Melanie McLeod
Aged Care & Community Support Professional
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About
Compassionate, community-minded professional seeking reentry into the workforce with a strong focus on aged care and community support. Brings extensive experience in customer service, team leadership, operations, volunteering, and hands-on care for a family member with medical needs. Dedicated to person-centred care, safety, and enhancing quality of life for older adults and individuals requiring support.
Experience
Operations / All-Round Role - Hold Fast Concrete - Wanaka
(2014)
Family business with active involvement over the past 10 years.
- Developed strong organisational skills managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Coordinated project logistics, liaised with suppliers, and contributed to efficient operations.
- Demonstrated reliability, responsibility, and a team-oriented mindset.
Café Manager - ColdRakes Café & Bookshop - Wanaka
- Managed daily operations, including staff hiring, training, and performance management.
- Ensured exceptional customer service and a welcoming environment.
- Oversaw stock control, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Multitasked effectively in a busy setting, maintaining composure and efficiency.
Assistant Manager - Bella High-End Fashion Store - Wanaka
Duty Manager - Lake Hawea Hotel
Breakfast Cook / Front of House - Cafe Maclyn - Napier
Front of House / Duty Manager - Fish Bizarre - Nelson
Kitchen and Front of House - Tillermans Vegetarian Cafe
Manager - Toatara Backpackers Cafe - Invercargill
- Set up new cafe
- Menu development
- Stock control
Cook - Phat Cats Cafe - Invercargill
- Kitchen operations
- Stock management
