Sarah Cookson
Cambridge,WKO
Summary
Ko Te Arawa, ko Te Whakatōhea, ko Ngāti Porou ngā iwi.
A compassionate and purpose-driven wāhine Māori with a near-completed Diploma in Psychology and a Level 4 Certificate in Social Services. I bring extensive life experience navigating mental health and addiction within a whānau context, fuelling my commitment to kaupapa Māori approaches that restore mana and enhance oranga. My goal is to contribute meaningfully within the Māori mental health sector, particularly in spaces where cultural identity, holistic healing, and rehabilitation intersect. I offer authentic engagement, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn from multidisciplinary teams while honouring the tikanga and mātauranga of our people.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista FOH
Gourmet Delicious
09.2024 - Current
- Create wide variety of hot and cold beverages.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Contractor
Alpine Tree Care Limited
01.2020 - Current
- Groundsman duties; included: Trimming hedges, bushes and trees using manual tools like hedge clippers and chainsaws.
- Kept up to date with all administration duties, invoices, gst etc.
Barista
Te Awa Life Care
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Established relationships with customers and performed a high level of consistency throughout service.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Cafe Supervisor
Coffee Culture
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Ensured efficient operation of café according to health and safety regulations.
- Created an array of coffees to a very high standard.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and policies.
Assistant Manager
BP Connect
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Duties included balancing the day books, business day management (BDM) office, cafe and staff management, staff training, Inductions, Occupational Health and Safety.
- Managed conflicts between employees by providing professional guidance.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholder in the industry.
Education
Level 4 Certificate in Social Services -
BOP Polytechnic
Tauranga, NZDiploma of Psychology
BOP Polytechnic
09-2025
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Physical Labour
- Customer Service
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Inductions
- Health & Safety
- Barista
- Team work
- Staff Training
- Social perceptiveness
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
Barista FOH
Gourmet Delicious
09.2024 - Current
Barista
Te Awa Life Care
01.2023 - 12.2023
Contractor
Alpine Tree Care Limited
01.2020 - Current
Cafe Supervisor
Coffee Culture
01.2017 - 12.2019
Assistant Manager
BP Connect
01.2013 - 12.2016
Level 4 Certificate in Social Services -
BOP Polytechnic
Diploma of Psychology
BOP Polytechnic
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