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NIKITHAA ASHWIN
Auckland
Summary
Energetic and reliable café all-rounder with hands-on barista experience and a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer experiences in fast-paced environments. Holds a Tree House Limited Certificate of Achievement for NZQA Unit Standard 17285 with practical skills in espresso preparation, milk steaming, and café operations. Physically fit and adaptable, with a proven ability to contribute across kitchen and front-of-house duties. Brings strong English communication skills, a positive team-first attitude, and availability of up to 25 hours per week now, increasing to full-time of 40 hours per week from 20 June 2026. Holds a valid New Zealand Student Visa with full work rights (visa valid until 31 March 2027).
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
FIRST COFFEEIndia
Barista
12.2025 - 01.2026
Job overview
- Prepared and served espresso-based beverages using commercial café equipment in a busy café environment.
- Assisted with general café operations including front-of-house service, cleaning, and stock maintenance.
- Worked collaboratively with the café team to maintain a welcoming atmosphere and uphold hygiene standards.
PELATRO SOLUTIONS LTD.
Project Coordinator
11.2024 - 02.2026
Job overview
- Managed daily communication with international clients in fast-paced environments.
- Coordinated multiple tasks and schedules efficiently under pressure.
- Worked collaboratively with teams to solve problems quickly and maintain positive customer experiences.
ICICI PRUDENTIAL AMC LTD.
Deputy Manager
04.2023 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Delivered customer-focused service by assisting clients with enquiries and providing tailored support.
- Handled customer concerns efficiently while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
- Collaborated closely with team members to improve workflow and service quality.
Education
University of Auckland
Master of Information Technology
06.2026
University Overview
PSG Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration
01.2023
University Overview
Ethiraj College for Women
Bachelors in Computer Applications
01.2021
University Overview
Skills
- Espresso coffee preparation
- Customer service & communication
- Team collaboration
- Fast-paced work adaptability
- Time management & multitasking
- Food hygiene & cleanliness awareness
- Kitchen support & general café assistance
- Positive and approachable attitude
- Reliability and willingness to learn
Certification
Certificate of Achievement – Tree House Limited, Earned NZQA Unit Standard 17285 – Food and Beverage Service, issued by Tree House Limited (NSN: 175802963, Certificate No: TH2026161). Learned espresso extraction, milk steaming, and beverage preparation under supervision in a practical café-style environment and trained in the use of commercial espresso coffee equipment.
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Valid New Zealand Student Visa with full work rights (visa valid until 31 March 2027)
- Availability: Available up to 25 hrs/week (full-time up to 40 hrs/week from 20 June 2026), Open to work in __
- Visa Status: Valid New Zealand Student Visa with full work rights (visa valid until 31 March 2027)
Availability
Availability
up to 25 hours per week including weekends, evenings, and public holidays., full-time (up to 40 hours per week) from 2026-06-20., minimum of 2 months and happy to work across all areas of café operations., valid New Zealand Student Visa with work rights of up to 25 hours per week during semester, and full-time of up to 40 hours per week during scheduled vacations (visa valid until 2027-03-31).Timeline
Barista
FIRST COFFEE
12.2025 - 01.2026
Project Coordinator
PELATRO SOLUTIONS LTD.
11.2024 - 02.2026
Deputy Manager
ICICI PRUDENTIAL AMC LTD.
04.2023 - 10.2024
University of Auckland
Master of Information Technology
PSG Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration
Ethiraj College for Women
Bachelors in Computer Applications