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Holly Baker

Holly Baker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Manager at Streamline Swim Academy

  • Education

    • Wellington Diocesan School for Girls - Nga Tawa

      2008 -
      High School

      Activities and Societies: School Swim Team, Birch House Syncronised Swimming Team, Orchestra

    • New Plymouth Girls' High School

      2007 - 2011

      Activities and Societies: Deputy Head of House, NPGHS Council, NPGHS SADD Committee, Peer Supporter, NPGHS/NPBHS Concert Band, NPGHS Orchestra As Deputy Head of House for Tainui at NPGHS' I conducted house swimming sports, house athletics and house plays. As a council member, social committe member and a peer supporter; I also worked along side the school deans and principal to organise fundraising events and social events such as the NPGHS Ball. From 2007 to 2011 I was a member of both the school orchestra, and combined NPGHS/NPBHS concert band where I played the saxophone. Where we competed regionally and… Show more As Deputy Head of House for Tainui at NPGHS' I conducted house swimming sports, house athletics and house plays. As a council member, social committe member and a peer supporter; I also worked along side the school deans and principal to organise fundraising events and social events such as the NPGHS Ball. From 2007 to 2011 I was a member of both the school orchestra, and combined NPGHS/NPBHS concert band where I played the saxophone. Where we competed regionally and nationally. As a prefect to the school, I was involved in the SADD committee, LEAD, and Model United Nations. Show less

    • Victoria University of Wellington

      2012 - 2014
      Bachelor of Design Innovation Specialising in Industrial Design

      Activities and Societies: Campus Coach As a hard working, determined student at Victoria University of Wellington I studied Design Innovation, specialising in Industrial Design. With an interest in how people work and interact socially and mentally, I also completed several papers in Psychology. During my time at Victoria I was a Campus Coach for the early part of 2013; where I ensured the first year students were confident with begining their journey at Victoria, while also introducing them to Lecturers, Tutors, Friends and the… Show more As a hard working, determined student at Victoria University of Wellington I studied Design Innovation, specialising in Industrial Design. With an interest in how people work and interact socially and mentally, I also completed several papers in Psychology. During my time at Victoria I was a Campus Coach for the early part of 2013; where I ensured the first year students were confident with begining their journey at Victoria, while also introducing them to Lecturers, Tutors, Friends and the Wellington lifestyle. Show less

  • Experience

    • Configure Express New Plymouth

      Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
      Part Time Staff Member

      I worked at Configure Express Gym as a part time staff member. My role involved admin work, client consultations, instructing classes and cleaning equipment. Working for Configure Express taught me key qualities of interaction with clients, while I also learnt the importance of great customer service.

    • Countdown Supermarkets

      Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
      Part Time Check Out Operator

    • Oakura Four Square

      Jun 2011 - Mar 2012
      Part Time Staff Member

      As a part time staff member for Oakura Four Square, my jobs included providing care to customers inquiries, checkout operator, Lotto operator, cooking bakery meals, and stacking shelves. This job helped in saving towards my tertiary education.

    • New World Metro on Willis

      Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
      Part Time Check Out Operator

      I worked part-time at New World Metro on Willis, to help fund my studies. During my time at New World I was a check out operator, where I served customers with care to ensure their daily shopping was enjoyable. I competed in the Check Out Operator Wellington Regional competition where I placed Second; based on customer service, speed and accuracy. Furthermore, I competed in the National Check Out Operator of the Year competition, where I placed in the top 10.

    • Cleggs Furniture Court New Plymouth

      Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
      Summer Sales Staff

    • Victoria University of Wellington

      Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
      Campus Coach 2013

      As a Victoria University of Wellington Campus Coach, I was in charge of welcoming a group of Design Students to Victoria University. This involved showing them around the campuses and Wellington City, while also ensuring the understood the university daily process, i.e their timetables, lecture rooms, tutors, and grading system. It was much duty to ensure they had all their questions answered while providing a friendly face to help them settle into their new journey.

    • Cleggs Furniture Court New Plymouth

      Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
      Summer Sales Staff and Website Admin

      Website development and data entry for Cleggs Furniture Court New Plymouth; I was in charge of uploading/updating all current product Cleggs Furniture Court had available. Alongside this I was also a sales staff member on the floor, this meant I had to work professionally to meet staff targets while also providing each customer with continuous care while in a high-stress environment. Working for Cleggs Furniture Court also required me to work in company with their suppliers and manufacturers.

    • The Makery Collective

      Jan 2015 - now
      Small Business Owner

    • Coastal Aquatics Ltd

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      Swim Instructor

    • Jumpstart Preschool

      Jun 2015 - now
      Early Childhood Teacher Aid

    • Streamline Swim Academy

      Nov 2017 - now
      Business Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NZQA Level 1,2,3

      NZQA
      Jan 2009

    • First Aid Certificate 6401

      Jan 2007

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Holly Baker
      Bronze Award for New Zealand The Best Awards The Best Awards Jun 2014 Awarded as a finalist for the New Zealand Best Awards, for 'Pascal Stool'; categorized in the Product - Student submissions. Receiver of a Bronze Award.http://bestawards.co.nz/entries/product/pascal-stool/
    • Awarded to Holly Baker
      Included on The Dean's List for Academic Excellence, 2013 Victoria University of Wellington Dec 2013 Introduced in 2011, the Dean's List celebrates excellence in academic achievement for those students enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme at Victoria University of Wellington.A Dean's List is prepared by each faculty. It will normally include only students registered in qualifications offered by the faculty.To qualify, students must be enrolled for at least 100 undergraduate points taken over a period that begins in Trimester Three of their previous year and ends at the… Show more Introduced in 2011, the Dean's List celebrates excellence in academic achievement for those students enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme at Victoria University of Wellington.A Dean's List is prepared by each faculty. It will normally include only students registered in qualifications offered by the faculty.To qualify, students must be enrolled for at least 100 undergraduate points taken over a period that begins in Trimester Three of their previous year and ends at the conclusion of Trimester Two of the current year; and achieve a grade point average of 7.5 or higher and have not failed any of their courses during the period of study. Show less
    • Awarded to Holly Baker
      Checkout Operator of the Year - Top 10 NZ - 2012
    • Awarded to Holly Baker
      Runner Up Scholar Year 12 New Plymouth Girls' High School Dec 2010 Received Runner Up Scholar for Year 12, New Plymouth Girls' High School
    • Awarded to Holly Baker
      Head Girl Highlands Intermediate 2006 Highlands Intermediate 2006 Head Girl of Highlands Intermediate 2006. Responsible for many roles through out the school and community, including being a responsible, diligent role model amongst peers.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Supporter and Participant of SADD

      Issued by SADD - Students Against Drunk Driving
      SADD - Students Against Drunk DrivingAssociated with Holly Baker

    • NPGHS/NPBHS Concert Band - Saxophone 2007 - 2011

      Issued by NPGHS/NPBHS Concert Band
      NPGHS/NPBHS Concert BandAssociated with Holly Baker

    • Peer Supporter

      Issued by Peer Supporter on Jan 2011
      Peer SupporterAssociated with Holly Baker

    • Participant at Model United Nations

      Issued by Model United Nations on Jan 2010
      Model United NationsAssociated with Holly Baker

    • Life Guard

      Issued by Surf Life Saving New Zealand on Jan 2007
      Surf Life Saving New ZealandAssociated with Holly Baker