Rosalie Taylor
Leeston
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide
Ellesmere College
10.2023 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Advised and counselled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Owner/Operator Canteen
Self-employeed
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organised Catering
- Help train students in food prep, money handling, serving customers
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Owner/operator
Rosies Mobile Kitchen
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Sous Chef
Craig Bradford
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Baker
Leeston Coffee Shop
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
Casual Relief Teacher
Ministry Of Education
02.2004 - 02.2011
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Bar Manager
Famous Grouse
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
Childcaregiver
Barnados
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kaiapoi High School
Kaiapoi, NZGraduate Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Lower Hutt, NZBachelor of Teaching And Learning (primary) -
Christchurch College of Education
ChristchurchSmall Business Management
Christchurch Business Academy
Christchurch, NZCertificate in Retail NZQA
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Lower Hutt, NZ2009
Skills
I consider myself an honest and reliable person with a positive outlook I pay attention to detail, with good time management skills and work on my own or as part of a larger team I am prepared to undertake ongoing training to enhance my employment opportunities
I have a passion for cooking and teaching I have travelled to places globally and have been able to experience many different cultures cuisines and ways of executing food
My background is from Maori culture, I have spent a lot of my younger years on the Chatham Islands where I have also learnt to grow, hunt, gather and prepare food
I have also owned three of my own retail shops over the years, where I have learnt to deal with many different personalities and also gained skills in dealing with mediation
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Ellesmere College
10.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator Canteen
Self-employeed
03.2022 - 10.2023
Owner/operator
Rosies Mobile Kitchen
07.2019 - 11.2021
Sous Chef
Craig Bradford
11.2017 - 03.2019
Baker
Leeston Coffee Shop
05.2016 - 03.2018
Bar Manager
Famous Grouse
08.2008 - 08.2010
Casual Relief Teacher
Ministry Of Education
02.2004 - 02.2011
Childcaregiver
Barnados
01.1995 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Kaiapoi High School
Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Bachelor of Teaching And Learning (primary) -
Christchurch College of Education
Small Business Management
Christchurch Business Academy
Certificate in Retail NZQA
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
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