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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Masters in Creative Writing student at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University Wellington

  • Education

    • Palmerston North Girls' High School

      2004 - 2008

      Languages Prefect, Amnesty International Prefect. Received 3 scholarships to attend Otago University

    • University of Otago

      2009 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) majoring in Politics and French, Diploma in Language (Japanese) Politics, French, Japanese, Pacific Islands Environment & Resource Management

    • University of Otago

      2014 - 2015
      Honours French Language and Literature First Class

      Analysed and examined Algerian immigrants in France and their marginalisation.

  • Experience

    • Education Perfect

      Nov 2012 - Jul 2015
      Content Uploader

      Uploaded vocabulary lists for French, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Latin students to access at and outside of school on the database. Also corrected any French or Japanese mistakes in the system.

    • Jossour Forum Des Femmes Marocaines

      Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
      Assistant Teacher Volunteer

      I spent one month helping develop resources for French and English classes at Jossour, teaching students, translating funding applications and proposals, and developing projects for the women. The centre caters for women who are illiterate and who live in the slums and aims to empower women to earn money, support their family, encourage their children to pursue an education, and become fully involved Moroccan citizens.

    • University of Otago

      May 2016 - Mar 2017

      Reviewing POLS319 (Treaty Politics) and updating course documents. Also researching new topics for class discussion. Research into Pacific studies (Climate Change, Ecotourism, local and regional NGOs), book editing, article writing, administrative tasks.

      • Research Assistant

        Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

      • Research Assistant

        May 2016 - Nov 2016

    • French

      Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
      Private Tutor

      I taught two Y12/6th form students French outside of school in preparation for their NCEA exams.Some feedback from a parent:"Thanks for helping us keep (student) in the game.""We're pleased that (student) is hanging in, though - that they've passed L2 French and plan to continue next year (that's largely thanks to you).""(Student) is finding the tutorials very helpful."A teacher's comment: "The student's external tutoring has made a big difference to (student's) ability in class." Show less

    • Rape Crisis Dunedin

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
      Community Education Officer

      Facilitating workshops at Dunedin high schools, with Residential Assistants at the University of Otago, and in local businesses' training programmes. Supporting survivors of sexual assault and rape in face-to-face meetings and phone work, liaising with the community to raise awareness of rape culture, and actively promoting a safer society.

    • Parliamentary Services

      Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
      Policy, Communications, Research Assistant

    • University Book Shop Dunedin

      Aug 2018 - Oct 2021
      Weekend Manager

      As the Weekend Manager I looked after our customers, the shop floor, our online orders, and returns processes.

    • University Book Shop Otago

      Oct 2021 - Jan 2024
      Retail Manager & Events Coordinator

      As Retail Manager, I ensured our team of Booksellers provided the best service possible to our avid readers, maintained a beautiful shop floor layout, remained aware and up to date with new releases and actively maintained a wide reading range to relate to readers of all ages and abilities, as well as to uphold our well known in store customer experience. I also oversaw our online orders, our book subscriptions, marketing, and helped facilitate the returns process. Additionally, I held the Health and Safety role for 4 years and, in 2023, I was the Events Coordinator, hosting book launches and author talks in store and off site. Show less

    • University of Otago

      Jan 2024 - now
      International Student Exchange Advisor

    • The International Institute of Modern Letters

      Feb 2025 - now
      Pursuing a Masters in Creative Writing

      Taking a year of study leave to pursue a MA Page at the International Institute of Modern Letters at Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fist Aid in the Workplace

      New Zealand Red Cross
      Oct 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Anna Hoek-Sims
      Emerging NZ Bookseller of the Year 2023 Booksellers NZ jul 2023 The award is given to an excellent bookseller with great book knowledge, flair, energy andenthusiasm, who can successfully match customers with books. Credit is given for making a direct and positive impact on the New Zealand book industry, their shop, and/ortheir customers, the potential to achieve even more, displaying a passion for the industry, having excellent working relationships, and showing excellence in their work.
    • Awarded to Anna Hoek-Sims
      2023 Booksellers NZ Scholarship to ABA Conference Booksellers NZ jun 2023 The scholarship covers flights and accommodation to attend the Book People (Australian Booksellers Association) Conference in Adelaide in June 2023. Following the conference, the recipient will undertake a 4 day internship at a local bookshop, Matilda Books, in the Adelaide Hills, to learn and share ideas and book knowledge.
    • Awarded to Anna Hoek-Sims
      Local Hero Kiwibank Award Kiwibank NZ nov 2016 Awarded a Kiwibank Local Hero medal for my contribution to the Dunedin community.
    • Awarded to Anna Hoek-Sims
      Women of Influence Young Leader Finalist - oct 2016 The New Zealand Women of Influence programme recognises and celebrates women from all walks of life who make a difference to everyday Kiwis. The Women of Influence programme is committed to increasing the visibility of women’s leadership in New Zealand, highlighting the important contribution women make in creating a bold and diverse future for New Zealand. We are dedicated to uncovering women who have committed time and energy to help and encourage other women in their industry, and… Mostrar más The New Zealand Women of Influence programme recognises and celebrates women from all walks of life who make a difference to everyday Kiwis. The Women of Influence programme is committed to increasing the visibility of women’s leadership in New Zealand, highlighting the important contribution women make in creating a bold and diverse future for New Zealand. We are dedicated to uncovering women who have committed time and energy to help and encourage other women in their industry, and who are fighting for change every day - be it in their workplace, their community or among their peers. Mostrar menos
    • Awarded to Anna Hoek-Sims
      Freemasons Undergraduate Scholarship Freemasons abr 2014
    • Awarded to Anna Hoek-Sims
      Alliance Francaise de Dunedin Special Prize Alliance Francaise ene 2014
    • Awarded to Anna Hoek-Sims
      Misses Milles Braemer House School Scholarship in French University of Otago dic 2013
    • Awarded to Anna Hoek-Sims
      Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow Undergraduate Scholarship Otago University oct 2008