Wynn Smith
Christchurch
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Artist
Paint n' Sip Studio
11.2024 - Current
- Teach a 1-3 hour art class.
- Share technique on stage clearly.
- Maintain studio cleanliness.
- Reset the studio for the following shift.
- Submit shift reports.
- Retain and maintain records of peoples within the
Alarm Monitor, Stage Door security monitor, bar
Isaac Theater Royal
Christchurch
06.2024 - Current
- Hold sole responsibility for evacuating the stage, orchestra pit, and pulling up the curtain that could block the extraction fans as the theater hasn't got an iron curtain.
- Monitor the loading bay, communicate with techs when trucks arrive.
- Retain and maintain records of peoples within the building and who have left the building as a fire safety precaution.
- Pour Drinks, clean bar spaces, refill food and beverages as needed based on stocking quotas.
Kitchen Hand
Scoundrel
Christchurch
11.2023 - 11.2024
- A part of the opening team for this new restaurant.
- Set up the kitchen prior to opening.
- Meal prep/ make condiments.
- Clean kitchen space.
Gallery Greeter
The Physics Room
Christchurch
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Become actively familiar with works on display, offer tours and explanations to members of the public. Engage in discourse on the works themselves.
- Assist in art openings.
Artist, Gallery Greeter
Student Series, UC School of Fine Arts
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Curating, installing, and promoting the student run exhibition. Liaising with heads of departments for permission.
- Handling sales of students' art works.
- Second year students were not offered an exhibition opportunity for their completion of a series in 2020. I alongside Katie Hayles worked to put on an exhibition to celebrate our year of work
Vape Technician, retail assistant
Vapourium
Christchurch
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Repairing broken vapes, troubleshooting, and matching customers with a suitable device based on their addiction style to help cessation of smoking.
- Key holder position 40 hours per week, mostly sole charge.
- I left this role to return to full time study at the University of Canterbury
Trainee counselor on placement
The Womens Centre
Christchurch
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Volunteering at an NGO, keeping clear notes and records.
- Adhering to the NZCA standards for counselors in New Zealand.
- Connecting clients to resources that fit their needs.
Kitchen Hand
Gentile Giant
Christchurch
01.2014 - 01.2016
- A part of the opening and set up team under May and her sister upon return to Christchurch in 2014.
- From opening in November I was on the team as kitchen hand, ordering stock, making all the cabinet food, and maintain the healthy safe food handling standards.
- I left this role to begin my full time study at Vision College.
WWOOFer
Krishna Yoga Village
Eungella, Australia
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Learning to work on organic farms, learning how to build clay houses, and how to garden.
- Daily upkeep on the farm, training co workers, running the juice stand.
- Co host a weekly Sunday feast for the wider community, up to 200 attendees weekly.
Head Kitchen Hand
The Water Side Hotel
Melbourne
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Roster, and accounts payable.
- Training staff.
- Maintenance of health and safety practices concerning chemical use and food safety.
Sole Charge Market Stall employee, Key holder
De Pil It
Melbourne
11.2013 - Current
- Set up, and pack down. Key holder position, full time.
- Cash Handling.
- Product orders and KPI reports.
- Short run position covering maternity leave for the owner.
Nanny
Private Nanny
Christchurch
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Daily care of 3 children across two households.
- Running educational games.
- Keeping records of all activities and accomplishments in a visual diary for the parents.
- At times cooking dinners, preparing healthy lunches.
Produce assistant, Deli assistant, bakery assistant, register assistant, night fill assistant
Countdown/Woolworths Supermarket
Christchurch
08.2008 - 03.2009
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- I left this role as I was offered a better paid role as a private nanny.
Retail Assistant
Rodd and Gunn, Mens Retail
Auckland
01.2008 - 08.2008
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- I left this role as I was returning to Christchurch to care for my mother.
Full time Elder care provider
Otumaruma Oceana Group
Nelson
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Daily care of 50 patients
- Preparing patients for their day.
- Keeping patient notes for the next shift.
- I left this role due to moving to Auckland.
Kitchen Hand, Casual after school
Gloria Jeans Cafe
Northlands
03.2004 - 08.2007
- Kitchen up keep, prep, supporting the other roles in a small setting.
- I left this role due to moving to Nelson.
Nanny
Private Nanny
11.2004 - 08.2007
- Daily afterschool care of two children. Often overnight care.
- Meal prep, and providing dinners to the children.
- Early morning pre school organization of the children.
- I left this role due to moving to Nelson
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Creative Arts Therapy
Whitecliffe
Christchurch Central, Christchurch 09.2025 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
University of Canterbury
Ilam , Christchurch 02.2019 - 12.2022
Certificate - Interpersonal Relationships
Vision College
Central City , Christchurch 01.2015 - 12.2017
Timeline
Post-Graduate Certificate - Creative Arts Therapy
Whitecliffe
09.2025 - 09.2025
Artist
Paint n' Sip Studio
11.2024 - Current
Alarm Monitor, Stage Door security monitor, bar
Isaac Theater Royal
06.2024 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Scoundrel
11.2023 - 11.2024
Artist, Gallery Greeter
Student Series, UC School of Fine Arts
11.2020 - 11.2020
Gallery Greeter
The Physics Room
10.2019 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
University of Canterbury
02.2019 - 12.2022
Vape Technician, retail assistant
Vapourium
01.2018 - 02.2018
Trainee counselor on placement
The Womens Centre
01.2017 - 08.2017
Certificate - Interpersonal Relationships
Vision College
01.2015 - 12.2017
Kitchen Hand
Gentile Giant
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sole Charge Market Stall employee, Key holder
De Pil It
11.2013 - Current
WWOOFer
Krishna Yoga Village
05.2013 - 08.2013
Head Kitchen Hand
The Water Side Hotel
04.2013 - 01.2014
Nanny
Private Nanny
01.2009 - 03.2011
Produce assistant, Deli assistant, bakery assistant, register assistant, night fill assistant
Countdown/Woolworths Supermarket
08.2008 - 03.2009
Retail Assistant
Rodd and Gunn, Mens Retail
01.2008 - 08.2008
Full time Elder care provider
Otumaruma Oceana Group
08.2007 - 12.2007
Nanny
Private Nanny
11.2004 - 08.2007
Kitchen Hand, Casual after school
Gloria Jeans Cafe
03.2004 - 08.2007