Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Hobbies and Interests
Positive Attitude
Willingness To Learn
Timeline
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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  • Monitored product expiration dates and removed outdated items promptly.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
Vaima’a Dempsey