Ryan Lomas
Mapua,TAS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Exceptional people skills. Real team player committed to high levels of job performance. Positively interacts with customers and employees alike in work environment.
Currently studying at Massey via Distance, due to a change in life circumstances looking to return to the workforce instead of continuing to study this year.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fertiliser Spreader Operator
Kahurangi Spreading Ltd
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in ateam environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Orchard Worker
Don Urquhart's Orchard
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in centre and tops of trees.
- Removed brush, fallen fruit and trash to maintain clean and safe orchard.
- Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
- Followed safety procedures when climbing ladders and using farm equipment.
- Supervised staff to maintain harvest schedules and landscaping duties.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Inspected trees and plants, identifying signs of disease and pests for prompt attention.
- Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
Guitar Tutor
Ministry Of Education
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Assessed each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
- Encouraged creativity and self-discovery through experimentation with musical instruments.
- Developed comprehensive plans to increase repertoire, technical abilities and aural development.
- Taught students how to clean, polish, dress frets, tighten screws and properly store guitar in case.
- Provided students with written and recorded material to organize home practice sessions.
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Assisted clients in preparing for auditions or performances
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
Guitar Tutor
Self Employed
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Assessed each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
- Encouraged creativity and self-discovery through experimentation with musical instruments.
- Developed comprehensive plans to increase repertoire, technical abilities and aural development.
- Taught students how to clean, polish, dress frets, tighten screws and properly store guitar in case.
- Provided students with written and recorded material to organize home practice sessions.
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Built rapport with students and family members.
- Created and distributed invoices to clients to foster timely payment.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
Orchard Worker
Don Urquhart's Orchard
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in centre and tops of trees.
- Removed brush, fallen fruit and trash to maintain clean and safe orchard.
- Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
- Followed safety procedures when climbing ladders and using farm equipment.
- Supervised staff to maintain harvest schedules and landscaping duties.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Inspected trees and plants, identifying signs of disease and pests for prompt attention.
- Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
Rope Hand
Clearwater Mussels
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Storeman
New World Motueka
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns, providing mutually beneficial solutions.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to store department
Orchard Worker
Don Urquhart's Orchard
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Pruned orchard trees by shortening or removing upper limbs and removing long shoots in centre and tops of trees.
- Removed brush, fallen fruit and trash to maintain clean and safe orchard.
- Maintained healthy trees by pruning and checking for disease.
- Followed safety procedures when climbing ladders and using farm equipment.
- Supervised staff to maintain harvest schedules and landscaping duties.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Inspected trees and plants, identifying signs of disease and pests for prompt attention.
- Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
Packing Operator
Blue Sky Meats
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe working environment in packing area.
- Kept production lines running smoothly and efficiently at all times.
- Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of packing machinery.
- Monitored and adjusted machine settings to maintain product quality and accuracy.
- Sealed products by applying appropriate fastenings and ties and confirmed seal integrity to prevent product and packaging damage.
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
- Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
- Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.
Supermarket Worker
New World Motueka
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
- Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to merchandise products.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Prepared orders for customers without delay to deliver excellent service.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns, providing mutually beneficial solutions.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Fast Food Crew Member
McDonald's Motueka
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Cleaned counter surfaces, dining areas and food preparation areas for maximum health, safety and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Listened attentively to customer complaints or requests and resolved issues without need to escalate.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Delivered complete food orders to guests and confirmed customer satisfaction with completed order.
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Communications - Communications
Massey University
Distance11.2025
Certificate in Contemporary Music (Level 4) - Arts
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson, NZ11.2018
NCEA Level 3 -
Motueka High School
Motueka, TAS12.2015
Skills
- Machinery Operator
- High Level Computer Literacy
- Automotive Repair and Diagnosis
- Familiar with OBD2 Systems
- Data Entry and Management
- Stock Management and Rotation
- Positive Attitude
- Customer Relations
- Working Independently or in Group
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment.
Rumi
Timeline
Fertiliser Spreader Operator
Kahurangi Spreading Ltd
06.2019 - 10.2022
Orchard Worker
Don Urquhart's Orchard
11.2018 - 02.2019
Guitar Tutor
Ministry Of Education
08.2018 - 12.2018
Guitar Tutor
Self Employed
08.2018 - 12.2018
Orchard Worker
Don Urquhart's Orchard
01.2018 - 02.2018
Rope Hand
Clearwater Mussels
10.2017 - 12.2017
Storeman
New World Motueka
03.2017 - 11.2017
Orchard Worker
Don Urquhart's Orchard
06.2016 - 03.2017
Packing Operator
Blue Sky Meats
02.2016 - 06.2016
Supermarket Worker
New World Motueka
07.2015 - 02.2016
Fast Food Crew Member
McDonald's Motueka
09.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Communications - Communications
Massey University
Certificate in Contemporary Music (Level 4) - Arts
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
NCEA Level 3 -
Motueka High School
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