Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Summary Of Strengths
Timeline
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Renee Lomax

Taihape,Taihape

Summary

Experienced professional in customer service and food preparation with a strong track record at BP Taihape. Demonstrated expertise in cash handling, shift management, and maintaining high cleaning standards. Resourceful Hotel Supervisor with a focus on guest relations, staff management, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to enhance team performance and guest satisfaction through effective communication and leadership skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

3DUB8 Cleaning Specialist

HK Lomax Limited
Taihape, Taihape
04.2025 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness of assigned areas using proper cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Trained new staff on efficient cleaning procedures and best practices.
  • Assisted team members with deep cleaning tasks while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Ensured proper storage of all cleaning tools after each shift.
  • Regularly washed walls to uphold interior cleanliness standards.
  • Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors with appropriate cleaners and tools.

Cleaner/Minder

Coachman Hotel
Taihape
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficient motel services.
  • Oversaw guest check-in and check-out processes for optimal experience.
  • Handled guest inquiries, complaints, and feedback with professionalism.
  • Cleaned guest rooms following hotel standards and procedures.
  • Restocked supplies in guest rooms and restrooms as required.
  • Reported maintenance issues to management promptly to maintain quality.
  • Processed bookings and reservations accurately to maximize occupancy.

Shift Supervisor

BP Taihape
Taihape
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Customer Service, Money Handling, Shift Management/Supervisor
  • Cafe (CTL) Barrister and cook
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Trained new staff on procedures and customer service expectations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to enhance satisfaction.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency in workflow management.

Cleaner

Taihape Motels
Taihape
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained high cleanliness standards in guest rooms and common areas daily.
  • Operated cleaning equipment, including vacuums and floor scrubbers, with efficiency.
  • Collaborated with staff to fulfill guest requests and accommodate special cleaning needs.

Kitchen Hand/Cook

Soul Food
Taihape
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation and ingredient sourcing for menu items.
  • Maintained organization and cleanliness of kitchen workstations and equipment.
  • Operated kitchen appliances, adhering to safety protocols and proper usage guidelines.

Seasonal Work

Christine McKintosh
Taihape, Taihape
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Casual farm work in Taihape (docking)
  • Working in the peacherine orchard (Mangaweka), grading, packing, pruning, picking etc.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Crew Member

McDonalds
Taihape
08.2011 - 12.2012
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced retail environment.
  • Operated cash register, ensuring efficient processing of various payment methods.
  • Handled coffee preparation to maintain high-quality beverage standards.

Crew Member

BP Taihape
Taihape
06.2011 - 05.2012
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced retail environment.
  • Operated cash register, processing multiple payment methods efficiently.
  • Managed shifts to ensure optimal staffing and service delivery.

Cleaner

Tangiwai Sawmill
05.2006 - 08.2008
  • Assisted in deep cleaning tasks during seasonal renovations and inspections.
  • Restocked cleaning supplies and organized storage areas for efficiency.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
  • Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.

Team Member

KFC
Taihape
02.2002 - 06.2003
  • Prepared food items according to KFC recipes and safety protocols.
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections while delivering exceptional service.
  • Maintained a tidy work area throughout shifts to promote efficiency.
  • Operated cash registers for accurate processing of customer payments.
  • Greeted customers upon entry with a friendly demeanor to enhance experience.

Education

High School Diploma -

Taihape College
Taihape, NZ

Skills

  • Culinary skills
  • Food preparation
  • Cash handling
  • Shift management
  • Driving proficiency
  • Soldering expertise
  • Chainsaw operation
  • Farmhand capabilities
  • Health and safety knowledge
  • Customer service
  • Communication abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem solving
  • Cleaning standards
  • Attention to detail
  • Work ethic
  • Heavy lifting
  • Verbal and written communication

Summary Of Strengths

Cooking/kitchen hand skills – I have worked as a cook/kitchen hand in both café and fast food environments here in Taihape and hold a Commercial kitchen ticket., Driving skills – Restricted car license, own reliable transport. Experienced in operating a forklift, although I don’t have an F endorsement/OSH operators certificate., Soldering skills and experience – great hand/eye coordination, handling small parts and soldering to motherboards., Chainsaw skills – completed a chainsaw certificate. While in prison I was part of the gardening team, so was involved in pruning trees, mowing and caring for lawns (also completed a lawn care certificate)., Farm hand skills – Casual docking work., Health and safety awareness – having worked in commercial kitchen environments, and with machinery and tools, I have good health and safety awareness. Have also completed a health and safety certificate., Customer Service Skills - Money handling, operations of shift work, changing of Tills and changing of codes of workers as shifts were handed over. General Cleaning Standards of all areas of work spaces., Customer service and cash handling skills., Able to work independently, self-manage, and prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines., Sound communication skills – able to communicate ideas and instructions, discuss job requirements etc with people from all walks of life., Problem solving skills – loads of common sense and initiative, very flexible and able to respond to problems and change plans accordingly.

Timeline

3DUB8 Cleaning Specialist

HK Lomax Limited
04.2025 - Current

Cleaner/Minder

Coachman Hotel
10.2024 - 03.2025

Shift Supervisor

BP Taihape
02.2023 - 06.2024

Cleaner

Taihape Motels
01.2022 - 04.2023

Kitchen Hand/Cook

Soul Food
01.2022 - 10.2022

Seasonal Work

Christine McKintosh
01.2020 - 07.2021

Crew Member

McDonalds
08.2011 - 12.2012

Crew Member

BP Taihape
06.2011 - 05.2012

Cleaner

Tangiwai Sawmill
05.2006 - 08.2008

Team Member

KFC
02.2002 - 06.2003

High School Diploma -

Taihape College
Renee Lomax