Tennille Pointon
Dunedin,OTA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Housekeeper
Majestic Mansions/Esplanade Apartments
Dunedin, Dunedin
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily housekeeping operations and maintained high cleanliness standards.
- Coached new housekeeping personnel by demonstrating approved cleaning procedures.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Operated cleaning equipment including vacuums, floor buffers, and pressure washers.
- Maintained cleanliness in public and private areas through routine cleaning tasks.
Housekeeper
Hotel St Clair
St Clair Dunedin
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
Cleaner for Student Flats
Ryan Kim
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Carried out day-day cleaning duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to students, and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Deep cleaned bedrooms as well as cleaned general areas of the student flats.
Housekeeper
Dunedin Holiday Park
Dunedin
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Made beds, vacuumed rooms, cleaned surfaces, and mopped floors.
- Removed trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
- Cleaned communal toilets and kitchens
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
Glasshouse Worker
Turners & Growers
Auckland, AUK
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked well in teams and alone
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked in high temperatures
- Heavy lifting
- Worked in diseased areas of the glasshouse
- Worked for high and ground crew
- Picking tomatoes of different varieties, deleafing tomato plants
- Removing dead plants, empty trusses and empty stems
- Removing laterals, strip picking, working during a pull-out, planting and clipping baby plants, and adding and removing polystyrene and plastic flooring.
- Pruning & arching tomato plants
- Clipping & twisting
- Density increase and decrease.
Caregiver
Healthcare NZ
Auckland
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
Diploma - Health Science & Nutrition Level 5
Naturopathic College of New Zealand
Distance Learning12.2022
Certificate - Organic Horticulture
Southern Institute of Technology
Auckland, AUK05.2021
Certificate - Animal Care Science Level 2 & 3
Southern Institute of Technology - MAINZ
Auckland, AUK07.2020
Certificate - Health Science Level 3
Southern Institute of Technology - MAINZ
Auckland, AUK10.2015
Skills
- Dedicated team player
- Self-motivated
- Flexible and adaptable
- Good listening skills
- Responsible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Hard worker
- Good time management
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Gaming
- Animal care
- Baking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Housekeeper
Majestic Mansions/Esplanade Apartments
05.2022 - Current
Cleaner for Student Flats
Ryan Kim
10.2020 - 03.2021
Housekeeper
Hotel St Clair
09.2020 - 04.2022
Housekeeper
Dunedin Holiday Park
12.2019 - 08.2020
Glasshouse Worker
Turners & Growers
06.2018 - 11.2019
Caregiver
Healthcare NZ
07.2016 - 05.2018
Diploma - Health Science & Nutrition Level 5
Naturopathic College of New Zealand
Certificate - Organic Horticulture
Southern Institute of Technology
Certificate - Animal Care Science Level 2 & 3
Southern Institute of Technology - MAINZ
Certificate - Health Science Level 3
Southern Institute of Technology - MAINZ