Lara Jenkins
23/A Cruickshank Crescent, Meadowbank
(09) 528 0860
021 217 7041
I am a 21 year old New Zealand citizen with a full drivers licence.
Availability: Part-time
I am a motivated student currently in my third year of a Communications degree at Mt Albert Unitec, majoring in Media Studies. I have approximately 22 months experience in the hospitality industry working as a bartender and waitress. I also have experience as a brand ambassador with Spur, and an event planner/promoter for Carrington's Pumphouse. I am passionate about all aspects concerning media, events and marketing, and I am eager to pursue my self-development in the communications industry.
Key Skills:
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An advanced mind in creativity shown through contributing ideas to the organisation of events held at the Unitec Pumphouse, as well as the promotion of said events
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Great face-to-face customer service as a result of working almost 2 ½ years in the hospitality industry as a bartender and waitress
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High levels of confidence developed through being a brand ambassador for SPUR
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Effective time management skills obtained through juggling a number of responsibilities at once, including: two casual jobs, one part-time job, and full time study
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Computer savvy with knowledge in Microsoft office and Photoshop - exceptionally fast at typing
Education:
Bachelor of Communications, majoring in MediaUnitec Institute of Technology, Auckland Courses include:
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Marketing fundamentals
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Communicating now
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Writing well
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Communication & Media studies
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Digital world
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Persuasion and Speech Communication
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Professional writing
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Communication theory & concepts
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Intro to Narrative
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Digital media & Communication tools
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Communication research methods
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Intercultural Communication
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Academic skills for Communication study
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Interpersonal Communication
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Technology & media Communication
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Communication ethics
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Public Relations
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News writing for the Media
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Mass Communication
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Industry internship
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Organisational Communication
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Reputation management
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Media & government Communication
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Interpreting media
Epsom Girls Grammar school (NCEA level 1 and 2)
Work experience:
- Waitress and bartender at Windsor Castle
Employer: Helen
Duration: 1 month (still employed)
- Waitress and bartender at Villager bar and restaurant
Employer: Miles Ardhivan
Duration: 21 months
Tasks included: Excellent face-to-face communication, up-selling, goal-setting, teamwork, barista, training new staff, working tills, working functions, cleaning and closing.
- Casual promoter of Carringtons Pumphouse
Employer: Mike
Duration: 7 months (still employed)
Tasks included: Attending meetings with stakeholders, organising events, working events, working stalls, handing out flyers, entertaining guests, holding competitions, promoting the Pumphouse Facebook page.
- Casual brand ambassador for SPUR
Employer: Kendall Irvine
Duration: 1 month (still employed)
Tasks included: Working at the pop-up Corona bar in Piha
- Casual till worker at Vector Arena
- Casual Nanny
Certificates:
- Certificate in Communications and Media Arts
- Bar and restaurant certificate
- Hospitality certificate
- First aid certificate
References:
Miles - 021 081 11408 - Second in charge at Villager bar and restaurant
Eddie - 022 621 3349 - Second in charge at Villager bar and restaurant (after Miles)
Danielle - 021 081 70715 - Previous manager at Villager bar and restaurant
Mike - 027 492 6700 - Owner of Carringtons Pumphouse
Luke - 021 180 3304 - Account executive for Lion at SPUR