Maisie Arnold-Barron
Wellington
Summary
Beginning and committed journalist with a passion for feature writing and hard news stories. Eager to travel and learn about different cultures and groups of people. Proficient in Tik Tok and instagram and experienced in conducting news stories for online platforms. Adept in receiving feedback and pitching ideas for digital storytelling and print. Successful at working in a team environment and works best under pressure with hard deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer
Massive Magazine
07.2024 - Current
- Writing hard news and feature articles weekly
- Research and background checks
- Pitching ideas to editor
- Adhering to strict deadlines
- Revising and editing stories
- Interviewing people and recording interviews
- Blogging and videoing stories for online platforms.
Ice Cream Server
Duck Island Ice Cream
08.2021 - Current
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by customising orders based on allergens and special dietary requirements
- Completed opening and closing checklists to create a welcoming store environment
- Prepared and packaged orders with precise presentation skills
- Offering exceptional customer service with strong product knowledge
- Demonstrated proper food handling and safety standards
- Collaborated and offered support with extra tasks to meet team goals
- Earned management trust by serving as key holder, performing daily opening and closing procedures.
Waitress
Cafe Medici
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock
- Created a friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Communications: Journalism -
Massey University
08.2024
NCEA Level 3 -
Solway College
Masterton, Wellington11.2020
Skills
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Working Under Pressure
- Working in a busy team
- Problem solving and initiative
- Strong feature and hard news writing skills
- Sticking to deadlines
- Interviewing and conducting conversations
- Pitching and researching story ideas
- Story Development
- Multimedia integration
- Investigative research
References
- Rebekah Bakker, Regional Wellington Duck Island Manager, wellington@duckislandicecream.co.nz, 027 251 9899
- Sammy Carter, Editor at Massive Magazine, editor@massivemagazine.org.nz, 021 258 8267
Timeline
Staff Writer
Massive Magazine
07.2024 - Current
Ice Cream Server
Duck Island Ice Cream
08.2021 - Current
Waitress
Cafe Medici
06.2016 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Communications: Journalism -
Massey University
NCEA Level 3 -
Solway College
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