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Rory Thomson

Summary

Versatile and enthusiastic professional with a diverse skill set in hospitality, agriculture, viticulture, and support work. Thrives in dynamic environments and embraces new challenges. Demonstrates strengths in patience, empathy, and a strong work ethic, making valuable contributions as a team member and quick learner.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Caltex Wanaka
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepped and cooked food daily, consistently delivering high-quality meals
  • Provided excellent customer service and made morning coffees
  • Managed closing duties including final money counts and locking up the store
  • Obtained LPG filling certification

Project De-Vine Environmental Trust
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Worked on eradicating invasive plant species, driving to various sites, and leading team efforts in the field

Lift Operator

Porter Alpine Resort
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Lift operator at a commercial ski resort, ensuring guest safety and maintaining a positive atmosphere
  • Volunteered with ski patrol, gaining a deeper understanding of mountain operations

Support Worker

IDEA Services
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Support worker for individuals with intellectual disabilities, managing daily care and community integration
  • Regularly shopped for groceries and cooked nutritious and appetizing meals for clients
  • Developed strong problem-solving and communication skills in a challenging environment

General Counselor

Camp Anne
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Worked as a general counselor, providing 1:1 care for campers with developmental and physical disabilities
  • Managed camper schedules and care under demanding conditions

Grays Contracting
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Operated agricultural machinery, confident with various implements and GPS systems

The Watermill Bakery
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed various bakery operations, including customer service, order management, and food preparation

Urlar Vineyard
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Assisted with vineyard and winery operations, including organic and biodynamic practices

Education

High School Diploma -

Rathkeale College
Masterton, NZ

Skills

  • Strong communication skills, developed through working on a 1-1 basis with intellectual and physically disabled human's in challenging environments
  • Leadership inn high stressful environmentsproven abiltity to lead teams and collaborate under pressure, such as challenging outdoor environments ( eg, native bush being surrounding in wasps or managing individuals with challenging behaviours
  • Customer service, is a strong suit from different facets of my upbringing and work life , i am a very personable and well-spoken individual
  • Adept at identifying invasive weed species
  • I excel at problem solving through being a leader in many settings and working with individuals from all kinds of cultural backgrounds and nationalities
  • Empathetic and patient with how i communicate and interact with customers and staff

Timeline

Caltex Wanaka
06.2023 - 10.2023

Project De-Vine Environmental Trust
01.2023 - 03.2023

Lift Operator

Porter Alpine Resort
06.2022 - 10.2022

Support Worker

IDEA Services
06.2020 - 01.2022

Grays Contracting
10.2018 - 03.2019

General Counselor

Camp Anne
06.2018 - 09.2019

Urlar Vineyard
02.2018 - 06.2018

The Watermill Bakery
01.2017 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Rathkeale College

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