Fraser Reeves

May-October 2007 Freelance Catering
(casual private functions)

On a casual basis I worked various functions and private parties during week nights after school and occasionally on weekends.

January-September 2008                                                                    

Qantas Lounges Wellington Airport (Compass Group)
 

I undertook this job during my first year of university.  My duties included general catering and maintenace of the food and beverage service available in the Domestic and International lounges, often sole charge.  I had the opportunity to mingle with the lounge guests and develop a rapport with the regular travlelers.

2008 General Election

I was an Issuing Officer during the 2008 election based in the Rongotai electorate.  On the day of the election, I was involved with providing the ballot papers for voters to fill out and upon the conclusion of the day a small team including myself were responisible for counting the votes collected in our area.  I underwent a brief training period for this position and developed important customer service skills.

October 2008                                      Ministry for the Environment 

I spent a short fixed period working within the library, carrying out small duties including the organisation of literature and general maintenance.

Summer 2008-09 (November-March)         Beach Culture (Wellington Airport)

I worked at Beach Culture (a retail outlet) as a retail sales assistant.  Shifts were mainly sole charge and I worked a wide range of hours from 3am to 9pm.  I gained valuable experience working in retail as I was expected to approach customers and offer my assistance frequently.  As it was often a sole charge position, I developed useful skills such as multitasking and prioritising particualrly when it was busy.  I learnt how to operate the point-of-sales (POS) system and often completed the banking at the end of the day.

Summer 2010-2011 (November-March)                  Real Aotearoa 

I undertook this position as a retail assistant/art advisor.  Real Aotearoa is an enterprise of New Zealand post (stamps and coins division) that specialises in the dealership of New Zealand art pieces (mainly glass, ceramics and jewellery), as well as stamps and coins.  This was a good opportunity for me to develop practical skills in art dealership and interacting with customers on an intimate level in order to see that their desires and needs were met.  Two of my superiors had both previously worked in the art industry for long periods and I was grateful to receive advice and encouragement from them.

Currently

At present, I am no longer employed due to a comitment to my full-time honours study.  However, I am still actively seeking casual work that I can fit in and around my university schedule.  Since early 2010, I have been an active volunteer at the Adam Art Gallery.  This position has provided me with some great experiences.  Mid-way through 2010 I had the pleasure of assuming a minor role in the organisation and research of an exhibition, also taking part in its promotion.  I hope to continue with my involvement in various visual art projects and various other projects that cross my path.