WILLIAM FERRAR
Dunedin,North Dunedin
Summary
A 3rd year University student at Otago currently working towards a bachelor of commerce majoring in Finance. Experience living overseas and working in previous jobs has taught me skills such as being very adaptable and able to tackle new tasks with an open mindset and good focus. I've also found having a friendly outlook and being a team player and good with people to be very beneficial and can make me an asset in most employment positions Travel and previous work taught me general skills aswell that are useful in completing unfamiliar tasks in a team environment which have created someone capable of carrying out tasks to a high standard and adapting to potential challenges faced within jobs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
NZ Post
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Supermarket Assistant
New World
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments and bagging purchases for 40 hours per week
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly
- Recommended products to customers to drive sales.
Security Guard
Allied Security
05.2021 - 07.2021
- General monitoring of Countdown supermarket's and libraries to limit shoplifting, acted as deterrent to keep staff and customers safe and uphold covid regulations
- Secured premises and personnel through patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Remained calm and assertive to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation.
Labourer
AWF/Mills ALbert
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately working weekends if needed and in the region of 60 hours a week
Media Assistant
Sky Sports
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted with operation of technical equipment and general assistance to other staff
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Followed all policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Worked in team of 3 to operate one camera cable
Ski Instructor
SkiResortLive
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Increased skills of novice, advanced skiers and improve their existing skills as-well as advance their knowledge of skiing in safe environment
- Responsible for care of children speaking different languages including Czech, German, Polish and Dutch.
- Tracked students' progress giving constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Worked up to 8 hours in bad weather when necessary
Sightscreen Operator
Northern Districts Cricket
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Operated Sight-screens requiring constant attention for long periods of time
- Followed policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Assisted with ground security and keeping spectators from entering cricket field.
- Worked in team of 2
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Finance - Finance
Otago University
Dunedin11.2023
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Boys High School
Hamilton11.2016
Skills
- Work Area Maintenance
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Building Effective Relationships
- Reliable and Responsible
- Hardworking
- Get along with people off all ages
- Effective Communication Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Customer Service
- Heavy Hauling
Triathalon, Fitness
Enjoy competing in Iron Man triathlons and maintaining my fitness and health
Timeline
Delivery Driver
NZ Post
01.2023 - 09.2023
Supermarket Assistant
New World
11.2021 - 01.2022
Security Guard
Allied Security
05.2021 - 07.2021
Labourer
AWF/Mills ALbert
01.2021 - 06.2021
Ski Instructor
SkiResortLive
11.2018 - 02.2020
Media Assistant
Sky Sports
06.2018 - 10.2020
Sightscreen Operator
Northern Districts Cricket
11.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Finance - Finance
Otago University
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Boys High School
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