Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal comment
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Vanessa Dickey

9 Ruahine St Dannevirke,MWT

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in caregiving and customer service, notably as a Receptionist at Luxiflex Hastings. Proven ability to empathize and communicate effectively, ensuring health and safety for clients. Skilled in problem-solving and multitasking, with a strong commitment to quality and respect in all interactions.

Work History

Fruit Picker

Scott Strawberry

Picked seasonal berryfruit as a team member from 14-15yr old starting at 5am-12pm.

Sewing Machine Operator

Havelock Textiles

Did full training in all areas of production of garments.At 15yrs-17yr old

Radio Announcer

93 FM

Night shift radio announcer.

Solo work shift from 10pm-6am

From 21-22yr

Sewing Machine Operator

Superfit Textiles

Sewing garments

Trained to use many different machines also from 17-19yr old

Sales Rep/Fitter

Hammond Curtains

Receptionist ,On road Rep -Measured, quoted, fitted finished customers products.

From 24-25yrs old

Receptionist/track Maker

Luxiflex Hastings

Communicated with customers ,Head office and with tradesman etc.

Taking and overseeing an order from start to completion.From 25-26yr old

Curtain Maker

Panache Soft Furnishings

Trained in all aspects of Curtain maker and installation work.

Dishwasher/Cleaner

Pipi Cafe

Started as dishwasher then restraunt cleaner manager then to private sewer for the owners restraunt and home needs.Worked for 12 yrs for the owner.

Cleaning /Relieveing Manager

Lawn Cottages Havelock

Moved in and managed when boss went on her holidays

Private Cleaner,house Sitter

Blackbarn Winery Havelock

Moved in and looked after owners home and dog while they on overseas holidays

In Home Private Care Giver

Mother

Nursed my disabled mother for 10 yrs until she passed away in our home

In Home Private Caregiver

M Wilford

Cared for my dear close family friend an elderly woman for 8 weeks on an oxygen machine in my home until she passed away.

In Home Private Caregiver

F Nepia

Cared for my best friend in my home for 18 mths until we moved her in nursing home where she passed away from

late stages of Renal Failure

In Home Private Caregiver

My 2 Grandaughters

Raised our 2 unwanted grandaughters from 1yrs and 2yrs until 20,21 yrs old .Homeschooled them from Intermediate to adult hood

Volunteer Community Worker

JW

I have had the privilege of being one of Jehovah’s Witnesses active in all aspects in our communities for passed 40 yrs

Education

No Degree - Learning And Teaching The Bible

Watchtower Bible And Tract Society
Hastings HB , Dannevirke Tararua

Skills

    Excellent people skills in listening and communicating ,strong quality in empathy and being kind and respectful in professional and private situations

    Take punctuation and time management seriously

    Health and safety a priority for client and customers

    Can be in the presence and communicate with all walks of life and cultures also can quietly manage defuse pressure situations

    Excellent problem solver and multi tasker

Personal comment

I’m 59 yrs old.

Been with and Married to my dear husband for 43yrs.

We have raised 2 children from our marriage and raised 2 grandchildren for 19 yrs.

Myself and my husband have been JW for 40yrs.

Have traveled many countries and I have learnt many life’s lessons and just love people and accept them without judging them .

I’m seeking part time employment in the area of light duty care giving as I’m wanting to help with everyday home expenses and believe I can bring alittle bit of joy to my clients day.😃

Timeline

Fruit Picker

Scott Strawberry

Sewing Machine Operator

Havelock Textiles

Radio Announcer

93 FM

Sewing Machine Operator

Superfit Textiles

Sales Rep/Fitter

Hammond Curtains

Receptionist/track Maker

Luxiflex Hastings

Curtain Maker

Panache Soft Furnishings

Dishwasher/Cleaner

Pipi Cafe

Cleaning /Relieveing Manager

Lawn Cottages Havelock

Private Cleaner,house Sitter

Blackbarn Winery Havelock

In Home Private Care Giver

Mother

In Home Private Caregiver

M Wilford

In Home Private Caregiver

F Nepia

In Home Private Caregiver

My 2 Grandaughters

Volunteer Community Worker

JW

No Degree - Learning And Teaching The Bible

Watchtower Bible And Tract Society
Vanessa Dickey