Samantha Holmes
Labourer, Housekeeper, Customer Services
Christchurch
Summary
Committed and passionate job seeker in search for a career, change of direction, career progression and success. Takes pride in personal presentation, punctuality, versatility and positive, can-do attitude. A determined, self-motivated hard worker always up for a challenge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Labourer
Blue Sky Pastures
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Sorted multiple lamb and beef products down conveyor belt at high speed, followed by weighing and packing products into correct boxes
- Experience with Standard Operating Procedures, hazardous substances and diseases and Emergency Procedures
- Learned how to hold composure in high stress situations
- Gained mental and physical strength
Housekeeper
Dream Clean Residential
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Gained excellent time management skills by having to complete each clean within strict deadlines
- Improved people skills by building rapport with clients
- Proven flexibility and reliability by meeting client's needs and expectations
- Knowledge of standard health and safety handling of chemicals
Housekeeper and Supervisor
Base Backpackers
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Ability to supervise team of 6+ housekeeping staff
- Inspected rooms and kept up with laundry
- Assisted with guest check in and special requests
Shop Assistant
Collingwood Food Centre
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Served customers at front counter as well as completed food preparation in busy kitchen
- Ensured all tasks were completed by specific deadlines
- Served lotto, completed stock take and stock rotation
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Served customers in drive-thru as well as at front counter
- Kept lobby clean. Ensured swept and mopped floors and emptied rubbish bins.
- Learned how to make barista coffee
Server
Reading Cinemas
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Served tickets and food to customers
- Cleaned theatre's, bathrooms and lobby
- Shared knowledge of current movies and upcoming movies
- Ability to build rapport with regular customers and new customers
- Performed both opening shifts and closing shifts
Education
Certificate - Tourism And Travel
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill 05.2014 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Southland Girls High School
Invercargill 02.2007 - 06.2013
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Proactivity
Team Work
Leadership
Adaptability
Work Ethic
Communication
Strong attention to detail
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Time Management
Interpersonal skills
References
Mariska Robertson
Previous Employer
0220780155
Bill O'Sullivan
Previous Employer and Landlord
0272061238
Rachel Hucklebridge
Previous Landlord
0272285935
Timeline
Labourer
Blue Sky Pastures
08.2022 - 05.2024
Housekeeper
Dream Clean Residential
07.2020 - 04.2022
Housekeeper and Supervisor
Base Backpackers
06.2018 - 07.2020
Shop Assistant
Collingwood Food Centre
01.2017 - 06.2018
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2016 - 12.2017
Certificate - Tourism And Travel
Southern Institute of Technology
05.2014 - 11.2014
Server
Reading Cinemas
06.2011 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Southland Girls High School
02.2007 - 06.2013