Millinnia Parata
AUCKLAND,AUK
Summary
Swim Instructor at YMCA Glen Innes Pool and Leisure Centre, skilled in lesson planning and safety management. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with parents and students, enhancing performance and confidence. Certified in CPR, I effectively train new instructors and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
YMCA Glen Innes Pool and Leisure Centre
Glen Innes, Auckland
11.2023 - Current
- Instructed swimming lessons for various skill levels and ages.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Monitored safety protocols during all swim activities.
- Monitored swimmers' progress and provided constructive feedback.
- Trained new instructors on teaching techniques and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student performance and goals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the swimming facility.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
- Recommended appropriate level classes based on individual swimmer assessments and preferences. classes to swimmers based on needs and preferences.
- Updated records of attendance, skill levels achieved and other relevant information for each student.
- Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
Pick packer
Hella New Zealand LTD
Auckland, Auckland
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Operated packing equipment to prepare orders for delivery.
- Sorted and organized products for efficient packing and shipping.
- Inspected items for quality control before packaging.
- Tracked outgoing orders to provide shipping status to customers.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
- Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
- Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
Pick packer
PPS Industries
Auckland, Auckland
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks and pallets.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to support operational standards.
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Wrapped packages securely with bubble wrap, tape and labels before loading onto delivery trucks.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
- Assembled boxes or other containers for packing goods prior to shipment.
- Labeled packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes.
- Reported any damaged products to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Provided assistance in other areas of the warehouse when needed including receiving and stocking duties.
Retail Worker
The warehouse
Auckland, Auckland
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Greeted customers, identified their needs and provided assistance with product selection.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions, resolving problems and addressing complaints in a professional manner.
- Handled customer returns and exchanges professionally.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance store presentation.
- Stocked shelves and maintained inventory levels efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Participated in training sessions for new operational procedures.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.
- Supported other departments within the store when needed during busy periods or shortages in staff.
Flight and baggage handler
Air New Zealand
Auckland, Auckland
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Loaded and unloaded baggage from aircraft efficiently and safely.
- Operated baggage handling systems to ensure timely processing of luggage.
- Conducted visual inspections of luggage for safety compliance and damage.
- Assisted in the organization of luggage in designated areas for easy retrieval.
- Communicated effectively with ground staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Followed safety protocols while handling heavy lifting and moving tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in baggage handling areas consistently.
- Collected, sorted and checked baggage tags against flight lists.
- Responded to customer inquiries about lost or delayed baggage.
- Handled passenger luggage, mail and cargo in accordance with safety and privacy protocols.
- Assisted passengers with their luggage needs.
- Safely transfered baggage from aircraft to collection areas.
Pick packer
Heritage Brands
Melbourne, Victoria
05.2017 - 05.2017
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with a a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- • Fast paced cosmetics warehouse, putting together gift packs and packing orders. Ensuring every task given was completed by specific due dates and times.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to support operational standards.
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Sorted and organized products for efficient packing and shipping.
- Operated packing equipment to prepare orders for delivery.
Education
Edgewater College
Pakuranga, AucklandSkills
- Lesson planning
- Pool safety
- Safety management
- Safety training
- Certification in CPR
- First aid and CPR
- Performance feedback
- Feedback evaluation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Parent communication
- Effective communication
- Cleaning standards
- Adaptability in teaching
Strong leadership
- Compassionate approach
Timeline
Swim Instructor
YMCA Glen Innes Pool and Leisure Centre
11.2023 - Current
Pick packer
Hella New Zealand LTD
01.2022 - 03.2022
Pick packer
PPS Industries
08.2019 - 10.2019
Retail Worker
The warehouse
02.2019 - 08.2019
Flight and baggage handler
Air New Zealand
10.2018 - 10.2018
Pick packer
Heritage Brands
05.2017 - 05.2017
Edgewater College