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Sophie Baker

Palmerston North

Summary

Skills and Abilities that I have gained from both work and school will forever be with me. Working at a Four Square provided me with better time management, attention to detail and better social skills as I wanted to give customers the best experience they could get. Volunteering at Vineyards and Reserves instilled more skills with equipment management and usage, as well as pruning/trimming, plants beds, higher physical stamina etc. This also is applied to studying which has given better research and analytic abilities, greater collaboration skills, adaptable, and teamwork. I'm ready to use these skills in the work force and prepare me for what my work life might be like in the near future

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Assistant

Waikanae Beach Four Square
03.2022 - 02.2025
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Increased store efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and restocking merchandise as needed.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, turning negative experiences into positive outcomes.
  • Kept store well maintained and presentable for customer
  • Operated Lotto counter

Volunteer

Lavender Creek Farm
08.2024 - 08.2024

Pruning/Trellising grape vines before budbreak

  • Pruning old branches
  • Strapping new growing branches to wire
  • Cleaning all discarded branches
  • Cleaning and storing equipment
  • Disposing all branches

Volunteer

Paraparaumu College
06.2023 - 06.2023

Helping with open day: Hort/Ag class

  • assistance with the setup (information slides and hands on activities)
  • Interacting with students and parents (Through talking and activities)
  • Informing Students and parents what the curriculum would look like and was to expect
  • Packing everything up

Volunteer

Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve
04.2021 - 04.2021
  • Planting Native Trees/Bushes/Shrubs
  • Moving equipment to and from planting areas
  • Cleaning equipment after


Education

High School Diploma -

Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu, NZ
10-2024

Bachelor of Science - Bacholer's of Horticulture Science

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
05-2028

Skills

  • Organisation
  • Time/Workload Management
  • Pruning and trimming
  • Physical stamina
  • Teamwork
  • Strong Communication
  • Flower bed arrangements
  • High initiative
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Research and analysis
  • Harvesting
  • Punctuality and work ethic
  • Safety procedures
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Weed management
  • Planting crops
  • Active learning

Timeline

Volunteer

Lavender Creek Farm
08.2024 - 08.2024

Volunteer

Paraparaumu College
06.2023 - 06.2023

Store Assistant

Waikanae Beach Four Square
03.2022 - 02.2025

Volunteer

Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve
04.2021 - 04.2021

High School Diploma -

Paraparaumu College

Bachelor of Science - Bacholer's of Horticulture Science

Massey University
Sophie Baker