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Sarah Stoddart

Christchurch

Summary

Over the past ten years, I have gained experience in 3 very different work environments, from customer service to hairdressing to a packing handler at a freezing works where I am currently employed. My current role is fast paced, involves forward thinking and physical labour. I need to be continually fully focused, aware of my surroundings and on my feet for my ten hour shift. Health and Safety is paramount along with good clean food handling skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Packaging Operator

South Pacific Meats
02.2020 - Current
  • Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
  • Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
  • Used pallet jacks to safely move product and materials.
  • Completed processing activities to conform with laws, safety standards and product hygiene standards.
  • Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
  • Sorted, graded, weighed and inspected products and actively monitored production line.
  • Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.

Hairstylist

Synergy Hair
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase sales
  • Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Recorded notes for future reference, including customer preferences and services delivered.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Designed individualized plans to assist customers in healing damaged or dry hair.
  • Sold and promoted hair care products.
  • Completed safety training and certifications.
  • Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
  • Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.

Customer Service Officer

Vehicle Inspection New Zealand
07.2011 - 02.2016

Over the past four years that I have worked with VINZ. I have gathered a lot of information and gained essential skills.

Through this job I would answer the phone, gather information that they have and aid them to what they need. I was also in charge of ordering stationary and doing the banking.

Through this job I learnt how to invoice customers and through this maintain a high level of communication with our frequent customers. While maintaining these customers, I was able to build some cliental in which help increase sales.

Education

New Zealand Diploma in Business - Business

Christchurch Polytechnic of Technology
Christchurch
2019

Certificate - Level 3 Meat Processing

Primary Industry Training Organisation
Christchurch
06.2020

Certificate - Certificate in Manufacturing

Primary Industry Organisation
Christchurch
02.2020

Certificate in Manufacturing Level 2 -

NCEA
Christchurch, CAN
02.2020

Certificate - Hairdressing

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, CAN
11.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

Hillmorton High School
Hoon Hay, Christchurch
2010

High School Diploma -

Hillmorton High School
Christchurch, CAN
12.2009

Skills

  • Creative problem solver
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Quick learner
  • Strong client relations
  • Proficient in cash management
  • Credit card processing
  • Quick Typing
  • Patient with customers
  • Communicate efficiently and affectively
  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliable
  • Flexible and available for any work shifts
  • Production packaging
  • Packaging experience
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Self-motivated professional
  • I have a full current drivers license and own transport
  • Machine Operation
  • Product Inspection
  • Product Packaging
  • Labeling Accuracy

Referees

Work Referee; Cema 0210791929

Personal Referee: Lesley Falvey, 0277391488

Timeline

Packaging Operator

South Pacific Meats
02.2020 - Current

Hairstylist

Synergy Hair
04.2017 - 09.2019

Customer Service Officer

Vehicle Inspection New Zealand
07.2011 - 02.2016

New Zealand Diploma in Business - Business

Christchurch Polytechnic of Technology

Certificate - Level 3 Meat Processing

Primary Industry Training Organisation

Certificate - Certificate in Manufacturing

Primary Industry Organisation

Certificate in Manufacturing Level 2 -

NCEA

Certificate - Hairdressing

Ara Institute of Canterbury

High School Diploma - undefined

Hillmorton High School

High School Diploma -

Hillmorton High School
Sarah Stoddart