Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Teearnga Whetumarama Purewa McLean Williams

Teearnga Whetumarama Purewa McLean Williams

Whakatane,BOP

Summary

Dynamic Early Childhood Teacher with excelling in play-based learning and team collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in customer service and staff training, significantly enhancing educational and retail environments. Skilled in creating engaging, organized spaces that foster learning and growth, showcasing strong multitasking abilities and leadership. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Teacher

Nga Tamariki O Te Kohu
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Retail Sales Associate

Kmart Whakatane
10.2021 - 02.2024
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Provided constructive feedback during team meetings, fostering collaboration among colleagues towards shared objectives in-store performance improvements.
  • Contributed to loss prevention efforts by maintaining vigilant awareness of potential theft risks on the sales floor and reporting suspicious activities as required.

Waitress/Assistant Bartender

Cadera Restaurant
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
  • Consistently exceeded management''s performance expectations while adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Assisted management in training new waitstaff, sharing expertise on best practices for exceptional service delivery.
  • Assisted head bartender in managing inventory and restocking supplies for efficient bar operations.

Waitress/Barista Trainee

Columbus Cafe
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whakatane High School
Whakatane, NZ
12.2018

Skills

    Classroom Organization

    Play-Based Learning

    Outdoor Play

    Customer Service

    Strong multitasking

    Team Collaboration

    Retail experience

    Team Leadership

    Staff Training and Development

    Cleanliness

    Fast Learner

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Current First aid certificate
  • Full Drivers license

Languages

Maori
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Early Childhood Teacher

Nga Tamariki O Te Kohu
05.2024 - 07.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Kmart Whakatane
10.2021 - 02.2024

Waitress/Assistant Bartender

Cadera Restaurant
07.2019 - 12.2021

Waitress/Barista Trainee

Columbus Cafe
01.2017 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Whakatane High School
Teearnga Whetumarama Purewa McLean Williams