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Portia McDonnell
24
Female
member since Feb 5 2024
New Zealander
My skills
I am a driven and enthusiastic person moving to Deutschland/Germany in 2024. My skills include excellent time management, experience in hospitality, administration and childcare. I have great people skills, and exceed in customer facing roles. I am a fast learner, dependable and I have amazing motivation which has helped me in management positions and team leading. I thrive in administrative roles, especially those in the health sector and have extensive knowledge of Microsoft programmes.
Languages Spoken
English (Mother Tongue) German (Beginner)Full CV / Resume
WORK EXPERIENCE
Barry and Sargent Optometrists, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand - Receptionist
2023-Current
Reception and administration role. Greatly focused on processing confidential paperwork, communicating directly with medical centres, and managing the appointment book.
Birdies x Brews Cafe & Bar, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand - Events Manager
2022-2023
Food and Beverage service position, mainly bartending and waitressing. I was also in charge of customising events for Birdies x Brews virtual golf experience to suit client needs. This involved designing brochures and packages, running the events from the floor and managing social media s, plus general store administration. After leaving this full time position, I have picked up part time shifts in conjunction with my employment at Barry and Sargent Optometrists.
OPSM, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
Manager
2019-2022
My position with OPSM was customer and sales focused. My main role was dispensing spectacles and lens orders. I was responsible for the store's administration, general management as well as communicating with other healthcare providers and insurance companies. Throughout my employment I progressed from Retail Assistant to Optical Lead, Assistant manager, and Manager.
The Four Seasons Resort, Whistler, Canada
Front of House/Hostess
2018-2019
Hosting position for the resort's restaurant, Sidecut. My role included managing larger bookings, serving guests and bussing tables. This position was greatly administration focussed with running the restaurant’s s, seating plan and banking. In addition I would occasionally work in housekeeping or banquet events.
COWS Ice Cream, Whistler, Canada
Supervisor
2018-2019
I worked evenings at COW’s ice cream. Opening/closing the store, banking, rosters, scooping ice cream and retail.
Summary of attributes
Over 8 years of customer service experience
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Excellent time management
Strong written, numerical and verbal communication skills.
Hard working and dependable.
Education
Licence Controller Qualification - 2022
Certificate in the sale and supply of alcohol act 2012.
Management Essentials Skills and Knowledge programme - 2021
Luxottica/Essilor LTD management training. Covering certificates in administrative skills, healthy communication, reaching and maintaining Key Performance Indicators and managing a team effectively.
Travel, Tourism and Airline Industry certificate NCEA level 3 - New Zealand School of Tourism - 2018
Including specialist certificates in Go Rentals car hire and Callista system (ho reservations).
Red Cross Wellington comprehensive First Aid certificate - 2018
Achieved CPRL2 requirements of the New Zealand Resuscitation council
NCEA Level 1 - Merit NCEA Level 2 - Excellence
Volunteer experience
Newtown School - Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand - 2017
Casual teachers assistant for new entrants and first year pupils.
References:
Saagar Pa - Optometrist, OPSM
About Me
My hobbies include currently learning German in my spare time. I love listening to all kinds of music, especially on Vinyl! And definiy travelling the world. I mostly enjoy spending time with my friends and playing Rugby or Football in the garden.
