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Max Abbott

Dunedin,OTA

Summary

Kia ora, I'm Max and currently work as a health, safety, and wellbeing coordinator at the Institute of Environmental Science & Research. At the beginning of July I will be moving from Wellington, New Zealand, to London

I am a highly motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. I consider myself to be conscientious, hardworking, and someone who excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Coordinator

Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR)
, Wellington
02.2024 - Current
  • Supporting the management of hazardous substances & new organisms (HSNO).
  • Supporting the delivery of an enterprise-wide critical risk programme.
  • Development of monthly HSW dashboards (reporting, assurance, & analytics).
  • Growth of organisation's psychosocial capability.

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Intern

Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR)
, Wellington
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • After completion of my Bachelors Degree, I was placed with ESR - having been selected for the Government Health & Safety Lead internship programme.
  • Upon completion of my three-month internship, ESR offered me the full-time position of Health, Safety, & Wellbeing Coordinator.

Customer Service Assistant

Victoria University Of Wellington
Wellington Central
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Whilst studying full-time, I worked for University Recreation - the gym and recreation centre at Victoria University of Wellington.
  • This job strengthened my administrative capabilities and problem solving skills - to meet various requirements.

Front of House Server

Poppies Martinborough
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • This was my summer job for three months between 2021/22.

Data Administrator

Transpower New Zealand
Wellington Central
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • During 2019 I worked casually at Transpower, where I conducted data cleansing and other ad-hoc administrative tasks.
  • I collected, validated, and distributed information to staff - using of online programmes such as Excel.

Front of House Server

Sweet Vanilla Cafe
Lower Hutt, WGN
04.2019 - 12.2021
  • For two and a half years I worked at Sweet Vanilla Cafe during my final years of school.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Science Communication

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
10.2023

Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt, NZ
12.2020

NZ Speech Board
Wellington

Skills

  • Planning & Organisation
  • Written & Oral Communication
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Translating Technical Information into User Friendly Resources

References

Sharon Butt || ESR

sharon.butt@esr.cri.nz | +64 4 8874958

Emma Smith || Victoria University of Wellington - University Recreation 

emma.smith@vuw.ac.nz | +64 21 189 5092

Timeline

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Coordinator

Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR)
02.2024 - Current

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Intern

Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR)
11.2023 - 02.2024

Customer Service Assistant

Victoria University Of Wellington
01.2022 - 12.2023

Front of House Server

Poppies Martinborough
11.2021 - 02.2022

Front of House Server

Sweet Vanilla Cafe
04.2019 - 12.2021

Data Administrator

Transpower New Zealand
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Science Communication

Victoria University of Wellington

Hutt Valley High School

NZ Speech Board
Max Abbott