Annika Andresen

Experience

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  Whitcoulls

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2013

  Sales Person - Part time

  Help merchandising key points within the store ensuring that products attract customers and having excellent communication skills that are essential, when helping customers.

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  Rebel Sports

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Sales Assistant – Christmas Casual Employment
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  Dive! Tutukaka

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

  Perfect Day Crew

  As Perfect Day Crew I was responsible for customers safety and boat crew duties. This entailed preparing the boat, welcoming customers aboard and fitting them out with gear, teaching customers to snorkel, food preparations for the lunch buffet, sharing my knowledge both above and below the water about the history of the islands and Wildlife reserve and any required maintenance and cleaning of the boat and equipment. Building a trusting friendship and communicating well, helped ensure the customers with comfortable on the boat and better understand each customer individually. Show less

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  Dive Tutukaka

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2018

  Scuba Dive Instructor

  Working as Dive Instructor for Dive!Tutukaka involved teaching customers to dive, leading dive expeditions around the dive sites, and being a role model for safe diving practice while maintaining the current duties of boat crew. This entailed preparing the boat, welcoming customers aboard and fitting them out with gear, sharing my knowledge both above and below the water about the history of the islands and Wildlife reserve and any required maintenance and cleaning of the boat and equipment. Building a trusting friendship and communicating well, helped ensure the customers with comfortable on the boat and better understand each customer individually. Show less

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  Jasmax

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2015

  Intern

  I was part of the ‘Education Team’, which is involved in the design for schools and universities.Being able to help with the design team creating original models they can work from, having the ability to learn more programs and being able to witness how an architecture firm works first hand working side by side with some of New Zealand’s best Architects. Programs used - Sketch Up, Photoshop and InDesign

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  Elmesie Scuba

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Snorkel Instructor / Dive Master
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  Kelly Tarltons

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2018

  Assistant Aquarist - Casual

  Looking after all the marine animals in the aquarium which includes cleaning exhibits, feeding animals (including hand feeding in the large tanks) treating them for disease, rehabilitating sick and injured sea turtles for release. I also am involved in designing and building new displays for guests to enjoy. We take customers into the shark tank to experience sharks up close and personal to these awesome animals and involved in public talks/feeds with our animals for guests to enjoy and learn about some of the animals we have and how they can help protect and conserve them for the future. Show less

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  The Sir Peter Blake Trust

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Blake Antarctic Ambassador

  I was honoured to be selected as the Blake Antarctic Ambassador for 2017, working alongside the Sir Peter Blake Trust, Antarctica New Zealand and Antarctic Heritage team, aiding in their conservation efforts on Sir Edmund Hillary’s TAE Hut. Over the six weeks I was on the ice, I kept a blog of my journeys, adventures and time down in Antarctica - taking photographs, drawing and capturing videos. It was incredible to see how much outreach was gained through sharing the stories of those working and my own experiences on the ice. Show less

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  Marine Department MEG - Manu One Limited

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Safety Diver
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  The University of Auckland

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

  University Assistant Tutor

  Teaching a first year design paper for a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at the University of Auckland.

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  Active Adventures

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  Co-Guide

  Responsible for taking care of clients, managing groups and individuals working with a lead guidearound NewZealand. Activities included hiking, swimming, diving, mountain biking while sharing knowledge of culture, history and wildlife.

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  BLAKE

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

  Head of Programmes - Discovery

  I was the Head of Programmes for BLAKE, managing the NZ-VR programme, BLAKE Explorers and public engagement. The NZ-VR programme allowed students to discover underwater New Zealand through Virtual Reality. This programme aims to connect thousands of young Kiwis with the marine environment, to build empathy and a deeper sense of kaitiakitanga towards our ocean and ways to create change. Over the two and a half years of being with the programme, I was part of a team that was able to teach over 40,000 students across the North Island about our moana, the ocean.After two successful pilots in 2020, this year we are launching our newest programme: BLAKE Explorers. This is a three-day experience for intermediate-aged students who have taken part in our BLAKE NZ-VR programme. BLAKE Explorers give these students the opportunity to explore our marine environment through activities such as snorkelling, surfing, nature trails, and other outdoor activities. Through these activities we hope to spark an interest for the students and inspire them to take action for the environment.Public Engagement including a site in the America's Cup village, activation site at SeaPort and various presentations at conferences across New Zealand. Show less

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  Global Underwater Explorers

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2022

  Nextgen Scholar

  In 2019 I was selected as the first-ever global scholar for Global Underwater Explorers, developing my skills as a diver, working on conservation projects while being an ambassador for the underwater world.

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  YWCA

  May 2020 - May 2021

  Y25 Wāhine Toa - Inaugural List

  Selected for the YWCA Y25 list, showcasing 25 wahine toa under 25 throughout New Zealand. Engaged in a 12 month mentorship programme to connect and empower other young women throughout New Zealand.

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  Inkfish

  Jul 2021 - now

  Marine Projects Manager