Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Personal Information
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Timeline
Volunteer
Ruth Asiata

Ruth Asiata

Porirua,Wellington

Summary

I am an outgoing, yet calm and friendly person. I have a positive and enthusiastic outlook on life. I am a co-operative team player and willing to help people in all circumstances to meet and exceed their needs.

I relate well with Youth and am compassionate. Possess skills in crisis intervention, program development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to drive positive outcomes and support community well-being.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader Manager / Tutor

Capital Training
Porirua, Wellington
01.2021 - Current

Who is Capital Training? Capital Training believes all learners, from all walks of life, have the potential to succeed and learn. They offer NCEA1 and NCEA2 for learners aged 15 years.

  • Develop and establish a new capital training center in Porirua.
  • Establish stakeholders and networks in the Porirua community.
  • Interview students
  • Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
  • Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
  • Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
  • Established safe and inclusive environments for youth, promoting positive behavior and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborated with counselors to communicate relevant information.
  • Collaborated with schools, families, and community organizations to support youth development and access to resources.
  • Offered key emotional support to special needs youth.

Tutor

Capital Training
, Wellington
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Offered support and strategies for students with learning disabilities to achieve academic success.
  • Created a positive learning environment that was conducive to student success.
  • Fostered a positive and encouraging learning environment to boost students' confidence and motivation.
  • Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.

Officiator / Tutor / Assessor

Service IQ
, Wellington
06.2013 - 09.2019
  • Red Shirts in Schools is a school gateway program based on the Retail Institute's Customer Service Award and contextualized to The Warehouse environment.
  • The aim of the program is to offer students work experience and help them transition from school to the workplace while they gain Level 2 credits in Retail.
  • Officiating classes, lessons, and assessing students in Level 2 Retail at The Warehouse with students (aged 15 years and older).
  • Red Shirts in Schools is a program based on the Retail Institute's Customer Service Award and contextualized to The Warehouse environment.
  • The aim of the program is to offer students work experience and help them transition from school to the workplace while they gain Level 2 credits in Retail.

Travel Agent Assistant - Part Time

Travelsmart Porirua
Porirua, Wellington
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Assisted customers in selecting the best possible package with the least expense.
  • Prepared customized itineraries based on customer needs and preferences.
  • Established base of loyal clientele due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
  • Ensured all reservations were accurately documented in agency's system prior to client departure date.
  • Sustained operational efficiencies, coordinating domestic/international customer travel accommodations while managing airfare, hotel bookings, and rental car reservations.

Tutor

New Zealand School of Tourism
, Wellington
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Officiating classes and lessons at Travel Careers & Training with students (aged 16 years and older).
  • To train and assess students in Level 3 and 4 Travel and Tourism qualifications.
  • Created a positive learning environment that was conducive to student success.
  • Fostered a positive and encouraging learning environment to boost students' confidence and motivation.
  • Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Salesperson - Student Liaison

New Zealand School of Tourism
, Wellington
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Support the manager in Student recruitment and Networks.
  • Interviewing new Students and advising them of the best course to suit their future.
  • Liaising with Schools, attending career expos and making visits to stakeholders.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.

Travel Broker

NZ Travel Brokers
10.2010 - 05.2015
  • Selling, booking and co-ordinating travel arrangements for clients
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving any travel-related issues promptly.
  • Managed financial transactions related to travel bookings, including invoicing and payments.
  • Utilized GDS systems efficiently for booking and confirming travel plans.

Accounts administration, Business Development & Training

NiuHUB Pasifika (Charitable Trust)
08.2013 - 02.2015
  • Supporting Pasifika communities with budgeting and financial information.
  • Accounts Administration Using Xero.
  • Develop and deliver workshops to students and adults.

Office Manager

Hockly Plumbers NZ Ltd
Wellington, New Zealand
12.2007 - 02.2010
  • Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
  • Prepared and processed payroll.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
  • Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Managed accounts receivable functions including billing, collections, customer inquiries.

Accounts Assistant

House of Travel Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2003 - 12.2007
  • Reconciled expenses and financial records.
  • Researched, analyzed and resolved billing issues with customers or vendors promptly.
  • Handled daily cash transactions and maintained petty cash fund.
  • Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions.
  • Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
  • Managed vendor relations through timely invoice payments and resolving any outstanding payment disputes.
  • Completed reconciliations of various accounts including petty cash, credit cards and bank accounts.
  • Kept track of drink inventory and ordered new stock to maintain supplies.

Personal Assistant / Travel Co-Ordinator

Adventure Travel Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • This involved a variety of duties; starting on the frontline welcoming customers into the store and making sure they were taken care of
  • Answering phones
  • Travel Bookings
  • Researching and preparing detailed itineraries and ensuring all details were correct
  • Ordering Brochures and Stationary
  • Systems Administrator
  • Banking
  • General Administration
  • GDS System: Galileo/Amadeaus

Personal Assistant / Travel Co-Ordinator

Rhind and Gardiner House of Travel
Johnsonville, New Zealand
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • This involved a variety of duties; starting on the frontline welcoming customers into the store and making sure they were taken care of
  • Answering phones
  • Travel Bookings
  • Researching and preparing detailed itineraries and ensuring all details were correct
  • Ordering Brochures and Stationary
  • Systems Administrator
  • Banking
  • General Administration
  • GDS System: Galileo/Amadeaus

Education

Level 5 Adult Literacy and Numeracy Certificate -

NCALNE
01.2020

Budget Advisor -

02.2013

Unit Standard 4098 - Use Standards to Assess Candidate Performance

02.2013

ATTTO Level 4 certificate -

ATTTO
Wellington
01.2013

ATTTO Level 3 -

ATTTO
Wellington
01.2006

ATTTO Level 1 and 2 - Welcome to Tourism, Documentation and Law, People Skills, Cross Cultural Skills, Effective Communication Skills, Customer Service and Selling Skills, Learning Airline Booking Systems, Destination New Zealand, Keyboarding / Word processing Skills

Travel Careers and Training
Wellington
10.1995

Some College (No Degree) -

First Aid Certificate
First Aid Consultants Ltd

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Stakeholder management
  • Employee engagement
  • Basic counseling
  • Student mentoring
  • Relationship building
  • Small group facilitation
  • Active listening
  • Community service

Volunteer Experience

  • 1994-1995, Leader, El Rancho Youth Camps, Responsible for supervising young people, supervising activities, organisation of entertainment and activities and general duties.
  • 1998, Hospitality, Youth with a Mission - Spain, Responsible for preparing, cooking and serving meals. General cleaning. Preparing rooms for guests.
  • 1997-1998, Youth Group Leader, WSCF Church, Leading 14-16 year olds on activities and lessons.
  • 2010-2013, Volunteer help, Children's music sessions - Wellington
  • 2017-2022, Team Manager, Rugby Team for my Children

Personal Information

Driving Licence: Full NZ Drivers Licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Leader Manager / Tutor

Capital Training
01.2021 - Current

Tutor

Capital Training
09.2019 - 01.2021

Travel Agent Assistant - Part Time

Travelsmart Porirua
03.2016 - 03.2018

Tutor

New Zealand School of Tourism
08.2013 - 07.2015

Salesperson - Student Liaison

New Zealand School of Tourism
08.2013 - 07.2015

Accounts administration, Business Development & Training

NiuHUB Pasifika (Charitable Trust)
08.2013 - 02.2015

Officiator / Tutor / Assessor

Service IQ
06.2013 - 09.2019

Travel Broker

NZ Travel Brokers
10.2010 - 05.2015

Office Manager

Hockly Plumbers NZ Ltd
12.2007 - 02.2010

Accounts Assistant

House of Travel Wellington
01.2003 - 12.2007

Personal Assistant / Travel Co-Ordinator

Adventure Travel Wellington
01.1999 - 01.2003

Personal Assistant / Travel Co-Ordinator

Rhind and Gardiner House of Travel
01.1995 - 01.1998

Level 5 Adult Literacy and Numeracy Certificate -

NCALNE

Budget Advisor -

Unit Standard 4098 - Use Standards to Assess Candidate Performance

ATTTO Level 4 certificate -

ATTTO

ATTTO Level 3 -

ATTTO

ATTTO Level 1 and 2 - Welcome to Tourism, Documentation and Law, People Skills, Cross Cultural Skills, Effective Communication Skills, Customer Service and Selling Skills, Learning Airline Booking Systems, Destination New Zealand, Keyboarding / Word processing Skills

Travel Careers and Training

Some College (No Degree) -

First Aid Certificate
Ruth Asiata