Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Mia Dray

Mia Dray

Waikanae,WGN

Summary

I am a hardworking, punctual, people-orientated person with good social skills and a keen attitude to work. I live in Waikanae and am currently working fulltime as a hairdressing apprentice enjoy moving and am an active person who loves dancing and going to the gym. I have experience doing food catering and waitressing and have learn't great social skills from these previous jobs. I'm an enthusiastic and hardworking apprentice motivated to develop my skills and techniques and assist in creating a great environment for all customers. I'm knowledgeable about current trends and have a passion for all things curly hair, after learning how to maintain my own. I enjoy developing these skills by taking courses in my own time.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Catering

Otaki Pottery Club Fair
10.2020

Front of house

The front room waikanae
08.2021 - 01.2023

Front of house

Hey coastie waikanae eatery
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.

Apprentice Hairdresser

Absolute Hair
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted hair stylists with colourwork by applying base colours and toners.
  • Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area.
  • Assisted senior hairdressers in tasks ensuring smooth salon operations and timely service delivery.
  • Assisted hairdressers with, colouring, and styling hair to maintain salon workflow efficiency.
  • Enhanced overall salon atmosphere by contributing to a positive work environment.
  • Completed basic styles for regular customers by using strong blow-drying and curling abilities.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new products introduced into salon offerings.
  • Had my own curly hair service.

Education

Waikanae Primary
Waikanae, WGN
11.2020

Paraparumu College
Paraparaumu, WGN
11.2023

Skills

  • Childcare experience
  • Good communicator
  • Honest and reliable
  • Can-do attitude
  • Customer service experience
  • Coffee, bar and front of house experience
  • Fire extinguishing & first aid course completed

Accomplishments

  • Sports Award, Paraparaumu College, 2020
  • Dance Award, Waikanae Primary School, 2019
  • Distinctions in Dance, Denise Walker Dance School, 2019
  • Senior Competition Dance Team, DAPA, 2020/21
  • Excellence endorsement Ncea 1, 2022

Certification

Curly Hair course-Tahni Daniel

Work star-Work ready Kapiti

References

  • Michael & Sonya Howland, 021 191 3502
  • Otaki Pottery Club, 021 460 942
  • Front room waikanae-Bev Harley, +64 21 883 282
  • Hey coastie waikanae-Tamsin, +64 27 561 0372

Timeline

Apprentice Hairdresser

Absolute Hair
02.2024 - Current

Front of house

Hey coastie waikanae eatery
01.2023 - 02.2024

Front of house

The front room waikanae
08.2021 - 01.2023

Catering

Otaki Pottery Club Fair
10.2020

Waikanae Primary

Paraparumu College
Mia Dray