Ali Parsa

Motivated and reliable NCEA Level 1 student at Burnside High School with experience in hospitality, customer service, and coaching young athletes. Committed to academic achievement and personal development, with a strong passion for sports including basketball, volleyball, and athletics. Through competitive sport, workplace experience, and volunteer coaching of Under-16 basketball players, has developed excellent customer service skills, friendly and professional communication, teamwork, leadership, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Highly organised, dependable, and punctual, with strong time management, problem-solving, and planning abilities.

Experience supervising young athletes has strengthened understanding of responsibility, and adaptability, while hospitality work has developed attention to detail and experience managing equipment and inventory. As a physically fit student athlete and hardworking individual, takes pride in contributing positively to a team, providing excellent service, and continually learning new skills.

Hospitality Worker & Staff Member - YHD Turkish Kebab Restaurant - 1 Coppell Place, Hillmorton

(2025-02 - 2026-01)

• Provided strong customer service by taking orders, preparing and serving food, handling cash and card payments, and following health and safety standards.
• Maintained a clean work area, assisted with restocking, and worked efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Required strong customer service and communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Involved effective time management, an awareness of food hygiene practices, and a high level of reliability.
• Processed over $10,000 in sales by providing efficient and friendly customer service, ensuring orders were accurate, and delivering a positive experience for customers.

Volunteer Basketball Coach - Canterbury Basketball Association - 220 Pages Road Wainoni

(2026-03 - 2026-07)

• Coached children aged 16 and under, creating a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encouraged skill development and teamwork.
• Planned and delivered engaging training sessions to improve players' basketball fundamentals and confidence.
• Built positive relationships with players, parents, and fellow coaches through clear and effective communication.
• Demonstrated leadership, organisation, patience, and attention to detail while supervising and mentoring young athletes.

High school Diploma - Burnside High School (2024 - 2028)