Maya Palmer-Cannell
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
Highly-motivated employee and graduate with a degree in Aquaculture and Environmental Science, with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Through various work experiences, I have developed a diverse skill set that complements my academic training, making me a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Prestige home groomers
, Bay of Plenty
11.2023 - Current
- I currently work as a cleaner primarily for new build houses, renovations, and move out cleans
- The job can be physically demanding as this role sometimes has me working independently or part of a small team where we travel and work across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato region
- My supervisor role includes driving the company car, overseeing the other staff members, sending daily reports to project managers, cleaning the whole interior/exteriors of the house while ensuring the company's health & safety protocols
- I have to adapt onsite when coordinating with other industry trades to access different parts of the property to clean and keep within the time allowed for the job
Hospitality worker
The Mount Ocean Sports Club
Mount Maunganui
07.2022 - 10.2023
- During my studies I worked as a hospitality worker where I could earn money outside of my university hours, during the nights, weekends and holidays
- I had two roles working behind the bar and front of house
- My responsibilities included serving food and beverages, stocking the chiller, keeping the bar area clean, cleaning tables and dishes, setting up functions, setting up dinner bookings and counting the tills at the end of the shift
- The main priority of this job was to take care of the customers
- I learnt I could handle this high-pressure environment as most nights were very busy and fast paced
- I frequently got comments from customers and management about my ability to provide a wonderful customer experience
- I also set an example for my fellow workers to follow
Supervisor
The Fresh Market
Gate Pa, Tauranga
02.2018 - 04.2022
- I was employed part time during my school years where I would work early mornings, weekends and holidays
- Originally my job included setting up the shop, grading and displaying produce, serving customers at the checkout, and checking quality of produce before being placed in the store for sale
- During my first year of university, we were in lockdown for 2 months where I balanced my studies and continued to work for the wholesale department of the company where I packed online orders for customers
- During my last year of school and my time at university I was promoted to supervisor of the shop over the weekends where I would oversee the daily operations of the staff, was in charge of opening and locking up the store and counting and locking up the tills at the end of the shifts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aquaculture, Environmental Science
University of Waikato
Tauranga01.2024
NZQA level 1, 2 and 3 -
Tauranga Girls College
01.2019
Skills
- Team player
- Experience using microscopes
- Great customer service
- Experience with Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Willing to learn more
- Experience with computer program's such as MATLAB and Python
- Good time management
- Laboratory experience especially in PCR testing, spectrophotometry and distillation
- Fast learner
- Flexible
- Staff management
Achievements and Activities
- Volunteer work for organization the Kelp Gardens, involved scuba diving to remove invasive species from Enclosure Bay, 01/01/24
- Involved in the Scuba for Science capstone project with the University of Waikato, 01/01/23
- Participated in the University of Waikato social netball team, 01/01/20 - 12/31/23
- PADI rescue diving certifications, 01/01/24
- Awarded the Ko te Tangata Scholarship, 01/01/20
- Placed top 20 for the academic year, Tauranga Girls College, 01/01/19
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 2) achieved with excellence, 01/01/18
- Placed top 10 for the academic year, Tauranga Girls College, 01/01/18
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 1) achieved with excellence, 01/01/17
References
- Deb Jaieson, Character reference, 0274756390
- Amber Smith, Current boss, Prestige Home Groomers, 0211106441
- Sue Dyke, Previous manager, The Mount Ocean Sports Club, 021880089
- Hazel Needham, Academic reference, University of Waikato, hazel.needham@waikato.ac.nz
Timeline
Supervisor
Prestige home groomers
11.2023 - Current
Hospitality worker
The Mount Ocean Sports Club
07.2022 - 10.2023
Supervisor
The Fresh Market
02.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Aquaculture, Environmental Science
University of Waikato
NZQA level 1, 2 and 3 -
Tauranga Girls College
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