Tayla Eaton
Dunedin,North East Valley
Summary
I am a friendly, hard-working person that is always happy to help others. I pride myself on my ability to work well under pressure, coming up with effective solutions or compromises. I am passionate about working with others and having new experiences!
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Assistant *SUMMER JOB*
Presentz
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Over the summer and especially the busy Christmas period, working efficiently in a busy environment.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Assisted customers with friendly, prompt, and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Opened and closed store independently and prepared nightly bank drop for manager.
Front of House Server
Andiamo
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with waiters, kitchen and bar staff.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Reset tables between guests by restocking low items, wiping down surfaces, and setting the tables to a high quality standard.
- Assisted servers with food and beverage delivery, as well as taking orders and making sure customers were well looked after.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
Horseriding Instructor
Kumeu Riding School
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Worked with a variety of clients of all ages and abilities to help them develop horse-riding skills.
- Always maintained a friendly, easy-going nature to help the clients feel comfortable
- Formed connections with clients in a professional but friendly manner, building a strong clientele base.
- Able to deal with difficult and demanding situations (and people) while keeping calm, and coming up with effective solutions.
- Always maintained proper safety protocol to ensure the safety of clients, horses, and bystanders.
- Tailored the lessons to each individual, working with clients to figure out what learning style is most effective for them.
*VOLUNTEER* Stablehand
Kumeu Riding School
02.2015 - 02.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Always maintained proper safety protocol to ensure the well-being of both staff and horses.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance, especially to new trainees.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
*VOLUNTEER* Student Coordinator
School Strike 4 Climate
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Passionate about the environment and making the world a better place through both individual and collective change.
- Gained valuable insight into how to organise a large-scale protest, working with the police and medical professionals to ensure the safety of the public.
- Learned how to work well in a team environment where everybody is learning how to do things together, often coming up with effective ideas or solutions in a group setting.
- Communicated with news and media outlets, as well as helping run the SS4C social media pages, to spread awareness about the strikes and our demands from the government.
- Learned valuable insight into New Zealand politics, occasionally working with MP's that would help us with planning and creating demands.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Majors: Psychology And Communications
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ11.2024
High School Diploma -
Western Springs College
Auckland, NZ11.2020
Skills
- Working both independently and with others to achieve tasks and improve skills
- Effectively getting tasks done and helping customers even in busy, fast-paced environments
- Always having afriendly, bubbly demeanour when working with customers, clients and co-workers
- Ability to be flexible and always happy to help others out when needed
- Skilled at planning, organising, and coming up with solutions to complex problems
- Skilled at planning, organising, and coming up with solutions to complex problems
Timeline
Front of House Server
Andiamo
09.2020 - 02.2021
Retail Sales Assistant *SUMMER JOB*
Presentz
11.2019 - 01.2023
*VOLUNTEER* Student Coordinator
School Strike 4 Climate
05.2019 - 05.2020
Horseriding Instructor
Kumeu Riding School
08.2017 - 02.2021
*VOLUNTEER* Stablehand
Kumeu Riding School
02.2015 - 02.2021
Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Majors: Psychology And Communications
University of Otago
High School Diploma -
Western Springs College
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