Vaima’a Dempsey
Brisbane
Summary
I am looking for a career that has purpose for me and I can grow, that has future prospects and is working with like minded people who have similar work ethic to me and similar values in life.
I am a mature person, fit and positive with a good outlook on life. I learn quickly when given a new task. I have a good attention to detail and work well in a team. I have good intentions and a positive outlook on life, I have a good work ethic and work hard.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Horticulture Industry
Private pea picking company
10.2023 - Current
- Pea picking/Casual
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Nightfill assistant
Woolworths
Nelson
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain product availability for customers.
- Organized backroom inventory to optimize space and accessibility.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks for timely stock replenishment.
- Monitored product expiration dates and removed outdated items promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate product placement.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the store environment.
- Responded to customer inquiries about product locations and availability.
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
General hand
Sealord
Nelson
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Delivery Driver
Domino’s
Nelson
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Part time/Casual
- Communicated with dispatch to confirm delivery schedules.
- Navigated using GPS for optimal delivery routes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
General Hand
Sealord
Nelson
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Filleting fish
- Boxing fish products
- Cleaning factory line
- Seasonal Contract work
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Work experience
Moore Building
- One day per week on a voluntary basis and paid school holiday work
Building Apprentice
Stonewood Homes
Nelson
- Assisted skilled tradespeople in framing and installing structures.
- Learned and applied safety protocols on job sites daily.
- Operated hand and power tools under supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Followed blueprints to support construction projects accurately.
- Prepared materials for upcoming phases of construction work.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates.
- Completed repairs to building structures such as floors, changed out fixtures and painted walls and trim.
- Operated tools, gauges and equipment to complete work.
- Removed debris from work areas and performed final cleanings after completing projects.
- Inspected building systems and components to assess performance and identify faults.
- Provided support services such as carrying materials or performing demolition tasks.
- Installed insulation, drywall, siding, flooring, trimming, cabinetry, countertops and other components of buildings.
- Prepared concrete forms for foundations or other structures prior to pouring operations.
- Performed carpentry tasks such as framing walls and installing doors and windows.
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and material requirements.
Education
NCEA Level 3 - Trade Building, Tourism, English, Vocational Ed, NMIT Carpentry
Nelson College
NCEA Level 2 - Trade Building, Tourism, Food and Hospitality, Outdoor Ed, English
Nelson College
NCEA Level 1 - Level 1 Lit & Num
Nelson College
Skills
- Hammer and Building skills
- Full License
- Pro Med Level 3 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course
- Quiet achiever
- Take pride in my workmanship
- Polite and respectful of people
- Enthusiastic about learning
- Studied credits towards a New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry
- Honest and hardworking
- A can-do attitude
- Happy and friendly person
- Motivated to do well in the workplace
Accomplishments
2023, Top Student Award: Construction, Top of the South Trades Academy, NMIT
References
Andrew Gush
021 038 6949
Hobbies and Interests
Family activities
Sports
Positive Attitude
- A can-do attitude
- Happy and friendly person
- Motivated to do well in the workplace
Willingness To Learn
- Gateway work experience on Building sites, I was enthusiastic about learning
- Studied credits towards a New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry at NMIT while at school and gained top of class award
- Honest and hardworking, looking for opportunities to work more effectively
Timeline
Nightfill assistant
Woolworths
11.2024 - 11.2025
General hand
Sealord
03.2024 - 09.2024
Delivery Driver
Domino’s
10.2023 - 07.2024
Horticulture Industry
Private pea picking company
10.2023 - Current
General Hand
Sealord
01.2022 - 09.2022
Work experience
Moore Building
Building Apprentice
Stonewood Homes
NCEA Level 3 - Trade Building, Tourism, English, Vocational Ed, NMIT Carpentry
Nelson College
NCEA Level 2 - Trade Building, Tourism, Food and Hospitality, Outdoor Ed, English
Nelson College
NCEA Level 1 - Level 1 Lit & Num
Nelson College