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Vanessa Kume

Gisborne,Te Hapara

Summary

I have a solid background working in Hospitality and am skilled in all areas both FOH and in the kitchen.

I adapt easily to different working environments and am keen to try new challenges.

I am a hard working, efficient and reliable team member but equally capable of working on my own.


Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Self-employeed
06.2022 - 05.2025
  • Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
  • Proficient in all areas of a small food business, including home baking of slices, pies, quiche etc, sandwich making, coffees and customer service.
  • Established a loyal customer base by providing a constant level of quality food and service.

Teacher Aide

Te Hapara School
07.2011 - 03.2022


  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Helped in classroom with small groups of children during Maths and literacy.
  • Planed lessons for one on one sessions with children who needed extra help with maths and literacy.

Hospitality Worker

Various Employers
02.1987 - 12.2005
  • Have worked in Hospitality most of my working life including front of house and in the kitchen.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.

Education

Lytton High School
Gisborne
12-1982

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Baking
  • Coffees
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Self-employeed
06.2022 - 05.2025

Teacher Aide

Te Hapara School
07.2011 - 03.2022

Hospitality Worker

Various Employers
02.1987 - 12.2005

Lytton High School
Vanessa Kume