Rachel Brebner
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Drama Teacher
The Court Theatre
Christchurch
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques from my personal studies and learnings
Box Office/ Bar
The Court Theatre
Christchurch
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Till / Cash handling, Cocktail making, Ticket Sales, Customer service
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
FOH/ Barista
Avida Good Friends Café
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial and other equipment.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for daily register balances.
Residential Advisor
Otautahi House, Ara Institute of Canterbury
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinates Student activities, Acting as a mentor for students, First Aid Trained, Fire Extinguishing Training, Problem Solving
- Assisted students in handling tough situations to resolve problems.
- Collaborated with fellow Residential Advisors to plan and host engaging social events for residents.
- Monitored common areas and enforced quiet hours, promoting a respectful living environment for all residents.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order and safety in residence hall.
Café Assistant
The Med
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Customer service, Till, Food preparation, Qualified Barista
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
Assistant Assembly Technician
Bluelab
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Experience in production line assembly hydroponics
- Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions.
- Followed specific blueprints and diagrams to assemble components and comply with industry standards.
Check Out Operator
New World
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Customer Service, Cashing up of tills
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area, ensuring a positive shopping experience for patrons.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
National Academy of Singing And Dramatic Arts, Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ11.2022
Aquinas College
12.2018
St Marys Primary School
12.2011
Accomplishments
- 2022, Bachelor of Performing Arts, National Academy of singing and Dramatic Arts
- 2019, ATCL Diploma of Speech and Drama, Trinity College London
- 2016 - 2018, Excellence endorsements in NCEA Level 1,2 & 3
- 2016 - 2018, Academic Honours Awards Level 1-3, Aquinas College
- 2018, Arts and Culture Honours Award, Aquinas College
- 2018, Top Academic Achiever in Drama, Aquinas College
- 2018, Coffee Appreciation and Barista Course, Expresso Stuff Coffee School, Tauranga
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/05/00
References
- Holly Chappell-Eason, Teacher/Director, hollyrchappell@gmail.com
- Chiaki Bolam-Smith, Ara Community Development, 021 922985, Chiaki.Bolam-Smith@ara.ac.nz
Timeline
FOH/ Barista
Avida Good Friends Café
12.2022 - 02.2023
Drama Teacher
The Court Theatre
01.2022 - 12.2023
Box Office/ Bar
The Court Theatre
01.2022 - 02.2023
Residential Advisor
Otautahi House, Ara Institute of Canterbury
01.2021 - 01.2022
Café Assistant
The Med
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Assembly Technician
Bluelab
01.2019 - 07.2019
Check Out Operator
New World
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
National Academy of Singing And Dramatic Arts, Ara Institute of Canterbury
Aquinas College
St Marys Primary School