I'm a Thermomix Consultant & loving it! I'll come to your location, cook you & your family or friends, workmates etc some scrumptious food, while you watch & have loads of fun!

Work with women in the local community to help them learn skills in cooking, gain confidence & build connections.

Work with women from the local community, facilitating their cooking learning experience

Work with staff & volunteers to help clients achieve their goalsTeach new cooking skills to people with dementiaAuckland UniServices Limited, Growing Up in New Zealand Research Project Jan 2010 – Nov 2010Field Interviewer, Waikato DistrictGeographical scheduling and carrying out of interviews in a timely mannerCommunicate regularly with management and team leader, while adhering to health and safety standards.Attend monthly meetings and training sessions as… Show more Work with staff & volunteers to help clients achieve their goalsTeach new cooking skills to people with dementiaAuckland UniServices Limited, Growing Up in New Zealand Research Project Jan 2010 – Nov 2010Field Interviewer, Waikato DistrictGeographical scheduling and carrying out of interviews in a timely mannerCommunicate regularly with management and team leader, while adhering to health and safety standards.Attend monthly meetings and training sessions as requiredActively seek retention of participants during the interview process through effective relationship buildingRecord keeping with accuracy and reporting using mileage book and electronic timesheet/scheduling softwareUse purpose built computerised software programmes and databases to schedule and carry out interviews, and upload data Show less

Interview parents involved in the Growing Up in New Zealand Study

Interviewed parents of babies in the Growing Up in New Zealand Longitudinal Study

Recruit pregnant women & new mothers/families into the Growing UP in New Zealand Study

Waikato DistrictLed by example while onsite, while adhering to health and safety standardsCommunicated results and issues arising daily with management and team membersMaintained a high standard to reflect the brand of the campaign and Auckland UniServices in keeping with the Retail Consultant ManualSourced alternative venues and marketing opportunities for wider coverage of the campaign, and education of the publicCommunicated with businesses and reported feedback to… Show more Waikato DistrictLed by example while onsite, while adhering to health and safety standardsCommunicated results and issues arising daily with management and team membersMaintained a high standard to reflect the brand of the campaign and Auckland UniServices in keeping with the Retail Consultant ManualSourced alternative venues and marketing opportunities for wider coverage of the campaign, and education of the publicCommunicated with businesses and reported feedback to management regarding suitability to leave brochures onsite. Revisited to check stock levels and renew if necessaryResolved team issues, built relationships to encourage motivated and productive teamworkProactively sought solutions for the best team output. Used strengths and weaknesses to advantageRecorded record non-participant and participant activity on siteSet and achieved personal and team referral targets above expectationsReduced costs for the study while remaining within set guidelines by minimising waste of resources and timePeople on Purpose Ltd- Andy Ralph, Hamilton Apr 2009 - Aug 2009PA to Facilitator of Wintec Online Computer CoursesApproached individuals and businesses to promote online course materialsMade warm calls to individuals who had enquired about online computer courses, to establish appointments for the facilitator, in relation to beginning the course Completed online registrations and relevant paperwork for administrative purposes as required by Wintec and course facilitatorManaged the facilitator’s diary and scheduled appointments for him to carry out the initial setup for students doing the coursesEmployment History (cont)Volunteering Waikato, Hamilton (voluntary); Office Support for Volunteering Waikato office & Dress for SuccessCall volunteers for retention purposes, & status of volunteeringEnter information into the databaseUpdate filing system Show less

Made cold calls to ideal candidates for roles advertised by potential clientsAdvertised roles in a unique way using Seek, TradeMe and Job Websites to entice candidates to applyScreened likely candidates via phone and email for advertised rolesSold candidates skills to client and mediated the recruitment process

Trained, inducted and supervised new and existing staff onsite regionallyMonthly regional audits carried out electronicallyMaintained role of Health & Safety Officer for region-wide staff which involved equipment checks, maintenance and reporting as required by companyResolved problems using sales ability to retain clientsQuoted on new jobs onsite for new and existing clients. Up-sold services and productsRan the branch for up to three weeks while manager was on leave… Show more Trained, inducted and supervised new and existing staff onsite regionallyMonthly regional audits carried out electronicallyMaintained role of Health & Safety Officer for region-wide staff which involved equipment checks, maintenance and reporting as required by companyResolved problems using sales ability to retain clientsQuoted on new jobs onsite for new and existing clients. Up-sold services and productsRan the branch for up to three weeks while manager was on leave, including wage preparation, client calls, problem resolution with staff, vehicle maintenance & scheduling, stocktaking, ordering, dispensing of resources, & paperwork for head office as requiredPositions held prior to 2007 Show less

Country Practice Trust, TaupoChef River Lodge, ReporoaTemp Chef, Eat Catering, TaupoRecruitment Consultant, A1 Jobs, AucklandPastry Chef, Sono Restaurant, Gulf HarbourHotel Reception, Gulf Harbour Lodge, Gulf Harbour

Retail Roles, Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch