Sequoia Baker-Mantell
Nelson,Atawhai
Summary
I am a highly motivated person with a desire to take on new opportunities and challenges. With a strong work ethic, adaptability and good interpersonal skills, I adapt to working effectively unsupervised and quickly master new skills. I am hard working, excellent at multitasking, problem solving and have good time management abilities. I am a very reliable and self motivated person. I get on with people of all ages and work well in a team environment. I have a friendly personality and great communication skills. I am a quick learner and will strive to achieve goals in all areas. I know I would make a loyal, conscientious team member and would love the opportunity to learn new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Hairdresser
Aboki Hair Salon
Nelson, NSN
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted hair stylists with colorwork by applying base colors and toners.
- Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for health and safety purposes.
- Assisted senior hairdressers in complex tasks, ensuring smooth salon operations and timely service delivery.
- Performed basic housekeeping duties such as sweeping, taking out trash and collecting dirty linens for wash.
- Minimized infection risks by using required solutions and procedures to clean and sanitize tools.
- Enhanced overall salon atmosphere by contributing to a positive work environment and fostering strong team dynamics.
- Safeguarded client confidentiality by keeping accurate records of treatments performed while maintaining privacy protocols.
- Sterilized cutting equipment and refilled hair product bottles to assist hair stylists during busy periods.
- Upheld highest standards of professionalism throughout all interactions with clients, colleagues, supervisors.
Retail Assistant
Kmart
Richmond, Nelson
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Used systems to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with team members to accomplish sales goals and improve overall store performance.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries efficiently.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various roles within the retail environment as needed.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
- Arranged floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
Online Grocery Associate
Woolworths New Zealand
Nelson
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for order completion and pickup times.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently and accurately fulfilling online grocery orders.
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Assisted in training new Online Grocery Associates, sharing best practices for efficient order processing and customer service techniques.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among fellow associates.
Education
NCEA Level 2 -
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson, NZRestricted Drivers License
Skills
- Punctuality
- Sanitation Practices
- Client Services
- Appointment Scheduling
- Good work ethic
- Honest
Hobbies
- Cheerleading
- Friends and family
- Touch rugby
- Reading
- Helping others
Timeline
Apprentice Hairdresser
Aboki Hair Salon
10.2023 - Current
Retail Assistant
Kmart
04.2023 - 10.2023
Online Grocery Associate
Woolworths New Zealand
03.2022 - 04.2023
NCEA Level 2 -
Nelson College For Girls
Restricted Drivers License