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Olive Simister-Northrop

Wellington,WGN

Summary

I am looking for a part-time job during my studies as a first-year University student. I am a fast learner with a range of skills that can fit into any team environment. My experience and passion are within administration work however I am highly adaptable and am willing to try different fields of work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

Tides Hotel
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Created, managed and edited hotel reservations using PMS system Guest Centrix.
  • Completed various admin tasks daily.
  • Carried out opening and closing procedures.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing guest inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, maintaining proper financial records for the reception area.
  • Maintained accurate accounts through consistent charge posting and billing practices.


Receptionist Administrator

The Hotel Nelson
07.2022 - 11.2023

- Responsible for training and supervising new staff.

- Daily use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

- Assisted in organising conferences and group bookings.

Health Line Advisor

House Of Travel
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Worked as an inbound call taker for Health Line and COVID Health Line.
  • Assisted service users in providing relevant and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19.
  • Used Odyssey system to triage calls and transfer important information to health line clinicians.
  • Stayed calm and professional during high-stress calls
  • Utilized Spectrum and Microsoft Teams.

• Was unfortunately made redundant due to the New Zealand government ending their contract with House of Travel.

Sales Assistant

Sunglass Style
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained sales floor to surpass operational and visual standards.
  • Worked well with other employees to promote smooth processes.
  • Utilized POS system to ring up items and packaged purchases according to brand standards.
  • Answered customer questions regarding inventory, sales and promotions.
  • Greeted clients with friendly and welcoming attitude to increase customer satisfactiona

Hair Salon Assistant

Blow Up Hair
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Kept client records, noting services provided and individual preferences.
  • Ensured salon was kept clean and presentable.
  • Assisted hair stylists with cutting, colouring and styling hair.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.

Sales Attendant

Embassy Theatre
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Sold admission, processed payments and issued tickets
  • Maintained lobby, hallway and auditorium cleanliness using various sanitation practices.
  • Provided information about current and future events at the facility
  • Prepared and packaged food (popcorn, icecreams etc.)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
11.2026

Certification - Level 4 - Social Work And Counselling

NMIT
Nelson
11.2023

NCEA Level 2

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamano
12.2021

NCEA Level 1

Wellington East Girls' College
Wellington
12.2020

Skills

  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Accurate and Efficient Typing - 65 wpm
  • Staff Training
  • Email Correspondence and Phone Etiquette
  • Reception Management

Timeline

Receptionist

Tides Hotel
11.2023 - 02.2024

Receptionist Administrator

The Hotel Nelson
07.2022 - 11.2023

Health Line Advisor

House Of Travel
03.2022 - 05.2022

Sales Assistant

Sunglass Style
04.2021 - 03.2022

Hair Salon Assistant

Blow Up Hair
10.2020 - 01.2021

Sales Attendant

Embassy Theatre
12.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations

Victoria University of Wellington

Certification - Level 4 - Social Work And Counselling

NMIT

NCEA Level 2

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamano

NCEA Level 1

Wellington East Girls' College
Olive Simister-Northrop