Olivia Smith
Greymouth,Greymouth
Summary
Accomplished in emergency response and creative design, I leveraged skills in first aid, CPR, and cooperative relationships at Greymouth Fire Brigade and Moffatts Flower Company. Excelling in roles from Volunteer Firefighter to Senior Florist, I developed innovative floral arrangements and led teams, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. I have also recently become a volunteer for Hato Hone and would love for it to become a career path for me.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Greymouth Fire Brigade
Greymouth, Greymouth
08.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
Florist Manager
Greymouth New World
Greymouth, Greymouth
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented creative floral designs for weddings, funerals, corporate events, and special occasions.
- Trained new staff on proper techniques for arranging flowers and handling customer service issues.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from customers regarding floral design options.
Administrator
Grey Ford
Greymouth, Greymouth
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
- Prepared reports on various projects for management review.
- Processed payroll information according to established guidelines.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
Senior Florist
Moffatts Flower Company
Christchurch, Christchurch
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Developed and implemented creative floral designs for weddings, funerals, corporate events, and special occasions.
- Prepared flower arrangements in accordance with customer requests and specifications.
- Created seasonal displays utilizing a variety of plants and flowers at retail locations.
Junior Florist
Flair With Flowers
Greymouth, Greymouth
02.2008 - 06.2013
- Maintained accurate records of orders received and fulfilled.
- Placed orders with wholesalers as needed to replenish stock.
- Attended workshops on new trends in floral design and industry practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greymouth High School
Greymouth, NZ11-2008
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Physical fitness
- Cooperative relationships
- Rescue operations
- Emergency response procedures
Accomplishments
- 2013 - National Certificate in Floristry
- 2013 - Ellerslie International Flower Show 2nd place, Florist apprentice of the year
- 2014 - Ellerslie International Flower Show, Silver award, 1st place shop window display, 3rd place Florist apprentice of the year
- 2024 - Became a qualified Firefighter
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Greymouth Fire Brigade
08.2023 - Current
Florist Manager
Greymouth New World
12.2022 - Current
Administrator
Grey Ford
04.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Florist
Moffatts Flower Company
02.2015 - 04.2018
Junior Florist
Flair With Flowers
02.2008 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Greymouth High School