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Skylah Walden

Auckland,Devonport

Summary

I'm a 18-year old female who has finished school and I am looking to start a part time job. My availability is Wednesday-Friday as I am starting a Personal Training course in 2025 which requires me to attend on weekends. I'd be thrilled to work 1-2 days weekly depending on what you have to offer. I am super friendly and learn fast on the job. If you have a position available I would love the opportunity to work with you.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

SoulSprite (Trainee Fitness Instructor)

Kate Walden
Devonport
08.2024 - Current

This is a flexible work arrangement. I've been training with SoulSprite boxing for seven years and I was invited to train up as an assistant coach. This is a mentoring role for young boxers and T.R.X pupils. I help welcome new students, teach technical skills, motivate and ensure positive reinforcement while taking my classes. I'm currently training up to become a partime coach at Soulsprite. I have already gained experience teaching kids/teens boxing classes as well as T.R.X classes.

  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
  • Enhanced class participation by designing fun and engaging group exercise routines that catered to various fitness levels.
  • Created an inclusive environment for all participants by modifying exercises to accommodate varying skill levels and physical limitations.
  • Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Promoted a positive workout environment by fostering strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
  • Maintained clean and organized workout environment to enhance overall fitness experience.

Hammer Hardware (Till Operator)

Matt Senior
Devonport
05.2022 - Current

I've been working at Hammer Hardware as the only till operator on Monday's and Tuesday's for 2 1/2 years now. Other than the till I do tasks such as cleaning/organising, stocking items on shelves + labelling, deadheading + labelling plants, watering plants, taking customer phone calls, setting up customer delivery's, loading bags of soil into customers cars, etc.

  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tills simultaneously during peak hours.
  • Increased operational efficiency by assisting with restocking shelves and maintaining product displays when not attending to customers at the till.
  • Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions, fostering loyalty to the store brand.
  • Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions with precision, ensuring accurate drawer counts at the end of shifts.
  • Reduced wait times for customers by quickly processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • Maintained a well-organized workspace for improved efficiency during busy periods.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to maintain a clean and inviting store environment that enhanced the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Assisted in training new till operators, sharing best practices and company policies to improve overall team performance.

Hammer Hand

Felesi Poliko
South Auckland
02.2022 - 02.2023

This was a flexible work arrangement, I would assist the building team while doing the same work as the other building apprentices. I was given jobs such as framing, measuring and cutting of timber, demolition, building walls and furniture along with other ad hoc jobs.

Babysitter

Georgia Fear
Devonport
01.2022 - 02.2022

This was a temporary position during covid pandemic. I helped nanny Georgia's two-year old daughter whilst she worked for six hours a week. I have experience babysitting my seven-year old sister since she was born, so I have a great skill set for this type of work and really enjoy looking after children of all ages. I have also babysat for four other families consistently in the past during 2023.

Skills

    - Great people/communication skills

    - Reliable time management and commitment
    - Happy to work in a team or autonomously

    - Extremely clean and organized
    - Calm under pressure
    - Hardworking, driven and goal orientated
    - Very adaptable and flexible
    - Commercially aware
    - Comfortable in leadership roles
    - Confident manner
    - Honest and transparent
    - IT skills, Google docs, Google slides, emailing, social media
    - Good phone manner

    - Completed a barista course

    - Completed a mocktail and mixology course

Timeline

SoulSprite (Trainee Fitness Instructor)

Kate Walden
08.2024 - Current

Hammer Hardware (Till Operator)

Matt Senior
05.2022 - Current

Hammer Hand

Felesi Poliko
02.2022 - 02.2023

Babysitter

Georgia Fear
01.2022 - 02.2022
Skylah Walden