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Sydney Reading

Orewa,AUK

Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated individual pursuing a bachelor's degree in both commerce and fine arts with a flair for innovation, creativity and business understanding. So far from studying commerce, I understand the importance of a business and what is needed for its success, providing me with the opportunity to express it in my endeavours. I was brought up in Essex, England and emigrated to NZ in 2017.I began working at the Ship and Anchor Restaurant and Bar at age fourteen and currently work as a Customer Representative at Stanmore Bay Pools, part of Auckland Council. These roles have provided me with six years of customer service experience, allowing me to build strong communication skills, work in fast-paced environments, and interact confidently with a wide range of people. Outside of my academic and work life, I find relaxation in painting and drawing. I am also a fitness enthusiast, I prioritise physical well-being, and embodying a balanced lifestyle. I have always been a reliable, hardworking and bubbly worker, I have good time management skills and constantly striving to improve and succeed in my work.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Stanmore Bay Leisure Center, Auckland Council
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.

Marketing Intern

Silverdale Business
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas that led to innovative marketing initiatives.
  • Website design: Updated website and business directory (up marketing Silverdale businesses)
  • Conduct audits.
  • Distributed branded window stickers to local businesses, explained the branding campaign etc to increase the businesses visibility.
  • Provided feedback that I received to the team on the progress and success of the campaign
  • Design and write welcome posts for new members to be shared on social media platforms.

Bartender, Waitress

Ship And Anchor
02.2019 - 10.2024
  • Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
  • Communicated daily specials to customers.
  • Addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
  • Serving alcoholic beverages responsibly and understanding the law. (i.e not serving alcohol to intoxicated consumers)
  • developed lots of positive relationships with regular customers.
  • Welcoming and seating guests, taking beverage and food orders, serving food etc.
  • Provided training to new members.
  • effectively communicating with other employees and the kitchen.
  • Checking identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Team Helper

Longbeach
04.2023 - Current

The job is diverse and is very fast-paced. I have to be flexible and able to turn my hand to the various tasks they need me to help with.

These are some of the roles conducted:

  • Operate steaming equipment to prepare clothing for their display.
  • Un-box and organise the constant stock coming in.
  • Assist in inventory counts and pick items to customer orders.
  • Change price tags when necessary.
  • Lifting, moving and transporting heavy boxes.
  • When required I will assist with the end-of-season sale. On arrival, make sure the rails are stocked and neat. Offer advice and feedback on customers' clothing choices. Process the sales and take payment transactions. I replenish the sale stock items at the end of the day.

Waitress/ Casual Summer Job

Orewa Surf Club
11.2023 - 01.2024

Education

Bachelors of Commerce - Entrepreneur And Innovation And Marketing

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
11.2026

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
11.2026

Orewa College
Orewa, NZ
11.2022

Skills

  • Punctual and totally reliable
  • Hard-working and trustworthy
  • Effective communication and customer service
  • Proficient in AI tools
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Creativity and leadership
  • Organisation
  • IT, literacy and numeracy
  • Beverage knowledge
  • Adobe software: Photoshop, Illustrator, lightroom etc

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Stanmore Bay Leisure Center, Auckland Council
10.2024 - Current

Marketing Intern

Silverdale Business
07.2024 - Current

Waitress/ Casual Summer Job

Orewa Surf Club
11.2023 - 01.2024

Team Helper

Longbeach
04.2023 - Current

Bartender, Waitress

Ship And Anchor
02.2019 - 10.2024

Bachelors of Commerce - Entrepreneur And Innovation And Marketing

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

University of Auckland

Orewa College
Sydney Reading