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YOLANDE SAVAGE

Kawerau,BOP

Summary

Kia Ora, my name is Yolande Savage I am a Current student looking to join the workforce to gain real-world experience. With the ability to complete tasks on time in both individual and team settings. Dependable and reliable, ready to learn and grow. Seeking to utilize excellent communication, and interpersonal, skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic, great attitude and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Voting Officer Electoral

Commision
09.2017 - 10.2020


In 2017 I had my first experience in being a voting officer, I issued votes to voters, I updated contact information for voters who had moved or left the country within the gap of the last elections held, I also enrolled new voters who had never voted before or those who turned 18. In 2020 my job for the electoral commission was to meet and greet the voters, show them where to get their votes and also make sure that the covid safety guidelines were being followed by staff and voters. I had the responsibility of making sure we were well stocked with handsanitizers and mask. everybody was keeping a 2 metre distance and we had no more than 50 voters in the building at a time.


  • Provided assistance to voters with special needs or language barriers
  • Provided support services for disabled individuals who required assistance when casting their votes
  • Developed effective communication skills to ensure accuracy of voter registration information
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic voting systems
  • Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines
  • Addressed questions from voters regarding their eligibility, ballot choices, and other inquiries promptly
  • Assisted in the management of inventory of all supplies needed for each polling site location
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal election laws and regulations
  • Performed data entry tasks to update voter registration records accurately and efficiently
  • Collaborated with supervisors to resolve any disputes that arose during the voting process.

Kiwifruit Laborer

Kiwifruit Works
01.2015 - 01.2016


Working in the Kiwifruit, I was able to bud thin, flower pick and summer prune which is only a few of the seasonal work required for this job. but these jobs i managed to do easily as i worked alongside a very good team of 8.


  • Followed instructions given by supervisor regarding specific procedures related to job duties
  • Provided assistance to other labourers when needed in order to maintain workflow and efficiency levels
  • Adapted quickly to changing environmental conditions during harvest season
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while working collaboratively with team members on tasks
  • Developed knowledge of different varieties of kiwifruit in order to accurately identify them.

Kitchen Hand

Mountain View Resthome
09.2010 - 07.2011


Whilst working at the resthome, I had the job of providing hot beverages and sandwiches to the residents, I prepared vegetables for the daily soups and meals, dated and stored food, took out the rubbish, cleaned dishes and kitchen equipment and I also delivered prepared trays for the residents who were immobile.


  • Assisted with preparation of meals in accordance with recipes and dietary requirements
  • Followed all health and safety regulations for the kitchen and ensured a clean and sanitary work environment
  • Displayed excellent teamwork skills while working with other kitchen staff members to complete tasks efficiently
  • Moved and arranged tables, chairs, and place settings to organize seating for groups
  • Stored and dated food, in designated containers and storage areas
  • Food preparation and distribution.




Education

Graduate Diploma - Te Ao Maori

Te Wanaga O Aotearoa
2020

Kawerau College
2010

Skills

  • Elections Coordination
  • Communication Development
  • Public Information
  • Data Inputting
  • Voting Procedures
  • Patient Interaction
  • Client Correspondence
  • Administrative Support
  • Public Service
  • Meeting Support
  • Polling
  • Customer Service

References

Mary Lines, Mountain view Resthome.

(Kitchen Cook) ph 02108133221.

Email: da_dutchess@hotmail.com


Rosina Tawha, Kiwifruit Works.

(Supervisor) ph 0224328030

Email: rosetawha9@gmail.com


Tracey Clarke, Electoral Commision.

(Co-Worker) ph 0273078690

Email: traceyandmaddie@gmail.com

Timeline

Voting Officer Electoral

Commision
09.2017 - 10.2020

Kiwifruit Laborer

Kiwifruit Works
01.2015 - 01.2016

Kitchen Hand

Mountain View Resthome
09.2010 - 07.2011

Graduate Diploma - Te Ao Maori

Te Wanaga O Aotearoa

Kawerau College
YOLANDE SAVAGE