Vanessa Silvera
Linwood
Summary
Passionate and hardworking professional with experience in security, hospitality, construction, and customer service. Skilled in working with people of all ages, especially the elderly. Adaptable, motivated, and dedicated to delivering high-quality service in any role. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with basic Spanish knowledge.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Te Pae Christchurch
09.2023 - Current
- Monitoring and patrolling venue premises
- Ensuring compliance with security and safety procedures
- Managing crowd control and responding to incidents
- Providing customer service while maintaining security protocols
- Completing detailed reports on security activities and incidents
Painter (Sole Trader)
Self-Employed
Current
- Undertaking residential and commercial painting projects
- Preparing surfaces, applying primers and finishing coats
- Managing client relations, providing quotes, and handling project planning
- Ensuring high-quality workmanship and attention to detail
Health & Safety Supervisor ā Mycoplasma Bovis
Andy Davies
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised and trained staff in health and safety protocols
- Conducted worksite assessments and ensured compliance with safety regulations
- Led review meetings, managed data entry, and maintained records
Chef
BBQ Brazil
- Managed BBQ operations, food preparation, and customer service
- Ensured food safety and hygiene compliance
- Ordered stock and handled inventory
Tiler (Part-Time, Concurrent with Other Roles)
Ambience Tiling
- Laid tiles for kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways
- Applied waterproofing and tile sealing techniques
Education
NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering - Level 3
Skill Update & Training Education Group
01.2021
Basic Computer Training - Windows 10, Word, Excel, Xero
Computer Tutors
01.2022
NZ Certificate in Trowel Trades - Floor & Wall Tiling, Level 4
BCITO
01.2014
Three Years of Teacher Training -
Brazil
Skills
- Security monitoring
- Access control
- Conflict resolution
- Health and safety compliance
- Staff training
- Hazard identification
- BBQ cooking
- Food preparation
- Hygiene standards
- Tiling
- Waterproofing
- Painting
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Experience working with elderly individuals
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Independent worker
- Excellent attention to detail
- Food safety and sanitation
Licenses
- Full Driverās License
- Dangerous Goods Endorsement
Hobbies and Interests
- Family activities and socializing
- Brewing craft beer
- Cooking
- Target shooting
- Supporting and working with elderly individuals
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
š” Family activities and socializing
š» Brewing craft beer
š³ Cooking
šÆ Target shooting
ā¤ļø Supporting and working with elderly individuals
Timeline
Painter (Sole Trader)
Self-Employed
Current
Security Officer
Te Pae Christchurch
09.2023 - Current
Health & Safety Supervisor ā Mycoplasma Bovis
Andy Davies
01.2019 - 01.2020
Basic Computer Training - Windows 10, Word, Excel, Xero
Computer Tutors
Three Years of Teacher Training -
Brazil
Chef
BBQ Brazil
Tiler (Part-Time, Concurrent with Other Roles)
Ambience Tiling
NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering - Level 3
Skill Update & Training Education Group
NZ Certificate in Trowel Trades - Floor & Wall Tiling, Level 4
BCITO
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