Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Nicōla Spence-Nunez

Hamilton

Summary

I am a physically fit and active 57yr old woman, with a wealth of both work and life experience. I always strive to do my best in whatever task is at hand, and thoroughly enjoy learning new skills. I am looking for part-time work, and believe I am capable of most things. I will give almost anything a go, and take pride in being brave

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

FOH/Head Bartender

Glenview Club
Peacockes
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Opened and closed Peacockes Restaurant, accurately recording float at start and end of shift
  • Set up tables and cleaned them in between guests
  • Served guests, taking their drink and meal orders, pouring their drinks
  • Served guests their meals
  • Assisted in kitchen during busy periods or staff shortages
  • Used both EFTPOS and cash handling with accuracy
  • Maintained cleanliness of bar and chiller to meet health standards
  • Monitored and replenished bar supplies to ensure availability for service
  • Wiped down restaurant and bar according to health standards at end of shift

Kitchenhand/Waitress

The Londoner
Central
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Waited tables, wrapped cutlery, cleaned in between guests
  • Prepared vegetables, salads, savouries and desserts
  • Assisted chef with meal preparation
  • Cleaned dishes using a commercial dishwasher, returned them to their correct places
  • Weekly cleaned chiller from top to bottom
  • Correctly stored and labeled foods in suitable containers
  • Handled food deliveries, ensured all goods were there according to invoice

Stocktaker

NZ Stocktakers Assocation
Waikato
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Conducted thorough stock counts using handheld scanning devices.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records in compliance with company
  • Verified stock counts against digital data.
  • Organized and tracked items in the system using barcodes and scanners.
  • Reported any damaged or expired goods to management.

Sandwich Artist

Designer Sandwich
Central
11.1990 - 09.1995

Worked both full and part-time for several years

-Made sandwiches, rolls and wraps as

ordered

-Prepared vegetables, salads, meats, breads, sauces and dressings for. consumption

-Cooked and sliced meats using a commercial deli slicer

-Correctly stored and labeled all foods in suitable containers

-Served customers

-Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times

Caregiver

Heatherlea/Coronation Lodge Rest Homes
Central/Welbourn
05.1990 - 11.1991
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and socialization.
  • Documented resident care plans and reported changes in health status to supervisors.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during daily interactions.
  • Followed safety protocols to manage infection control and prevent hazards in the facility.
  • Toileted, bathed or showered residents, giving special care to sensitive areas such as stomas or wounds
  • Correctly handled mobility equipment (such as wheelchairs) and ensured a smooth and gentle transfer of residents
  • Gave medications, making sure that dosages were correct and given to correct resident
  • As a Comprehensive Nursing student, I was permitted to administer injections

Meatpacker/Butchery assistant

Matador Meats
Central
10.1988 - 03.1990
  • Wrapped meat trays of various sizes using a commercial packing machine
  • Learned and remembered PLU codes to ensure correct labeling of meat cuts
  • Served customers
  • Free-flowed frozen goods
  • Kept work stations and store clean at all times
  • Sawed pigs' heads in half using a bandsaw

Checkout Operator

Fitzroy New World
Fitzroy
04.1986 - 08.1987
  • Served customers by manually typing prices of items into cash register
  • Gave correct change
  • Stocked and re-stocked shelves, always remembering to rotate stock as I went
  • Packed groceries for customers
  • Helped in whatever department needed assistance, eg produce, deli or butcher
  • Kept all checkout areas clean and organized

Checkout Operator

Jim's Foodtown
Welbourn
01.1985 - 02.1986
  • Duties akin to the ones described at Fitzroy New World

Fast Food Worker

Capistrano Restaurant
Moturoa
04.1982 - 04.1983
  • Part time after school, twice weekly
  • Deep fried foods for takeaway
  • Made batter
  • Battered and deep fried fish, fritters, oysters etc
  • Made hamburgers and toasted sandwiches
  • Weighed and wrapped fresh fish as ordered
  • Thoroughly cleaned fish window

Education

Liquor Control Qualification (LCQ) - Liquor Licensing

ServiceIQ Online
10.2023 - 12.2023

Physiotherapy Aide - Physiotherapy Aide

Learning Cloud
08.2022 - 09.2022

Did Not Complete - Comprehensive Nursing

Taranaki Polytechnic
02.1991 - 07.1994

Carer For The Aged And Disabled - Caregiving For The Aged And Disabled

Taranaki Work Trust
05.1990 - 10.1990

Skills

  • Highly competent
  • Creative
  • Analytical thinking
  • Trustworthy and reliable
  • Collaborative and independent
  • Fast learner
  • Eagerness to learn
  • Adaptable
  • Diligent work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Languages

English
First Language
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
German
Elementary (A2)
A2

Affiliations

  • I'm a singer and a drummer
  • Love most genres of music, but not modern stuff
  • Enjoy gardening, doing arts and crafts and hand sewing
  • Also enjoy painting and decorating
  • Am a classic car enthusiast
  • Have handywoman skills and love working with tools

Certification

  • Physiotherapy Aide certificate
  • LCQ Certificate
  • Carer for the Aged and Disabled certificate

Accomplishments

  • I have won many trophies, medals, and rosettes through tap and jazz dancing, and won 2 NZ tap championships. Also achieved an Honours medal in all of my tap and jazz annual exams
  • I was crowned "Little Miss North Taranaki" in 1978!
  • Was recognized and honoured by Melville Primary in assembly for being a helpful parent, as I did volunteer teacher aiding and helped out in the school cafeteria

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Liquor Control Qualification (LCQ) - Liquor Licensing

ServiceIQ Online
10.2023 - 12.2023

FOH/Head Bartender

Glenview Club
09.2022 - 01.2025

Physiotherapy Aide - Physiotherapy Aide

Learning Cloud
08.2022 - 09.2022

Kitchenhand/Waitress

The Londoner
07.2021 - 08.2022

Stocktaker

NZ Stocktakers Assocation
05.2021 - 03.2022

Did Not Complete - Comprehensive Nursing

Taranaki Polytechnic
02.1991 - 07.1994

Sandwich Artist

Designer Sandwich
11.1990 - 09.1995

Caregiver

Heatherlea/Coronation Lodge Rest Homes
05.1990 - 11.1991

Carer For The Aged And Disabled - Caregiving For The Aged And Disabled

Taranaki Work Trust
05.1990 - 10.1990

Meatpacker/Butchery assistant

Matador Meats
10.1988 - 03.1990

Checkout Operator

Fitzroy New World
04.1986 - 08.1987

Checkout Operator

Jim's Foodtown
01.1985 - 02.1986

Fast Food Worker

Capistrano Restaurant
04.1982 - 04.1983
Nicōla Spence-Nunez