Tamie Tapara
Te Kuiti,BOP
Summary
I am reliable, outgoing and motivated to complete tasks to the best of my ability. I enjoy working within a team and on an individual basis if needed. I have dedicated myself to being a mother of 5 which you will see in my gap of employment. I am looking for fulltime work to showcase my skills and abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Waitomo caves inn
Waitomo, Te Kuiti
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Executed thorough cleaning of units to meet established cleanliness standards.
- Performed sanitization of bathrooms, fixtures, and high-touch surfaces to enhance guest safety.
- Changed linens and prepared beds for arriving guests.
- Vacuumed carpets and dusted furniture throughout rooms.
- Restocked toiletries, towels, and guest room supplies.
- Ensured laundry facilities remained clean and organized for optimal use
- Facilitated guest check-ins at reception
Kitchen Hand
The General Store
Waitomo
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared all food for head chef
- Cooked dishes to assist head chef in meal preparation
- Collaborated with team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Cleaned all kitchen surfaces.
- Washed dishes and disposed of rubbish to maintain a clean kitchen environment.
- Cleaned all kitchen surfaced.
- Washed dishes and removed rubbish.
- Prepared meals in absence of head chef to maintain service continuity
IQP Grader
Mr. Apple
Whakatu, Hawkes Bay
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Coordinated handling and grading of international quarantine pallets at a processing facility
- Assisted supervisor with daily operations
- Handled IQP paperwork and required forms.
Orchard worker/laborer
Mr. Apple
Thornton Orchard
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Set up and maintained irrigation systems to ensure optimal water distribution
- Trained, grafted, thinned trees to promote healthy growth and fruit production
- Completed chemical awareness training to ensure safe handling of hazardous materials.
Education
Level 3 - Māori Business
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
02.2023 - 09.2026
Level 2 & 3 - Tikanga Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
NCEA Level 1 - Hospitality & Barista Training
William Colenso College
Napier, Hawkes BaySkills
- Food safety
- Guest service etiquette
- Hospitality standards knowledge
- Customer service principles
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and independence
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Physically fit
- Motivated with a can-do attitude
- Quick learner
- Diversity sensitivity
- Punctual transportation
Timeline
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Waitomo caves inn
06.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Hand
The General Store
11.2023 - 05.2024
Level 3 - Māori Business
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
02.2023 - 09.2026
IQP Grader
Mr. Apple
08.2015 - 08.2016
Orchard worker/laborer
Mr. Apple
07.2015 - 08.2016
Level 2 & 3 - Tikanga Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
NCEA Level 1 - Hospitality & Barista Training
William Colenso College