Stevi'Lee Furness
Christchurch
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dedicated and adaptable.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafe Worker
ESS
Burnham, New Zealand
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Greeted customers upon arrival and provided assistance with menu selections
- Received payment from customers, processed credit card transactions, and issued change or receipts
- Cleaned tables in the dining area before and after customer seating
- Stocked service areas with napkins, utensils, condiments, and other supplies
- Adhered to health and safety regulations when handling food items
Military Bar Waitress
ESS
Burnham, New Zealand
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided professional bar service to high-ranking military personel.
- Maintained accurate cash handling practices while efficiently serving customers
- Assessed patrons' needs to always provide proactive service
Assembler
Bowranda
Christchurch, New Zealand
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and productivity while working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
- Completed projects on time in a time-efficient manner
Machine Operator
ENI Engineering
Christchurch, New Zealand
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated and maintained CNC machines
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements
- CNC Lathe and CNC Punch
- Followed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products
- Gained Powder coating, Assembly, Pre-treatment, Folding (CNC Fold) and Forklift license
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time
- Visually inspected product
- Product knowledge
Assembly Worker
Moat
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time
- Assembled Ovens / unit part items to specification
- Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production
Swimming Instructor
Hilton Brown Swimming
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged 5 to 10 years
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings and fins correctly to teach students
Bar Waitress, Kitchen Hand
The Workshop
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Checked identification of customers ordering cocktails to confirm patrons met age requirements to order alcoholic beverages
- Performed opening and closing duties within bar area according to schedule
- Greeted customers in bar area of busy, fast-paced restaurant with energy and enthusiasm
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
Laboratory Assistant
AsureQuality New Zealand
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols
- Analyzed test data and presented findings using charts and graphs
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Shop Floor Assistant
The Warehouse Group
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
- Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone
Retail Sales Assistant
Herdman Shoes
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
- Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone
Receptionist, Assistant Hairdresser
Just Cuts
04.2011 - 02.2014
- Greeted and assisted visitors with professionalism and courtesy.
- Maintained organized reception area to ensure a welcoming environment.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
Education
National Certiıcate - Computing Levels 2/3
New Zealand Institute of Business and Technology
New ZealandFirst Aid Certiıcation -
Unitec
New ZealandCertiıcate - Electronic Technology
New Zealand School of Education
New ZealandNational Certiıcate - In Computer Servicing
New Zealand School of Education
New ZealandNational Certiıcate in Mechanical Engineering -
Unitec - Carrington Road
New ZealandCertiıcate in Welding And Fabrication -
Unitec - Carrington Road
New ZealandSkills
- CNC machines operation
- Production engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Product knowledge
- Powder coating
- Assembly
- Pre-treatment
- Folding (CNC Fold)
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Production time reduction
- Oven assembly
- Equipment issue notification
- Device inspection
- Engineering
- Machinery
- Forklift licensed
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Assessment Skills
- Swim Instruction
- Strong Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Communication and Interpersonal
- Communications
- Customer service
- Phone etiquette
- Office administration
- Cash handling
- Food safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Professional demeanor
Certification
Forklift Licence
Timeline
Cafe Worker
ESS
09.2024 - 05.2025
Military Bar Waitress
ESS
03.2024 - 05.2025
Assembler
Bowranda
11.2023 - 01.2024
Machine Operator
ENI Engineering
08.2022 - 07.2023
Assembly Worker
Moat
03.2021 - 05.2022
Swimming Instructor
Hilton Brown Swimming
03.2020 - 06.2020
Bar Waitress, Kitchen Hand
The Workshop
05.2019 - 12.2019
Laboratory Assistant
AsureQuality New Zealand
03.2016 - 06.2016
Shop Floor Assistant
The Warehouse Group
01.2015 - 11.2015
Retail Sales Assistant
Herdman Shoes
12.2014 - 01.2015
Receptionist, Assistant Hairdresser
Just Cuts
04.2011 - 02.2014
National Certiıcate - Computing Levels 2/3
New Zealand Institute of Business and Technology
First Aid Certiıcation -
Unitec
Certiıcate - Electronic Technology
New Zealand School of Education
National Certiıcate - In Computer Servicing
New Zealand School of Education
National Certiıcate in Mechanical Engineering -
Unitec - Carrington Road
Certiıcate in Welding And Fabrication -
Unitec - Carrington Road