Stella O'Loughlin

• Performed quality control checks on all products prior to packaging
• Operated machinery to produce parts and products according to specifications as well as taking responsibility for large orders in production lines
• Worked on laser engraving on shower and tapware specifically

As head Chef, I lead the kitchen team, our younger staff collectively focused on both creative cooking and efficient operations to enhance the Piha RSA's success. I guided and trained a team while expanding my own skillset. My experience enhanced my problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking, all of which contributed to a more efficient and cohesive work environment.

• Worked in a family-owned retail store over the past few years for periods of a time.
• Assisted to customers' needs and ran the front of the shop individually for the majority of the shift.
• Also completed tasks in and out of the store cleaning and setting up furniture and assisted with deliveries and pickups.

• Greet and seat guests acting as front of house, or overlooking up to two sections.
• Closed restaurant most shifts with a small team after late nights in the lively dining spot.
• Hosted and catered for private functions and events.
• Coordinating with the kitchen and attending to all guests' needs assuring the restaurant ran smoothly at busy times

• Served customers in corporate boxes, suits and large dining lounges during events
• Set up tables with appropriate tableware, linens, and decorations prior to events
• Responded quickly and efficiently to any complaints or issues raised by customers
• Greeted and welcomed guests to the private event

• Worked for a company testing their RFID wristbands against a user database
• Tested for duplicates and broken wristbands
• Worked and processed over 40,000 wristbands
• Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors

• Volunteered as part of a School Rowing squad group
• Worked onsite at a major national rowing regatta for three days at lake Karapiro
• Worked to the event schedule and lined boats up for their races at the correct time
• Communicated with rowers about the schedule/race times
• Assisted in the officials' towers