Melissa Stratford
Rotorua
Summary
I am hardworking, enthusiastic and conscientious. I am self-motivated and very efficient with the ability to handle myself in multiple situations. I have an eye for detail and I am wanting to pursue a new career where hard work and trustworthiness will be highly valued. I am a bubbly positive individual with a pleasant can-do personality. I am a perfectionist in all I do and I always strive for the ultimate result, I am a great team player, I can take instruction well and I am always up for a challenge, when there's the will there's always a way is what I say. I am very confident in my abilities and I am a very organized person.
I spend my free time with my horses. I have been riding horses since I was 8 years old and never lost the passion for it. I currently have 2 horses of my own that I show jump. I love being out doors doing activities which is one of the reasons why I really enjoy being hands on with different projects. I like to keep busy so I really enjoy living on a farm as there is always something to do, including joy riding my dirt bike. Keeping fit and healthy is also important to me so I make sure I keep active.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paradise Valley Springs
01.2016
- Here I was a tour guide of large groups of people, mainly international
- During the tour I had to speak fluently and clearly, giving information on all the different animals in the park, I had to answer a lot of questions and be very knowledgeable on all species
- I also had to keep the animals best interests in mind at all times and regulate the flow of tourists at all times
- I was also an animal handler and career, responsible for feeding and keeping enclosures clean and hygienic.
Dairy Farm 2IC
Ormsby Farm
Rotorua, BOP
12.2023 - Current
- I currently work on my partners family farm where we milk 460 friesian cows
- This occupation is a very fast moving busy lifestyle, Starting each day at 5am and finishing at 6pm rain, hail or shine
- This occupation has shown me what I'm really capable of
- There have been many challenges testing my abilities and skill levels
- Expanding my knowledge in a short period of time was crucial for this role
- Keeping on top of duties around the farm is what keeps everything in order and stress free.
Head Installer and Job Supervisor
Archgola CE
01.2017 - 12.2023
- My responsibilities included: reviewing and analysing the approved building plans and drawings
- Accurately checking, preparing and loading of the inventory for the installs
- Efficiently constructed the building frames and installations with minimal disruption to the homeowner
- In charge of stocktake and deliveries - demonstrating tidiness by systematically unloading and directing all inventory to the appropriate place; clean out the vehicle and ensure the base is left clean and tidy.
- Seeing the installations completed from start to finish, managing staff onsite and at depot, visiting and rectifying repairs and maintenance as well as customer satisfaction.
Masonic Court Rest Home
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Here I worked in a fast paced team environment where I was responsible for meeting the needs of residents over the dinner and supper time of the day
- I prepared and served meals (some with special diets) and cleaned up afterwards
- This required very good time management and a positive outlook.
Track Work Feeding Out
Paul Belsham Racing Stables
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Grooming Handling Young Horses, Preparing Horses for ridden work/walker etc
Skills
- Handy with many power tools
- Detail and Service Orientated
- Responsible
- Success Driven
- Compassionate
- Considerate towards others
- Conscientious and Trustworthy
- Takes direction well
- Positive attitude
- Fast Learner
- Problem Solving
- Brain storming
- Thinking ahead
- Perfectionist
- Very Hard Working
- Good individual and Team Player
- Very much a peoples person
Additional Information
One way to try and explain me as a person at work would be happy, easy going, always up for a challenge, love being apart of a team. Having a laugh in your day is important to me, keeping the mood happy and positive is what I aim for. I am well used to the high stress work environment with keeping on top of jobs making sure they get completed in a tight time frame. With this I always keep a professional manner and stay focused and patient. I take pride in my work and really enjoy to look at the accomplishment of the start to finish result. I have knowledge around many different tools that were needed on the archgola work sites. Driving a manual every day with heavy loads of steel on the trailer is something that I'm used to. Heavy lifting and awkward carrying isn't a problem, unloading and loading supplies and tools is something that I do day to day. Being up high doesn't worry me, I have worked at high heights many times. I am familiar with health and safety on the work site. I will get along with anyone and everyone, I enjoy being apart of a motivated team who like to work hard to get the job done. Having a positive work space and good relationships with the other employees is very important to me. Having a beer with the work mates at the end of a hard worked week is also something I wouldn't say no to.
Personal Information
Age: 26
Timeline
Dairy Farm 2IC
Ormsby Farm
12.2023 - Current
Head Installer and Job Supervisor
Archgola CE
01.2017 - 12.2023
Paradise Valley Springs
01.2016
Masonic Court Rest Home
01.2016 - 01.2016
Track Work Feeding Out
Paul Belsham Racing Stables
01.2013 - 01.2014