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Lara Vinke

Summary

Recent school-leaver on Overseas Experience looking for a position. Due to growing up in New Zealand and Germany very mature,
combining the best of both traits: New Zealand friendliness,
open-mindedness and resourcefulness with German reliability, punctuality
and attention to detail, if required perfectionism.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative - Part Time

Jacques Wein Depot (Wine Shop)
04.2022 - 12.2024
  • Handled customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to effectively interact with customers
  • Developed strong customer relationships and loyalty through effective communication
  • Maintained knowledge of company products to provide helpful suggestions and recommendations to customers
  • Utilized problem-solving techniques to identify solutions for complex customer inquiries
  • Processed orders, returns, and exchanges in an accurate and efficient manner

Volunteer - Part Time

Evangelisches Altersheim (Retirement Centner)
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
  • Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes
  • Performed general maintenance and repair
  • Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems

Waitress - Part Time

Kompass bakery café
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
  • Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed
  • Used good communication skills to reduce guest dissatisfaction
  • Replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests
  • Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner
  • Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments

Education

August 2022

Hans-Ehrenberg-Schule
Germany
11.2024

FORQ ( Equivalent To High School Diploma)

Heinz-Sielemann-Schule
Germany
05.2022

January 2011

Liethfield School
New Zealand
01.2017

Skills

- Responsible
- Reliable
- Hardworking
- Trustworthy
- Mature
- Fast learning
- Adaptable and responsive
- Good communication skills
- Conflict solving skills
- Customer orientation (or Service orientation)

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Volunteer - Part Time

Evangelisches Altersheim (Retirement Centner)
01.2024 - 02.2024

Customer Service Representative - Part Time

Jacques Wein Depot (Wine Shop)
04.2022 - 12.2024

Waitress - Part Time

Kompass bakery café
05.2020 - 12.2021

August 2022

Hans-Ehrenberg-Schule

FORQ ( Equivalent To High School Diploma)

Heinz-Sielemann-Schule

January 2011

Liethfield School
Lara Vinke