Mina Aybuke Unal
Auckland ,Dairy Flat
Summary
Driven by a strong foundation in leadership and community engagement, I excelled at Nelson College for Girls, where I spearheaded well-being initiatives, enhancing student support by 30%. My adaptability and creativity shone through in coordinating events and leading teams, showcasing my ability to deliver impactful results through effective communication and empathy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality Assistant
Nysa Turkish Resturant
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Customer Service: Offering exceptional customer service to guests, clients, or customers by greeting them warmly, assisting with inquiries, and addressing any concerns or issues they may have promptly and professionally.
- Food and Beverage Service: Supporting food and beverage service by assisting with food preparation, serving meals and drinks to guests, replenishing supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in dining areas.
- Catering Support: Assisting catering staff with food preparation, setup, and service for events such as weddings, parties, or corporate functions, ensuring that food is presented attractively and served according to the client's specifications.
- Inventory Management: Helping to monitor and manage inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and food items, including restocking as needed, keeping track of usage, and reporting any discrepancies or shortages to the appropriate personnel.
- Restaurant Maintenance: Performing light cleaning duties to maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of hospitality areas, including wiping down tables, vacuuming carpets, and ensuring restrooms are well-stocked and clean.
- Assisting Guests with Special Needs: Providing assistance and support to guests with special needs or requests, such as mobility issues, dietary restrictions, or language barriers, to ensure they feel welcome and comfortable during their visit.
- Safety and Security: Adhering to safety and security protocols to ensure the well-being of guests and staff, including following food safety guidelines, handling equipment safely, and reporting any safety hazards or incidents to management.
- Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively with other hospitality staff, including servers, cooks, cleaners to ensure seamless coordination and execution of hospitality services.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable to handle various tasks and responsibilities as needed, including working evenings, weekends, and holidays to support events and busy periods.
Leader of the Well-being Committee
Nelson College For Girls
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing a strategic plan for the Well-being Committee, outlining goals, objectives, and action steps to address the diverse needs of students and cultivate a positive school culture.
- Team Management: Recruiting, training, and leading a team of committee members, delegating tasks and responsibilities, and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment to achieve committee objectives.
- Weekly Meetings: Facilitating regular weekly meetings of the Well-being Committee to discuss progress, plan upcoming initiatives, address challenges, and ensure alignment with overall goals and objectives.
- Program Development: Designing, coordinating, and overseeing a range of well-being programs, initiatives, and activities tailored to the needs and interests of students. This included organizing events such as Kindness Week, Anti-bullying Week, and active participation in events like the Pink Ribbon Breakfast to promote overall well-being.
- Event Coordination: Organizing and executing well-being events and activities throughout the school year, including wellness fairs, mental health awareness weeks, peer support groups, and other initiatives aimed at fostering a positive and supportive school environment.
- Collaboration and Partnerships: Building and nurturing partnerships with school staff, community organizations, mental health professionals, and other stakeholders to enhance support services and resources available to students, and to amplify the impact of well-being initiatives.
- Advocacy and Awareness: Advocating for the importance of student well-being within the school community, raising awareness about mental health issues, promoting destigmatization, and advocating for supportive policies and practices through various channels.
- Data Collection and Evaluation: Collecting and analyzing data on student well-being, including surveys, feedback, and relevant metrics, to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives and to inform evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Communication and Outreach: Regularly communicating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to disseminate information about well-being initiatives, resources, and opportunities for involvement, and to solicit feedback and input from stakeholders.
- Training and Development: Providing training and professional development opportunities for committee members to enhance their knowledge, skills, and capacity to support student well-being effectively, and to foster personal growth and leadership development.
- Crisis Response and Support: Collaborating with school counselors, administrators, and other support staff to respond to student crises, provide immediate support, and facilitate access to appropriate resources and services in times of need.
Well-being Prefix
Nelson College For Girls
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Peer Support: Providing a supportive and empathetic ear to fellow students facing challenges, offering guidance, resources, and a friendly presence for those in need.
- Mental Health Advocacy: Championing mental health awareness and destigmatization, organizing events, workshops, and campaigns to raise awareness, promote self-care strategies, and encourage help-seeking behaviors.
- Promoting Positive Relationships: Fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusivity, organizing activities or initiatives to promote positive peer interactions, prevent bullying, and cultivate a sense of belonging.
- Collaboration with Staff: Working closely with teachers, counselors, and other staff to address student well-being needs, communicating student concerns, and advocating for supportive interventions or resources.
- Well-being Events and Activities: Organizing and leading well-being-related events, such as Kindness Week, Anti-bullying Week, and participation in events like the Pink Ribbon Breakfast, aimed at promoting overall well-being and positive mental health.
- Health and Wellness Education: Providing information and resources on physical health, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and other aspects of well-being through educational materials, health awareness campaigns, and guest speaker events.
- Conflict Resolution: Assisting in resolving conflicts among students in a constructive manner, facilitating mediation sessions, promoting empathy, and helping find mutually beneficial solutions.
- Role Modeling: Serving as a positive role model by embodying values of resilience, empathy, and self-care, sharing personal experiences, and encouraging others to prioritize their well-being.
- Collaboration with Other Head Students: Supporting and collaborating with other head students on their events, such as house events, by lending organizational expertise, promoting inclusivity, and contributing to the overall success of the school community.
- Community Outreach: Engaging with external organizations, community partners, and mental health professionals to expand support services and resources available to students beyond the school environment, fostering strong ties within the broader community.
Pink Ribbon Breakfast Volunteer
Nelson College For Girls
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Event Planning: Collaborating with other volunteers to plan and organize the Pink Ribbon Breakfast event, which typically involves coordinating logistics such as date, time, venue, and activities.
- Promotion and Outreach: Assisting in promoting the event to the community, friends, family, and colleagues to encourage attendance and participation. This could involve distributing flyers, sharing information on social media, or reaching out to local businesses for support.
- Soliciting Donations and Sponsorships: Reaching out to potential donors and sponsors to secure financial contributions, in-kind donations, or sponsorships to support the event and raise funds for breast cancer research, education, and support services.
- Recruitment and Coordination of Volunteers: Helping to recruit volunteers to assist with various aspects of the event, such as setup, registration, serving food, and cleanup. Coordinating volunteer schedules and tasks to ensure smooth execution of the event.
- Event Setup and Decoration: Assisting with setting up the event space, including arranging tables, chairs, decorations, and signage. Creating an inviting and supportive atmosphere for attendees.
- Food and Beverage Coordination: Working with vendors or sponsors to arrange catering or food donations for the breakfast. Ensuring that food and beverages are prepared, served, and replenished as needed during the event.
- Program Management: Helping to develop the event program, including scheduling speakers, presentations, or entertainment that aligns with the theme of breast cancer awareness and education.
- Fundraising Activities: Organizing fundraising activities such as raffles, auctions, or donation drives during the breakfast to encourage attendees to contribute to the cause.
- Participant Engagement: Interacting with attendees during the event, providing information about breast cancer awareness, prevention, and support resources. Creating opportunities for attendees to share their stories, show support for survivors, or honor loved ones affected by breast cancer.
- Cleanup and Wrap-Up: Assisting with cleanup tasks after the event, including dismantling decorations, clearing tables, and ensuring that the venue is left clean and tidy.
Ball Committee Volunteer
Nelson College For Girls
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Planning and Coordination: Collaborating with other committee members to brainstorm themes, decorations, and logistical details for the event.
- Budget Management: Assisting in creating and managing the budget for the event, ensuring that expenses were kept within allocated funds.
- Venue Selection and Setup: Helping to choose a suitable venue for the dance and coordinating with the venue staff for setup, including arranging seating, lighting, and sound systems.
- Theme Development: Contributing ideas for the theme of the event and assisting in the selection of decorations, props, and other elements to bring the theme to life.
- Promotion and Ticket Sales: Participating in promotional activities to generate excitement about the event, as well as selling tickets and tracking attendance.
- Vendor Coordination: Communicating with vendors such as catering services, DJs, or photographers to ensure they were booked and prepared for the event.
- On-Site Management: Assisting with on-site logistics during the event, such as overseeing setup, managing check-in, and addressing any issues or concerns that arose.
- Cleanup and Wrap-Up: Helping to dismantle decorations, clean up the venue, and ensure that all items were returned or stored properly after the event.
Ball Committee Volunteer
Nelson College For Girls
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Planning and Coordination: Collaborating with other committee members to brainstorm themes, decorations, and logistical details for the event.
- Budget Management: Assisting in creating and managing the budget for the event, ensuring that expenses were kept within allocated funds.
- Venue Selection and Setup: Helping to choose a suitable venue for the dance and coordinating with the venue staff for setup, including arranging seating, lighting, and sound systems.
- Theme Development: Contributing ideas for the theme of the event and assisting in the selection of decorations, props, and other elements to bring the theme to life.
- Promotion and Ticket Sales: Participating in promotional activities to generate excitement about the event, as well as selling tickets and tracking attendance.
- Vendor Coordination: Communicating with vendors such as catering services, DJs, or photographers to ensure they were booked and prepared for the event.
- On-Site Management: Assisting with on-site logistics during the event, such as overseeing setup, managing check-in, and addressing any issues or concerns that arose.
- Cleanup and Wrap-Up: Helping to dismantle decorations, clean up the venue, and ensure that all items were returned or stored properly after the event.
Ball Committee Volunteer
Nelson College For Girls
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Planning and Coordination: Collaborating with other committee members to brainstorm themes, decorations, and logistical details for the event.
- Budget Management: Assisting in creating and managing the budget for the event, ensuring that expenses were kept within allocated funds.
- Venue Selection and Setup: Helping to choose a suitable venue for the dance and coordinating with the venue staff for setup, including arranging seating, lighting, and sound systems.
- Theme Development: Contributing ideas for the theme of the event and assisting in the selection of decorations, props, and other elements to bring the theme to life.
- Promotion and Ticket Sales: Participating in promotional activities to generate excitement about the event, as well as selling tickets and tracking attendance.
- Vendor Coordination: Communicating with vendors such as catering services, DJs, or photographers to ensure they were booked and prepared for the event.
- On-Site Management: Assisting with on-site logistics during the event, such as overseeing setup, managing check-in, and addressing any issues or concerns that arose.
- Cleanup and Wrap-Up: Helping to dismantle decorations, clean up the venue, and ensure that all items were returned or stored properly after the event.
Nelson College For Girls
06.2021 - 08.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
University of Otago
Dunedin05.2025
High School Diploma -
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson, NZ11.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Empathy and Compassion
- Teamwork
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Resilience
- Creativity
- Community Engagement
Accomplishments
- 2022: Achieved second place in Child Development, showcasing dedication and expertise in understanding child growth and development.
- 2022: Secured first place in Health Studies, demonstrating a strong understanding of health-related concepts and practices.
- 2023: Appointed as Well-being Prefix, entrusted with promoting mental health awareness and fostering a supportive environment within the school community.
- 2023: Leader of the Well-being Committee, actively contributing to strategic planning and program development aimed at enhancing student well-being and fostering a positive school culture.
Crocheting
Crocheting is more than just a hobby for me; it's a source of relaxation, creativity, and connection. I find solace in the rhythmic motions of crochet stitches, immersing myself in the present moment as I transform yarn into beautiful creations, each project is a chance to explore new techniques and express myself. Crocheting has brought me closer to a community of like-minded crafters, and it's become a cherished part of my life, bringing joy and fulfillment with every stitch.
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
4wd driving
4WD driving is more than just a hobby for me; it's a lifestyle that allows me to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, connect with nature, and forge lasting memories with friends and family. The sense of freedom, adventure, and camaraderie that comes with exploring off the beaten path is what keeps me coming back for more.
Timeline
Ball Committee Volunteer
Nelson College For Girls
06.2023 - 08.2023
Pink Ribbon Breakfast Volunteer
Nelson College For Girls
05.2023 - 10.2023
Leader of the Well-being Committee
Nelson College For Girls
02.2023 - 11.2023
Well-being Prefix
Nelson College For Girls
02.2023 - 11.2023
Ball Committee Volunteer
Nelson College For Girls
06.2022 - 08.2022
Ball Committee Volunteer
Nelson College For Girls
06.2021 - 08.2021
Nelson College For Girls
06.2021 - 08.2021
Hospitality Assistant
Nysa Turkish Resturant
01.2019 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
University of Otago
High School Diploma -
Nelson College For Girls
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