Delegate (2017–2019)
  • Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust Fundraiser (2017–2018)

Interests

  • Train in Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and Calisthenics
  • Solo traveller


References available upon request

Timeline

Duty Manager

Woolworths Three Kings
02.2024 - Current

Legal Volunteer

Community Law South Auckland – Ōtara
06.2023 - 10.2023

Bar & Event Staff – Part Time

Various Venues (Union Post, Function Staff)
08.2022 - 12.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Mobie – Sylvia Park
11.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts (Conjoint) - Criminology, Pacific Studies

University of Auckland

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

St Cuthbert's College
Lynette Mottram