Novae Sambell

Films I have catered for:

- CURRENT: Anaconda (Producer: Tom Gormican)

- You, Always (Line Producer: Kylie Mascord)

- War Machine (Line Producer: Naomi Cleaver)

- Good Cop Bad Cop (Line Producer: Kevin Greene)

- Rock Island Mysteries (Line Producer: Heather Macfarlane)

- Eden (Line Producer: Sharon Miller)

Overview

• Demonstrated awareness on set during filming.
• Provided excellent service under high-pressure situations, ensuring smooth buffet operations.
• Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
• Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to strict health standards.
• Increased efficiency by setting up equipment, breakdown, and maintenance during sets.
• Maintained flexible work schedule to meet production needs.
• Demonstrated flexibility in handling diverse catering needs, from small crew and cast to larger sets.
• Promoted a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
• Improved operational efficiency through effective communication with kitchen staff and on set locations assistants
• Delivered catered food and supplies to unit and set for on-time set-up.
• Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
• Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.

• Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
• Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
• Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
• Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to all necessary protocols and procedures.
• Participated in horse shows and competitions as part of team support, preparing horses for events and assisting during performances.
• Supported trainers during riding lessons, providing assistance in handling horses and riding myself.
• Morning starts from 5am-7am and evenings from 3pm-6pm to help out with feed and business clients.
• Carrying out general maintenance tasks such as gardening, reorganizing and sorting equipment, consumables, assessing any damage to grounds and equipment.
• Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.

• Operated cash register, quickly and accurately handled cash and card transactions.
• Maintained safe food handling standards at all times.
• Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
• Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
• Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
• Strengthened customer loyalty by promptly addressing any concerns or complaints and taking corrective action as needed.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, welcoming bakery environment.

• Built strong relationships with customers through personalized service, enhancing client loyalty and repeat business.
• Sales professional in many departments such as bedding, homewares, women's & men's clothing, beauty and specializing in Customer Service. 30+ hours a week.
• Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
• Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
• Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
• Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behaviors.
• Managed efficient cash register operations.

• Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
• Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.

• Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to all necessary protocols and procedures.
• Preparing up to 6 horses each day for riding, feeding, cleaning stalls, training, grooming.
• Early starts and very hard work, yet a rewarding volunteer job I loved.