Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Tiegan Louise Maru

Summary

Versatile leader with a proven track record. Excelled in relationship building and staff training, significantly improving team efficiency. Skilled in MS Office and adept at fostering positive interactions, consistently achieving key performance indicators.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Checkout Supervisor

New World
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing checkout processes and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Streamlined workflow for faster checkouts and reduced waiting time for customers.
  • Reduced shrinkage by monitoring transactions closely and ensuring accurate cash handling procedures were followed.
  • Maintained a clean, organised, and well-stocked checkout area, enhancing the shopping environment for customers.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among staff members, leading to better communication and increased efficiency.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, turning negative experiences into positive ones whenever possible.
  • Assisted in implementing loss prevention measures by monitoring high-risk areas and reporting suspicious activities to management.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and troubleshooting issues as needed.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures while maintaining a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service at all times.
  • Lotto NZ trained

Owner

Engage Tasman
07.2023 - Current

- Sport & Recreation business set up to support the development of sport and recreation opportunities for all ages.

- New Zealand assessor for Sport Coaching and Development.

Owner /Operator

Off The Hook, Costume Hire
08.2020 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Workplace Assessor

Te Mahi Ako - Formally Skills Active Aotearoa
01.2019 - Current
  • Portfolio to assess New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Development) Level 3 and New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Programme Delivery) Level 4.
  • Assessor Unit Standard 4098, 18203, 11281.
  • National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 4), New Zealand

Team Lead

Live Life Disability - Te Whatu Ora
10.2023 - 11.2023

Divisional Manager (Volunteer Role)

Hato Hone - St John Youth
08.2022 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Developed, implemented and assessed youth leadership programs and initiatives.
  • Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.

Community Recreation Advisor /Assistant Manager

Sport Tasman
12.2011 - 08.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents, staff and stakeholder.
  • Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
  • Coordinated staff and volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time personnel to perform job functions of recreation centre.
  • Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Village Host

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Café assistant.
  • Customer service
  • Duty Bar Manager
  • Liquor Control Qualified

Board of Trustees Member

Whenua Iti Outdoors
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
  • Maintain positive relationships between board, leadership team and staff members.

Justice of the Peace

New Zealand

Education

Justice of The Peace
Nelson

Emergency Management

Tai Poutini Polytechnic
New Zealand
2017

Sport And Recreation

Te Mahi Ako - Formally Skills Active Aotearoa
New Zealand

Youth Work

Career Force
New Zealand
2017

Liquor Control Qualification -

Service IQ
2021

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Staff education and training
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • MS Office
  • Customer service skills
  • Administrative support
  • Workplace First Aid
  • Positive Interactions

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Checkout Supervisor

New World
11.2023 - Current

Team Lead

Live Life Disability - Te Whatu Ora
10.2023 - 11.2023

Owner

Engage Tasman
07.2023 - Current

Divisional Manager (Volunteer Role)

Hato Hone - St John Youth
08.2022 - Current

Village Host

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village
03.2021 - 03.2022

Board of Trustees Member

Whenua Iti Outdoors
03.2021 - 03.2023

Owner /Operator

Off The Hook, Costume Hire
08.2020 - Current

Workplace Assessor

Te Mahi Ako - Formally Skills Active Aotearoa
01.2019 - Current

Community Recreation Advisor /Assistant Manager

Sport Tasman
12.2011 - 08.2023

Justice of the Peace

New Zealand

Justice of The Peace

Emergency Management

Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Sport And Recreation

Te Mahi Ako - Formally Skills Active Aotearoa

Youth Work

Career Force

Liquor Control Qualification -

Service IQ
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