Te Arai Bryers
Mount Maunganui,New Zealand
Summary
Energetic, coachable, and customer-focused, with strong communication and teamwork skills developed through past experience and training. Running my own online business has taught me how important clear communication, adaptability, and learning quickly are — skills I bring to any fast-paced work environment. I thrive during busy shifts, working efficiently while ensuring every customer has a positive experience. With a friendly attitude and a willingness to keep growing, I’m ready to solidify reliability, enthusiasm, and excellent service to your team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front of House Employee
Rice Rice Baby
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
- Handled high-pressure situations with efficiency, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
- Served high customer volumes behind bar during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Contributed to a efficient and positive work environment through maintaining teamwork and clear communication with colleagues.
- Built rapport with customers at every opportunity to ensure a great dining experience and a increase in guest return rate.
- Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
SALES ASSISTANT
North Beach
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Customer Service Excellence: Provided exceptional customer service in a retail setting, ensuring customer satisfaction through attentive assistance and resolving inquiries
- Effective Communication: Demonstrated strong communication skills, facilitating clear and concise interactions with customers, colleagues, and management in a dynamic retail environment
- Collaborative Team Player: Thrived in a team-oriented retail setting, actively contributing to group success through collaboration and shared responsibilities
- Adaptable in Fast-Paced Environments: Exhibited adaptability by successfully navigating and thriving in the fast-paced atmosphere of a retail store, ensuring efficient task completion
- Calm Under Pressure: Maintained composure and focus during high-pressure situations in the retail sector, ensuring smooth operations and positive customer experiences
- Friendly and Approachable Demeanor: Fostered a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for customers in a retail setting, creating positive interactions and enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Education
BARISTA COURSE -
Excelso Coffee
10.2021
Physical Education, Hospitality, English -
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga, NZNo Degree - Bartending And Barista
The Barista Academy
Auckland, NZ08-2024
Skills
- Adaptable: Comfortable working with new teammates and adjusting quickly to different environments
- Coachable & Quick Learner: Open to feedback and able to pick up new skills fast
- Time Management: Reliable at meeting deadlines and staying organised during busy shifts
- Team Player: Positive and supportive, always willing to help others to keep service running smoothly
- Clear Communicator: Confident with both customers and colleagues, ensuring clear and efficient communication
- Customer Service Focused: Friendly and approachable, always aiming to make customers feel valued and looked after
Certification
- After attending 5 days in Auckland's Barista & Bartender Academy and being hands-on trained by industry professionals, I achieved the official Bartender Academy Certificate.
- After attending 5 days in Auckland's Barista & Bartender Academy and being hands-on trained by industry professionals, I achieved the official Barista Academy Certificate.
(Both Certificates can be shown on request)
Languages
Swedish
Limited
Timeline
Front of House Employee
Rice Rice Baby
09.2024 - 08.2025
SALES ASSISTANT
North Beach
11.2022 - 07.2024
BARISTA COURSE -
Excelso Coffee
Physical Education, Hospitality, English -
Tauranga Boys' College
No Degree - Bartending And Barista
The Barista Academy
References
Additional information on References are available upon request.
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