Petra Bennett
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Hi!
I'm Petra, a confident and friendly first year student studying at Canterbury University. I have had over two years experience working in the hospitality and service industry. I have recently finished a 3 month fixed-term full-time position at PBT Couriers over the summer.
Having just moved to Christchurch, I am hoping to find a job to support my studies over the next three years.
I am reliable, responsible and a hard worker.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Despatcher/Administrator
PBT Couriers
Hamilton, WKO
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed transport and courier driver dispatch, accurately dispatching over 12 drivers per day across the North Island.
- Entered data and information into company database.
- Dealt with problem freight and deliveries to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Administrative support to Operations Manager including filing and recording proof of deliveries.
Restaurant Waitress
The Boundary
Tamahere, WKO
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Presented a friendly and welcoming face when greeting customers.
- Completed credit card and cash payments using POS till system.
- Took table and till orders, including special dietary requirement requests.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Presented and restocked cabinet food.
- Table service, delivered food and drink to diners.
- Sustained cam and congenial manners while dealing with a wide variety of customer interactions.
Cafe Worker
Gourmet Delicious
Cambridge, WKO
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided a welcoming FOH environment and prompt and friendly service to customers.
- Maintained clean and attractive product displays to entice customer purchases.
- Used POS system to place food and drink orders correctly, including notes about dietary requirements and preferences.
- Used booking systems to organise customer capacity and book tables for weeks in advance.
- Served food and drink to customers in a confident and friendly manner.
- Served behind the bar at weddings and catering events.
- Opened and closed cafe during busy seasons, such as rowing regattas.
Education
Undergraduate - Management And Communications
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, CANCambridge High School
Cambridge, WKO11.2021
Skills
- Organisation
- Time management
- Customer service
- Hard working
- Reliable
- Responsible
- Friendly and outgoing
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Silver Student Volunteer Army (SVA) badge for 250+ hours of volunteer work in the community.
- High School House Prefect.
- High School Arts and Cultural Committee Co-Chair.
- Recipient of the 'Waikato School Leavers' scholarship 'CHS Educational Trust' scholarship.
Timeline
Despatcher/Administrator
PBT Couriers
11.2021 - 02.2022
Restaurant Waitress
The Boundary
03.2021 - 09.2021
Cafe Worker
Gourmet Delicious
09.2019 - 02.2021
Undergraduate - Management And Communications
University of Canterbury
Cambridge High School
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