Mikayla King
Dunedin,Otago
Summary
Dedicated student, committed to learning and developing research skills in microbiology and immunology to pursue a postgraduate career in research. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Microbiologist
Whareroa Fonterra
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted routine microbiological tests on incoming milk and cheese products.
- Reduced contamination risk by maintaining a sterile laboratory environment and adhering to safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining detailed records of laboratory procedures and results.
Bar and Functions Manager
Otago Golf Club
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximise business success
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
Duty Manager and Grocer
Manaia Four Square
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented useful strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory
- Chilled and Frozen Manager
Grocer and Lotto Operator
Ohope Four Square
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection
- Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers
Summer Kids Club organiser
Ohope Top 10 Campground
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored children working on small group activities and playing on recreational equipment
- Set up and led recreational activities such as games, read-alongs and crafts for children during particularly busy times
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group
Waitress and Bar Server
Ohope Chartered Club Restaurant
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep the restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business
News Paper Deliverer
Whakatane Beacon
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Maintained detailed delivery and pickup records for accurate accounting of newspapers delivered, collected and returned
Education
Bachelor of Science, Honours - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Otago
Dunedin, Otago10.2024
Summer Research Studentship - Microbiology And Immunology
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Otago
Dunedin, Otago11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance
Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska06.2020
High school or equivalent -
Whakatane High School
Whakatane, Bay of Plenty11.2018
Skills
- Good laboratory practices
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem solver
- Excellent communicator
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Self motivator
- Teamwork orientation
Research Skills
- Thesis completion
- Human Colonic 3D organoid Passaging
- New Zealand and Australian Society for Immunology (ASI NZ) Branch presenter
- New Zealand and Australian Society for Immunology (ASI NZ) Branch competitive travel award
- Bacterial culture plating
- T-cell cultures - stimulation, coat plates
- Harvest and stain polarized immune cells for intracellular cytokines and transcription factors using flow cytometry.
- Gram staining
- Concentrations and serial dilution calculations
- Aseptic technique
- QRT-PCR - DNA extraction
- Confocal microscopy
- Most Probable Number Technique (MPN)
- ELISA
- Counting and seeding cultures/cells.
Timeline
Student Microbiologist
Whareroa Fonterra
11.2024 - 03.2025
Bar and Functions Manager
Otago Golf Club
02.2023 - 10.2024
Duty Manager and Grocer
Manaia Four Square
02.2020 - 01.2023
Grocer and Lotto Operator
Ohope Four Square
01.2019 - 08.2019
Summer Kids Club organiser
Ohope Top 10 Campground
11.2018 - 01.2019
Waitress and Bar Server
Ohope Chartered Club Restaurant
01.2018 - 11.2018
News Paper Deliverer
Whakatane Beacon
01.2010 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance
Bellevue University
High school or equivalent -
Whakatane High School
Bachelor of Science, Honours - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Otago
Summer Research Studentship - Microbiology And Immunology
University of Otago
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Otago
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