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Michael Farnden

Rotorua

Summary

Versatile and driven professional with a proven track record in arboriculture and culinary arts, notably at Leafittome. Excelled in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional chainsaw operation and communication skills. Mentored peers, enhanced safety, and consistently exceeded performance expectations. Adept at quickly adapting to new roles, ensuring quality and efficiency in all tasks.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Arborist

Leafittome
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • I worked full-time (Monday to Friday 8am-5pm)
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creating customer visions.
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
  • Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
  • Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural concerns.
  • Increased property safety through the removal of hazardous trees and limbs, reducing potential damage risks.

KFC Cook

KFC Restaurant
02.2019 - 12.2022
  • Officially I worked part-time, but because of the lack of cooks

I was often called in for morning shifts and asked to stay to

close.

  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
  • Mentored junior cooks in refining their skills through hands-on guidance.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm the freshness of food and ingredients.


Four Square

Four Square Supermarket
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • I worked part-time (20 hours per week) because I was only 16 at the time and I had school.

Education

High School Diploma -

Western Heights High School
Western Heights High School
10-2020

Skills

  • (CHANGE THESE SKILLS FOR EACH JOB IM APPLYING TO)
  • Fast at picking up new skills
  • I'm a great driver (actively looking for a job involving driving)
  • Chainsaw operation
  • easy to communicate with
  • reliable & willing to do what needs to be done

Timeline

Arborist

Leafittome
01.2023 - 12.2023

KFC Cook

KFC Restaurant
02.2019 - 12.2022

Four Square

Four Square Supermarket
03.2018 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Western Heights High School
Michael Farnden