Shir Carmichael
Byron Bay,NSW
Summary
I'm a friendly and motivated 27 year old Kiwi looking for a job in Byron Bay. I'm experienced in the Hospo industry and a great team-player!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant/ Wedding Venue Manager
Langdale Vineyard Restaurant
2020.08 - 2025.09
- Oversaw the restaurant as well as weddings and other private events at this venue.
- Worked with couples and vendors leading up to their event and coordinated staff, as well as always being a hands-on member of the FOH staff day of.
Data Entry Clerk
High Impact Innovation Team - Department of Corrections
2020.03 - 2020.07
- Data Entry - Honestly kind of boring and I doubt I'll be doing much of it during my time in Byron Bay, but if your business requires something similar I'm happy to help!
Research Intern
High Impact Innovation Team - Department of Corrections
2019.11 - 2020.02
- Similarly to my Data Entry role, this job may not be that relevant to my time in Byron Bay. However, I did do a lot of talking with people from all different walks of life for my research project, and I still consider that an invaluable skill.
Retail Sales Associate
Country Road
2019.07 - 2019.11
- Greeted customers and assisted them with anything they were looking for.
- Offered styling help and feedback (to customers who wanted it). Connecting with customers in this way was definitely my favourite part of this job!
- Processed payments, as well as exchanges and refunds.
Fruit Packer
Urban Harvest
2018.10 - 2019.07
- Packed fruit into bags for businesses around Wellington. I ensured that all quantities were correct and packed properly, as the orders were different for every business.
- At this company I also occasionally assisted with picking up the fruit and with the deliveries, as well as occasionally packing and loading ice.
Salon Receptionist
Affinity Beauty
2017.11 - 2018.01
- I worked as a receptionist for a beauty salon over their busy Christmas period.
- I answered the phone, taking and managing appointments.
- I greeted and seated clients for their appointments and offered/ made them cups of tea and coffee.
- I processed payments and sold gift cards.
- I cleaned and tidied the salon to ensure it was always a calming, welcoming space.
- I prepared treatment rooms for facials and massages, and prepared and cleaned any tools the clinicians would need in advance.
FOH/ BOH
Langdale Vineyard Restaurant
2012.11 - 2017.11
- I worked as a waitress, doing table service for lunch shifts and at private events/ weddings.
- I also have kitchenhand experience at this venue. I assisted with food prep and plating, as well as dishwashing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Anthropology
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand2020-02
Skills
- I work well in a fast-paced restaurant/ retail environment and can multitask under pressure
- Customer service - I'm always professional and welcoming to customers I think I'm naturally smiley!
- I'm a team-player and have great communication skills
- POS system operation - taking orders, processing payments
- Professional presentation
Timeline
Restaurant/ Wedding Venue Manager
Langdale Vineyard Restaurant
2020.08 - 2025.09
Data Entry Clerk
High Impact Innovation Team - Department of Corrections
2020.03 - 2020.07
Research Intern
High Impact Innovation Team - Department of Corrections
2019.11 - 2020.02
Retail Sales Associate
Country Road
2019.07 - 2019.11
Fruit Packer
Urban Harvest
2018.10 - 2019.07
Salon Receptionist
Affinity Beauty
2017.11 - 2018.01
FOH/ BOH
Langdale Vineyard Restaurant
2012.11 - 2017.11
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Anthropology
Victoria University of Wellington