Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Tynika Lafaele-edwards

Perth,WA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a versatile background in customer service and butchery. Known for strong time management and leadership abilities, effectively overseeing staff and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Butcher

Omak Meats
Kamo, Whangarei
09.2021 - 08.2025
  • Managed and maintained butchery machinery, guaranteeing equipment cleanliness, servicing, and safe, efficient operation to meet daily production demands.
  • Managed stock ordering and inventory control, upholding accurate records, and ensuring consistent availability of cooked and raw products to fulfill operational requirements.
  • Packaged, weighed, and labeled meat products accurately for retail or wholesale sale.
  • Prepared, packed, and shipped customer orders while ensuring presentation and accuracy standards.
    Accurately charged out orders, maintaining exceptional quality in fulfillment processes.
  • Provided excellent customer service in a retail environment, assisting with product selection, handling inquiries, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
  • Oversaw staff and distributed daily responsibilities, promoting efficient workflow, productivity, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Barista/FOH Team Member

Nectar cafe
Central, Whangarei
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
  • Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
  • Cleaned bathrooms including toilets, showers and bathtubs, sinks and countertops.

Barista/FOH Team Member

Cafe Botannix
Avenues, Whangarei
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, mochas, teas, and Americanos.
  • Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
  • Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.

casual cleaner

O'boyle Law
Raumanga, Whangarei
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Washed windows both inside and outside of the facility.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
  • Polished furniture to remove dust and dirt buildup.
  • Created a system of tracking files for easy retrieval.
  • Archived outdated or expired files for long-term storage.
  • Received, reviewed and distributed incoming mail.

FOH Team Member

Means Vietnamese Restaurant
Central, Whangarei
12.2017 - 02.2019
  • Provided excellent customer service by ensuring orders were accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Verified that all orders were correct before serving them to customers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of menu items in order to assist customers with their selections.
  • Cleared tables after each customer, and polished cutlery to ensure presentation standards were met.
  • Assisted with food preparation

Education

Skills 4 Work
Whangarei
05-2025

Port3
Whangarei
08-2019

Whangarei Girls High School
Whangarei
02-2019

Skills

  • Customer service: high customer satisfaction rates
  • Time management: focus on priorities to ensure efficiency
  • Enthusiasm: committed to learning new skills and facing new challenges
  • Problem solving: capable of analyzing problems and developing solutions
  • Perseverance: the ability to work long hours in various conditions
  • Workplace safety: following rules and keeping up to date with regulations
  • Team leadership: proven team leadership, driving collaboration, and results

Further about Me

  • I have recently relocated to Perth, WA, in August 2025, from New Zealand to accelerate my career
  • I am happy to accept entry-level work to get my foot in the door, and prove my value and abilities
  • I pride myself on being hard-working, extremely organized, and having a high level of workplace etiquette

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Butcher

Omak Meats
09.2021 - 08.2025

Barista/FOH Team Member

Nectar cafe
06.2021 - 09.2021

Barista/FOH Team Member

Cafe Botannix
09.2020 - 05.2021

casual cleaner

O'boyle Law
08.2019 - 03.2020

FOH Team Member

Means Vietnamese Restaurant
12.2017 - 02.2019

Skills 4 Work

Port3

Whangarei Girls High School
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