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Portia McDonnell

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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



Rebecca Miller - Manager, Birdies x Brews Café & Bar 

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.

Where I am available for work and when

Available for work - Travelling - not available

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