Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Personal Development & Mentorship Coaching
Additional Information
Timeline
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Rachel Playford

Rachel Playford

Hamilton,Hamilton East

Summary

With a background strongly focused in Customer Service being a hardworking and passionate individual with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Property Manager position and get a step ahead in a Real Estate career. Dedicated, a detail-oriented and organized communicator effective at managing personnel, property and special projects while interacting with property office and maintenance staff to manage on-site activities. Being very focused on achieving goals and working closely with property owners and the wider team to build strong relationships within existing contracts and with new clients while growing a strong portfolio as a Property Manager.

Excited and ready to help your real estate team achieve company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Assistant

Amped Electrical Ltd
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed Fergus an electrical services electronic filing system by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail, sending and receiving invoices for a small electrical company
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders suppliers to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records for approximately 10-20 customers per week
  • Entry level experience in accounting software and reconciliation using xero, approximately 2 hours of accounting each week

Process Assistant

Aviagen NZ Ltd
01.2020 - 04.2023
  • Excelled in a team environment of approximately 30 staff and achieved great success being able to relate well and connect on a personal level with a variety of different personalities within the team
  • A confidently relied upon employee able to adapt and willing to work hard to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities achieving ownership of two different roles within 3 years of employment.
  • Having an empathetic and caring personality has enabled strong relationships to be developed and maintained

Volunteer

On The House
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs to over 100 customers per event.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others in the team of approximately 10 people.
  • Assisted with packing and delivering food to families in need
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and running of events.
  • Assisted with providing and packing food for families.

Sesta School Driver

Cross Country Rentals
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • This was an incredibly rewarding role assisting approximately seven children with disabilities getting to school each day
  • Achieved excellence in this position, always maintaining consistency and excellent communication with the families supported in this line of work

Customer Service Assistant

Subway
10.2014 - 03.2018
  • Developed the key skills in customer service that lead to future success within customer positions
  • Built the base foundation and understanding of how to grow strong interpersonal relationships with both customers and work colleagues.

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology level 3) -

Open Polytechnic
Hamilton, WKO
04.2024

Certificate in Tourism (Aviation, Tourism and Travel) - Tourism

New Zealand School of Tourism

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Word Processing
  • Retail Store Customer Support
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Affiliations

  • The Hip Group Private Mentorship Network

Personal Development & Mentorship Coaching

I have spent the past two years working on my personal growth and developing my knowledge and skills in the areas of finances and financial asset development, business networking, mentorship and communication skills. I have been learning to  leverage this knowledge to build networks and contacts within a variety of industries. I am reading a lot of books on personal growth mindset strategies and communication and have dedicated myself to lifelong learning through this journey. 

Additional Information

I have strong networking contacts within the Real Estate industry that will be able to attest to my dedication and commitment to achieving the results needed to succeed in business and I am able to provide these as supporting character references for my application.

Timeline

Volunteer

On The House
10.2022 - 12.2022

Administration Assistant

Amped Electrical Ltd
08.2021 - 04.2023

Process Assistant

Aviagen NZ Ltd
01.2020 - 04.2023

Sesta School Driver

Cross Country Rentals
04.2018 - 12.2019

Customer Service Assistant

Subway
10.2014 - 03.2018

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology level 3) -

Open Polytechnic

Certificate in Tourism (Aviation, Tourism and Travel) - Tourism

New Zealand School of Tourism
Rachel Playford