Sonya Taylor

People-focused and organised with experience in customer service, hospitality, supervision, and event support. Confident working in fast-paced environments and communicating with a wide range of people. Reliable, adaptable, and experienced supporting events and community-focused activities.

Regional Coordinator – Dunedin Techweek - Dunedin City Council - Dunedin, NZ

(2026-03 - 2026-06)

Coordinated regional activities for Dunedin Techweek 2026 with Dunedin City Council and Enterprise Dunedin.

• Supported event organisers with submissions, planning, communications, and general event support.
• Attended planning meetings and helped deliver Techweek events during festival week.

Event Support - 11th International Deer Biology Conference

(2026-02 - 2026-02)

• Assisted with event setup, attendee registration, and guest support.
• Helped direct attendees, provide event information, and assist with conference field trips.

Supervisor - Cookie Time

(2024-10)

• Supervise daily store operations, cash handling, and stock ordering.
• Support team performance and maintain high customer service standards.

Bar Staff - Mardi Gras Queenstown

(2024-06 - 2024-06)

Worked in a high-volume festival environment providing efficient customer service.

Customer Consultant - The Body Shop

(2023-11 - 2024-03)

Provided customer service and assisted customers with product selection.

Crew Member - McDonald's - Andersons Bay

(2022-06 - 2023-01)

Worked efficiently in a fast-paced team environment.

Diploma - Applied Management - Otago Polytechnic (2024)

NCEA Levels 1, 2, 3 - Columba College