Emma Godfrey

Experience

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  Hokitika Regent Theatre

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2019

  Front of House

  During my high school studies, I served as a front of house and cafe worker at Hokitika’s Regent Theatre, dealing directly with customers, performing behind-the-scenes work in programming and ensuring correct running of the movies.

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  Hokitika Swimming Club

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2016

  Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach
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  Hokitika Hertiage Highway Motel

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

  Cleaner
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  Destination Westland Ltd

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  Museum Employee

  In my summer role over the university break assisting museum staff, I gained experience in: • Digitising, scanning and collating historical files and images • Relocation of historical artefacts • Operating as sole charge at the front of house when required, answering customer enquires and phone calls

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  Westland Milk Products

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

  Laboratory Technician

  I was employed at Westland Milk Products over the summer between finishing my Bachelors degree and beginning my Masters, with an additional request to return to work during the COVID-19 lockdown due to vulnerable staff being unable to work. In my role as a laboratory technician, I gained experience in:• Conducting internal and external sampling as documented in the Westland Milk Products sampling and testing standards and site procedures • Ensure sample and test results are entered into AX or recorded in the appropriate databases or spreadsheets• Packing and dispatching of samples to internal laboratories, external laboratories or other destinations • Management of retention and shelf like samples • Sample product in accordance with sampling procedures and health and safety requirements • Working cooperatively with the laboratory supervisor and team to meet performance objectives • Health and Safety compliance Show less

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  University of Canterbury

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  Laboratory Demonstrator

  During my Master's studies, I provided undergraduate students with support during a research project based class (BIOL383 - Behavioural Ecology) where they designed, carried out, statistically analysed and presented their animal behaviour-based experiments.

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  University of Canterbury

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research Assistant

  Following the completion of my Masters degree, I assisted Professor Elissa Cameron with various animal behaviour research through:• Analysing behaviour videos • Collating data• Performing statistical analyses• Proofreading

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  Westland Milk Products

  Dec 2022 - Jan 2023

  Laboratory Technician

  I returned to a summer role at Westland Milk Products as a laboratory technician in the Sampling department to support operations over the busy summer season during a summer break in a research project I was undertaking with the University of Canterbury.

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  Westland Milk Products

  Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  Laboratory Technician

  I returned to a summer role at Westland Milk Products as a laboratory technician in the Sampling department to support operations over the busy summer season during my PhD.

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  University of Canterbury

  Feb 2024 - now

  Laboratory Demonstrator

  During my PhD studies, I support undergraduate students in BIOL250 (Principles in Animal Physiology) and BIOL354 (Animal Ecophysiology), providing guidance for physiological concepts. I serve as sole tutor for the BIOL354 crab heart rate lab, teaching and grading laboratory reports that contribute to the student's overall academic performances.

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  Westland Milk Products

  Nov 2024 - Feb 2025

  Laboratory Technician

  I returned to a summer role at Westland Milk Products as a laboratory technician, to support operations over the busy summer season during my PhD. While continuing my responsibilities in the Sampling department, I gained hands-on experience in the Chemistry laboratory, developing valuable skills in food chemistry and building proficiency in FOSS analytical equipment and the newly integrated LIMS software.