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Toni-Jaye Kohu

Tauranga,Greerton

Summary

I am seeking new roles within the Retail and Customer Service sectors. An excellent communicator with active listening skills, I bond easily with customers and co-workers, and I enjoy helping others. You will find me to be a friendly individual who picks new skills up quickly and works well under pressure. Available for an immediate start, I offer a solid work ethic and a willingness to learn and will prove to be an asset to a busy Retail, Customer Service team or Hospitality team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cultural monitor

Ngai Tamarawaho Environmental & Development Unit
02.2026 - Current
  • Documented findings and prepared reports for management review and decision-making.
  • Monitor excavation and construction sites for any signs of pre-1900 Māori or early European archaeological remains.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with contractors, site managers, and clients while representing cultural interests.
  • Follow strict Health & Safety procedures while working on active construction sites.
  • Complete accurate timesheets and reporting to assist with project documentation.

RETAIL MEMBER

KMART BETHLEHEM
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Interacted with customers and processed payments and transactions at the checkout
  • Greeted customers into the store and assisted them with enquiries or requests
  • Arranged Click and Collect orders for customers and stocked new products on shelves
  • Assisted the team with stock takes and maintained a clean and tidy store

SARAN CONTRACTING LIMITED
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Thinned and pruned kiwifruit vine plants and removed weaker fruit
  • Tied kiwifruit vines down to frames and used a range of tools to thin vines
  • Followed all H&S regulations and procedures and wore PPE

BAY KIWIFRUIT CONTRACTING
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Picked kiwifruit from vines and placed them in bins
  • Sorted and graded kiwifruit and placed picked fruit into pallets
  • Lifted heavy loads, adhered to H&S regulations and wore correct PPE

Education

Temporary Traffic Management Worker Course - TTM

Mcadams

Skills for Industry training - Barista Certificate

International Culinary Studio

Forklift Operator Training - Osh Forklift Certificate

Training Co

Licence Controller Qualification - LCQ Certificate

The Training Bureau

Skills

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
  • PPE use
  • Time management
  • Customer service skills
  • Retail POS systems
  • Merchandising
  • Communication
  • Team player
  • Adaptability
  • Kiwifruit Picking
  • Plant Thinning
  • Barista skills
  • Cleaning equipment
  • Making coffees
  • Cultural documentation
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Site monitoring
  • Customer service

References

  • TONI, 027 281 5061, IBA TUTOR
  • Fiona, 022 511 3216, Kmart Worker

Timeline

Cultural monitor

Ngai Tamarawaho Environmental & Development Unit
02.2026 - Current

RETAIL MEMBER

KMART BETHLEHEM
10.2022 - 02.2024

SARAN CONTRACTING LIMITED
10.2021 - 12.2021

BAY KIWIFRUIT CONTRACTING
05.2021 - 06.2021

Temporary Traffic Management Worker Course - TTM

Mcadams

Skills for Industry training - Barista Certificate

International Culinary Studio

Forklift Operator Training - Osh Forklift Certificate

Training Co

Licence Controller Qualification - LCQ Certificate

The Training Bureau
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