Mark Mcleish
Auckland,Milldale
Summary
Experienced Martial arts instructor with 10+ years experience in teaching Karate. Passionate, patient and effective teacher of subject/sport knowledgeable of. Can manage both large and small sized groups through experience of GKR Karate and in Tandem Ministries. Can manage to study necessary modules to assist work alongside leading small groups weekly, and larger events at a monthly frequency. Ability to plan, produce and run larger conferences and sports camps for high numbers of students and athletes. Has shown time-management skills, multitasking and attention to cleanliness while working in a kitchen. Interpersonal relationship builder with 5 years experience through tandem Ministries.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Christian Worker
Tandem Ministries
11.2019 - 10.2024
- Produced and delivered talks and seminars to give at events, such as conferences for 150-200 people and sports camps.
- Directing annual 7-day sports camps for 20-30 people. This included liaising with venues, delegating talks and jobs, running 24-hour sports tournament, creating vulnerability/discussion groups among other jobs.
- Led weekly bible study groups for different levels of students and athletes at University of Auckland, AUT and Massey University Albany campus.
- Studied ongoing practical training modules alongside work with the opportunity to apply each lesson learned. These included Public speaker training, managing large projects, relating to other cultures, and leadership training.
- Part of teams at each university campus which focus on building a community of Christian athletes at each university.
- Available to personally offer pastoral, mental, social, emotional and confidential help to athletes and students when needed.
- To foster and exciting and trustworthy environment for students and athletes to grow in the bible, in community and in their understanding of the Christian faith.
Karate Instructor
GKR Karate
06.2014 - Current
- Promoted the importance of self-discipline, perseverance, and respect through weekly practices and discussions with students.
- Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size, and age.
- Planned, practiced and ran 1-2 hour classes of Karate weekly for classes ranging from 10-15 people to 35-40 people.
- Handling of purchases and payments by students/parents. Stock would be shipped from Australia after payments were made, recently changed to online shop.
- Held own standard for learning to ensure that teaching would still be accurate and safe.
- Accredited official at tournaments, can referee and run divisions to efficiently run tournaments.
Grill Chef
Wendys
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Trained new team members on grill station procedures, ensuring consistency in dish preparation and presentation.
- Followed instruction of head chef to ensure efficient production of food in a timely manner.
- Balanced cleaning of cooking equipment between demand of production of food.
- Planned ahead of time to meet demand of food before stock had run out.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography And Earth Science
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ11.2019
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Patience and understanding
- Ability to coach sport
- Public speaking confidence
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Driven and humble to learn
- Can manage classrooms and teams
- Engaging and motivational to others
- Effective planner
- Highly Disciplined
Accomplishments
Won Gold medal at the 2023, 2017 and 2015 NZ National Championships.
Won Gold medal at the 2017 GKR Karate World Cup.
Liston College Sportsman of the year 2015.
Timeline
Christian Worker
Tandem Ministries
11.2019 - 10.2024
Grill Chef
Wendys
05.2017 - 11.2017
Karate Instructor
GKR Karate
06.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geography And Earth Science
University of Auckland
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