Ryan O'Connor
Wellington
Summary
Detail-oriented, hard-working, and passionate individual soon to graduate from university with a Bachelor of Design with Honours. A dynamic team player who thrives on collaborating with peers to deliver exceptional outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills and a great communicator who takes on tasks requiring innovative solutions. Committed to continuously improving skill set and eagerly embraces growth opportunities. Diverse experience in hospitality, retail, marketing, design, production, branding, and sales. Contributed to the creation and production of services for various events. Seeking roles that engage interests and allow for further contribution of skills and passion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FOH Team Member
Double Vision Brewing
01.2023 - Current
- Bar duties including knowledge of products and customer service
- Compered in extra services such as pub quizzes and bingo nights
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
DJ Entertainment
Grooveset Entertainment
01.2023 - Current
- Creating an atmosphere with my music selection for patrons to increase sales for the business as a resident DJ in bars in Wellington
FOH Team Member
Leroy's Bar
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Serving customers providing my knowledge of products and contributing to menu changes
- Minimal management roles and training new workers
Kitchen Hand | Junior Chef
Leroy's Bar
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Food preparation and cooking of restaurant orders
- Overseeing food quality and problem solving
- Collaborating with other staff for smooth operation and training new workers
Food and Beverage Attendant
Collective Hospitality
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Serving customers at various event operations
Brand Owner
Clothing Brand
01.2019 - Current
- Created a start-up clothing line for a new streetwear brand including; designing, sourcing, production and sales
Retail
Swim T3
01.2018 - 12.2019
- All aspects of retail including; customer service, stock take, visual merchandising and sales
Education
Bachelor of Design - Visual Communication Design with Honours
Massey University
Wellington, NZ04-2024
Design & Visual Communications -
Wellington College
Wellington, NZ01.2019
Skills
- Retail operations
- Complex Problem-solving
- Marketing operations
- Design
- Production
- Sales
- Event services production
- Documentation and reporting
- Guest relations
- Staff coordination
- Customer service
- Time management
Accomplishments
- LCQ Certificate.
- Excellence endorsed for Visual Communications Level 3.
- Graduate at Massey University with a Bachelor of Design with Honours.
Timeline
FOH Team Member
Double Vision Brewing
01.2023 - Current
DJ Entertainment
Grooveset Entertainment
01.2023 - Current
FOH Team Member
Leroy's Bar
01.2022 - 01.2023
Kitchen Hand | Junior Chef
Leroy's Bar
01.2020 - 01.2022
Food and Beverage Attendant
Collective Hospitality
01.2019 - 12.2019
Brand Owner
Clothing Brand
01.2019 - Current
Retail
Swim T3
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Design - Visual Communication Design with Honours
Massey University
Design & Visual Communications -
Wellington College
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