Triwanan Verkade
Summary
I am a Sports and Exercise Science graduate seeking a full-time position to support my dream of playing AFL in Australia. I am organized and hard-working with an outgoing and friendly personality. I am always willing to learn new things and gain new experience. I am reliable and will complete tasks independently and with others as required.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer services and working in a corporate team environment
Bunnings Warehouse
02.2023 - Current
Shop Floor, Customer Services & Checkout Operator
The Warehouse
11.2018 - 07.2022
Education
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Major: Sport and Exercise Science), Athletic conditioning, Applied Biomechanics I & II, Applied Anatomy, Exercise Prescription and Assessment, Exercise Physiology, Law & Ethics, Sport and Nutrition, Sport and Recreation -
Auckland University of Technology
01.2022
Whangaparaoa College
01.2019
Skills
- From working in retail for the last 6 years I have learned many skills such as customer service, phone etiquette, working the cash register, and managing stock
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Continuous Improvement
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- 2023: Captain for New Zealand AFL Premiership Storm team and the AFL competition champion North Shore Tigers.
- 2021: Captain of North Harbour AFL Team and Magpies AFLNZ premiership team.
- 2020: Captained the Bulldogs to victory in New Zealand’s inaugural AFL women’s premiership.
- 2018-2019: Captained New Zealand Kahu, New Zealand’s Under 18s women’s AFL team, to five consecutive victories over Australian competition.
- 2017: Completed my bronze Duke of Edinburgh.
Driverlicense
Current New Zealand Driver’s Licence since 2020
Placements
- North Harbour Rugby, 03/2021, 06/2021, Filming premier games for video analysis.
- The Wellness Physiotherapy, 08/2021, 08/2021, Learning about injury management and prevention.
- Revolution Studio, 02/2022, 10/2022, Teaching exercise classes Helping with marketing and administration tasks.
- SPARTAFIT Studio, 07/2022, 10/2022, Teaching exercise classes.
- Moana Pasifika Rugby, 11/2022, 05/2023, Intern for Strength & Conditioning and Athletic Performance
References
- Jordan Hall, Lifestyle and Greenlife Coordinator (Bunnings), silverdalelgc@bunnings.co.nz, 09 421 9400
- Paul Downes, GM of High Performance Head of Strength and Conditioning Coach (Moana Pasifika), paul.downes@nz.basketball, +64274818511
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness & Wellbeing – I enjoy exercising, being outdoors, and playing sports.
- I enjoy cooking in my free time.
Timeline
Customer services and working in a corporate team environment
Bunnings Warehouse
02.2023 - Current
Shop Floor, Customer Services & Checkout Operator
The Warehouse
11.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Major: Sport and Exercise Science), Athletic conditioning, Applied Biomechanics I & II, Applied Anatomy, Exercise Prescription and Assessment, Exercise Physiology, Law & Ethics, Sport and Nutrition, Sport and Recreation -
Auckland University of Technology
Whangaparaoa College
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