Vakai Taleni
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Compass and 2Ways Engineering, excelling in team coordination and mechanical inspection. Proven ability to enhance workflows and maintain high-quality standards. Recognised for effective communication and dependability, driving successful project outcomes, and fostering collaborative environments. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Compass
Henderson, Auckland
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient assembly, ensuring efficient workflows.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas to meet health code guidelines.
- Organized inventory and restocked supplies to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Disposed of waste following proper recycling practices and safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Trained new kitchen hands in essential tasks, safety protocols, and standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Acquired new skills to enhance team support and accommodate customer needs.
Mechanical Engineer
2Ways Engineering
Avondale, Auckland
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Coordinated timelines and resource allocation for project management tasks.
- Inspected equipment installations and repairs to uphold quality standards.
- Developed and tested mechanical components to verify proper functionality.
- Streamlined communication processes through collaborative efforts with team members.
- Conducted research to enhance strategic planning initiatives.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for team meetings and events efficiently.
- Analysed data trends to inform decision-making processes effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities throughout the internship.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing with a strand of Engineering - Marine Engineering
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ06-2025
High School Diploma -
Waitakere College
Auckland12-2024
Forklift Operator Certificate - Forklift
TSS Training
Auckland, NZ08-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZSkills
- Team coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical inspection
- Inventory management
- Safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Social perceptiveness
- Dependability and responsibility
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- 90 Hour Basic Welding Certificate
- Restricted License
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
tuvalu
Limited
Affiliations
- Ashley Humphrey - 027 338 9792
- Sandhya Kesha - sandhyak@waitakerecollege.school.nz - 021 143 8671
- Kath Kemp - 021 355 083
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
2Ways Engineering
02.2024 - 08.2025
Kitchen Hand
Compass
07.2022 - Current
New Zealand Certificate in Maritime Crewing with a strand of Engineering - Marine Engineering
Manukau Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Waitakere College
Forklift Operator Certificate - Forklift
TSS Training
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Manukau Institute of Technology
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