Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Career Interests
Languages
Activities and Passions
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Mikayla Carter

Mount Eden,AUK

Summary

I am a dedicated, personable, and energetic individual who brings a positive attitude to all aspects of my work. I have a passion for people, and thrive in collaborative and innovative team environments that value diversity and inclusion. Outgoing and confident, I have the ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain professionalism. Striving for excellence, I am a strong communicator and charismatic team player who possesses a strong work ethic. Passionate about my work, I have a deep desire to learn and help others. I consistently display initiative, going above and beyond to attain the highest level of customer satisfaction and create positive relationships. I adapt quickly in any situation, leveraging my knowledge and experience from various aspects of academic, social and cultural life.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Intern

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation
East Tāmaki, Auckland
02.2025 - Current

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation is a charity that supports healthier communities, focusing on health, education, and the environment.

  • Creating engaging content for cross-communication channels, tailored to internal and external audiences, showcasing versatility in my communication skills.
  • Developing a comprehensive end-of-financial-year campaign in collaboration with key partners, demonstrating strong project management and teamwork skills.
  • Playing a crucial role in developing content and organising photography for the corporate and foundation annual reports, contributing to important company publications.

Project Assistant

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
East Tāmaki, Auckland
02.2025 - Current
  • Invited to remain working on a part-time basis supporting the Corporate Affairs and Communications team as per tasks below.

Corporate Affairs and Communications Intern

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
East Tāmaki, Auckland
11.2024 - 03.2025

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (FPH) is New Zealand’s largest NZX listed company (by market cap), employing over 7000 people worldwide. They are a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of products and systems for use in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery, and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

  • Supported the Corporate Affairs and Communications team, and collaborated closely with senior leadership on various corporate initiatives.
  • Received the CAIR by Design award for outstanding contributions to the Corporate Affairs Team.
  • Conceptualised and produced an end-of-internship video, managing the entire process from ideation to final production for distribution across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, corporate website, social media, and internal channels.
  • Led the redesign of new starter content, including revamping the new starter induction booklet.
  • Fostered positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders across diverse departments, showing strong interpersonal and networking abilities.
  • Conducted comprehensive research to identify and recommend optimal internal communication channels, contributing to improved organisational communication strategies.
  • Coordinated and generated content for the company’s global Intranet.

Waitress

Savor Group - Amano
Auckland CBD, Auckland
08.2022 - 03.2025

Savor Group is one of New Zealand's largest hospitality businesses, with over 20 venues in Auckland.

  • Worked as a permanent part-time team member at Amano, the flagship restaurant of Savor Group while completing full-time studies.
  • Thrived in a fast-paced and multicultural environment, fostering positive relationships with diverse clientele and delivering a great customer experience.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills by mentoring and coaching new staff members, contributing to effective team integration and operational efficiency.

Waitress

XOONG
Mount Eden, Auckland
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Management reward received for "positive customer feedback on your calm, warm and welcoming approach."

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies - Conjoint

University of Auckland
Auckland
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Epsom Girls Grammar School
Auckland
12.2021

Skills

  • Motivated, hard-working and highly collaborative
  • Critical thinker and a problem-solving mindset
  • Reliable with good time management
  • Responsible and takes initiative
  • Resilient, adaptable and quick to learn
  • Attention to detail and high engagement
  • Creates a strong and positive team culture
  • Open-minded, values diversity and inclusion
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Calm and collected in pressure situations
  • Creates solid, respectful and long-lasting relationships

Career Interests

  • Solving complex problems with a human-centred approach
  • Business transformation and innovation
  • Sustainability and corporate responsibility
  • Digital connectivity and communication strategies
  • Continuous improvement: personal and professional
  • People and culture
  • Organisational diversity and inclusion management
  • Driving positive change through collective and individual action
  • Public and media relations, business cohesion and compliance

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

Activities and Passions

  • Dragon Boating - National Championship Winner 2021 for Epsom Girls Grammar
  • Netball - played for 12 years, umpired for 8 years and coached for 2 years
  • Cooking - participant on 'Sticky Diner' series on Sticky TV at the age of 10
  • Travelling - extensive travel (personal and academic) fuelling my interest in diverse cultures/languages

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Intern

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation
02.2025 - Current

Project Assistant

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
02.2025 - Current

Corporate Affairs and Communications Intern

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
11.2024 - 03.2025

Waitress

Savor Group - Amano
08.2022 - 03.2025

Waitress

XOONG
02.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies - Conjoint

University of Auckland

High School Diploma -

Epsom Girls Grammar School
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