Sonia Waters
Westport,New Zealand
Summary
I am highly organized individual with great communication and interpersonal skills. As a mature team worker, I am adaptable to challenging situations and work well under pressure. Having a positive outlook on life which helps when faced with challenging situations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Support Officer
Department of Conservation
04.2023 - Current
- General office support for Westport district office with a variety of duties, fleet maintenance and checks, training records and health and safety, ordering through SAP, archiving and filing and anything else the team need support with.
Sole Trader
Wholesale supplier
09.2005 - Current
- Created a wholesale jewelry business selling to gift shops around New Zealand
- Website and email orders, creating documents for reorders and communicating with shops
- Working from home.
Admin/community support
Heartland Services/Pact Group
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Working with clients with a range of issues from financial, IRD, MSD, ACC and Insurance often when upset or emotional including thru the Westport floods in July 2021
- I was also responsible for the day to day running of the office and vehicles.
Budget Advisor
Buller Budget Advisory Service
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Working with clients with financial difficulties, contacting creditors, NZ Insolvency and trustees and MSD, ACC, IRD on behalf of clients and working with the client on how to budget
- Working with clients with challenging situations.
Waitress
Park Café
09.2004 - 04.2006
- Waitressing part-time in a high volume café
- I have over 10 years’ experience working in Hospitality around the world in my 20’s.
Education
Budget Advisor Introductory Course -
Fincap
07.2019
Diploma Environmental Education -
Bicton College
12.2003
Sixth Form Certificate -
Marlborough Girls College
12.1992
Skills
- High level of customer service, experience with challenging situations
- Work well under pressure
- Can do attitude and desire to make a difference
- Positive in my daily work even when under pressure
- Organized with good time management skills
- Forward thinking and work well with minimal direction
- Enjoy problem solving especially under pressure
Activities
I enjoy camping, hiking, and cycling with my family and friends. Free time is spent exploring the trails, beaches and backcountry of our region. Meditation and Yoga have also been a large part of my life for over 20 years.
References
Adrienne McEnaney, Pact, Westport, 03 789 6519
Timeline
Business Support Officer
Department of Conservation
04.2023 - Current
Admin/community support
Heartland Services/Pact Group
05.2021 - 12.2021
Budget Advisor
Buller Budget Advisory Service
06.2019 - 04.2021
Sole Trader
Wholesale supplier
09.2005 - Current
Waitress
Park Café
09.2004 - 04.2006
Budget Advisor Introductory Course -
Fincap
Diploma Environmental Education -
Bicton College
Sixth Form Certificate -
Marlborough Girls College
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