Nathan Heney
Rolleston
Summary
I am an organized, initiative-taking, punctual person with a collaborative mentality. I work hard and consider myself dependable and enthusiastic about having a great attitude and treating people with respect and kindness. I have an ability to network and communicate with people of all ages and levels of management. I feel this will allow me to be successful in anything I put my mind too.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Ruapuna Motorsport Rescue Team
Christchurch, NZ
03.2024 - Current
- Respond to Motorsport incidents - crash, fire medical.
- Work as a team to stabilize injured drivers alongside St John Ambulance.
- Full training in vehicle extractions, fire & medical.
Casual Worker
The Warehouse Distribution Centre
Christchurch, NZ
12.2023 - Current
- Packing and picking orders for dispatch.
- Casual role over Christmas.
Volunteer Photographer
Avid Group
Christchurch, NZ
12.2021 - Current
- Photograph performance vehicles for social media.
- Attend charity events as a photographer.
- Edit images for group to use.
Volunteer Chief light Racetrack Controller
Ruapuna Raceway
Christchurch, NZ
09.2021 - Current
- Oversee all officials on and around the track.
- Main point of call for anything on track.
- Alert drivers of incidents by displaying different lights.
Freelance Car Photographer
Christchurch, NZ
12.2020 - Current
- Edit and upload digital images.
- Coordinate and complete photoshoots for individual performance vehicle owners, car dealers and specialist car groups.
- Plan and obtain original shots using innovative thinking.
- Collaborate with clients to plan shoots for a creative and effective outcome.
New Car Detailer
Nissan
Christchurch, CAN
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Completed full-service washes that included vacuuming interiors, shampooing carpets, degreasing engines, polishing chrome accents, applying wax coatings to exteriors.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by thoroughly cleaning and detailing vehicles, both interior and exterior.
- Delivered consistent results while working independently on various makes/models/styles of cars within tight deadlines.
Education
Emergency Medical First Responder
Immediate Care Paramedics
Christchurch, CANNCEA Level 1 -
Rolleston College
Rolleston08.2025
First Aid Level 2 & 3 -
Rolleston College
Rolleston08.2025
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Community service
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Answering phones
- Social media management
- Photography and videography
- Client relations strength
Timeline
New Car Detailer
Nissan
04.2024 - 06.2025
Volunteer
Ruapuna Motorsport Rescue Team
03.2024 - Current
Casual Worker
The Warehouse Distribution Centre
12.2023 - Current
Volunteer Photographer
Avid Group
12.2021 - Current
Volunteer Chief light Racetrack Controller
Ruapuna Raceway
09.2021 - Current
Freelance Car Photographer
12.2020 - Current
NCEA Level 1 -
Rolleston College
First Aid Level 2 & 3 -
Rolleston College
Emergency Medical First Responder
Immediate Care Paramedics