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Zena Burgess

Wanaka

Summary

Snowboard Instructor
Passionate and certified snowboard instructor (Level 1 - SBINZ) with an intense passion and experience in working with children (school dental nurse background) and a love for riding park. Skilled in creating customized lesson plans that prioritize safety, skill development, and enjoyment, fostering confidence and a love for snowboarding in clients.

Strong background in delivering high-quality instruction in stressful environments, with a proven ability to adapt to diverse learning styles and conditions. Experienced in snowboarding with people of various ages, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and engaging experience on the slopes.

Committed to promoting mountain safety and instilling proper techniques while sharing a deep appreciation for alpine sports.

Referees will be happily given on request

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Snowboard Instructor

Cardrona Alpine Resort
06.2025 - Current
  • Instructed diverse groups of students in snowboarding techniques, fostering skill development and confidence.
  • Developed tailored lesson plans to accommodate varying skill levels and learning styles.
  • Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance and safety awareness.
  • Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for all participants during lessons and activities.

Retail Assistant

Cardrona Alpine Resort
06.2023 - Current
  • Engaged with customers and recommended knowledge based on ski industry product needs and requests.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of all products available in the store.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.

Creative

Zen Blu (Self Employed)
05.2021 - Current
  • Designed and created jewellery using specialised techniques like sand casting, lost wax
    casting, and gemstone setting.
  • Produce and marketed original artwork, growing a personal brand and online
    presence.
  • Stock local shops with unique jewellery pieces, achieving consistent sales growth.
  • https://www.instagram.com/zen.blu
  • https://www.zen-blu.com

Swim Coach

Wanaka Community Center
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Analyzed swimmer performance data to identify areas for improvement and track progress.
  • Mentored junior coaches, fostering professional growth and improving coaching techniques.
  • Led aquatic safety drills to ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
  • Developed individualized training plans to enhance swimmers' performance and skill levels.

Oral Health Therapist

Aspiring Dental
12.2023 - 01.2025
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of treatments provided in patient charts.
  • Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and the importance of regular visits.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.

Oral Health Therapist

Wanaka Dental
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Maintained accurate records of treatments provided in patient charts.
  • Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and the importance of regular visits.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.

Education

Bachelor Oral Health - Bachelor Oral Health BOH

University of Otago
New Zealand
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Nga Tawa Diocesan School
01-2016

Skills

  • Professionalism whilst fun
  • Physical fitness and endurance
  • Group leadership
  • Public speaking experience
  • Adaptive lesson planning
  • Private tutoring
  • Efficient time management
  • Exceptional group management
  • Positive attitude and motivation

Other Certifications

Full NZ Drivers Licence 

Barista Certificate


First Aid Certs

Intermediate Resuscitation Skills Cert (St John - 17/05/2024)

First Aid Level 1 (St John - 15/05/2024)


Timeline

Snowboard Instructor

Cardrona Alpine Resort
06.2025 - Current

Swim Coach

Wanaka Community Center
05.2025 - 06.2025

Oral Health Therapist

Aspiring Dental
12.2023 - 01.2025

Retail Assistant

Cardrona Alpine Resort
06.2023 - Current

Oral Health Therapist

Wanaka Dental
06.2023 - 10.2024

Creative

Zen Blu (Self Employed)
05.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Nga Tawa Diocesan School

Bachelor Oral Health - Bachelor Oral Health BOH

University of Otago

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