Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand
Ko Hikurangi taku maunga Ko Waiapu taku awa Ko Iritekura taku marae Ko Ngati Porou taku iwi Ko Rawinia taku ingoa Having recently returned home from living overseas in Australia, UK and Canada, I appreciate the importance of sustaining Aotearoa's natural environment. With 7 year’s experience working in Front Office, I have been able to develop my administration and communication skills whilst working extremely well within a team. I am enthusiastic about improving the environment and eager to learn as much as possible to help create a positive lasting impact within the community. I have also a passion for Business and having transferrable skills, has helped me start my own business at Piko Bu. with help of my partners mother. This business was started through a 10 day Business Course where I started a business from scratch in 1.5 days. This included Branding, Marketing and selling out of our Magnesium Balm in one day of presenting at a Tradeshow. Due to demand we have decided to produce larger quantities but have decided quality is still an important factor therefore will be taking our time to ensure we deliver the best possible product we can.
Piko.Bu is a newly established business that specialises in providing a handmade magnesium balm using renewable energy and natural resources.
Manage office administration, support operations of JFN Predator Control Project including a team of 5 field workers and 4 Project leaders. Manage communications and engagement with Treaty Partners such as DOC, ECan and Three local councils. Engage with Landowners, schools, restoration groups and schools to provide awareness on predator free New Zealand. Manage Marketing and Branding design for projects social media and provide content design skills that reflect our company. Create Bird Monitoring Plans and Schedules to ensure smooth running of operations. Manage and record all trapping project data, provide analysis and create graph visuals for community comms. Complete reporting, annual reviews and organise meeting and events with Treaty Partners. Provide monthly newsletters as a way to connect with community, inform partners of project progress and as content for our social media. Train field works and insist them in completing NZCA formal training and play a huge role in building capability and capacity within our company/iwi.
Taking on new projects and assisting managers with any extra tasks. Provide new ideas to create a more efficient reception. Providing assistance with guests queries including: local knowledge of area, billing questions, tour bookings and various other general inquiries. Checking in/out guests including: cashiering and auditing. Offering solutions to guest complaints and concerns. Training new staff members. Be able to communicate with a wide variety of languages and different cultures. Communicate effectively and provide assistance to all departments. Achievements: Rising star award for Quarter 2