I am a motivated, enthusiastic, and at times excitable individual who takes my responsibilities seriously. I have experience with customer service, sales, dispatch, cash handling, POS and Windcave services, and enjoy working within a team. I am flexible and can relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds. I have a flair for the dramatic and am currently completing my second year in the Bachelor of Screen Arts course majoring in animation at Massey University. Prior to this study, I was pursuing a performance art-based degree in Dunedin before having a change of heart as to my specific career goals. During my two years of tertiary study in Dunedin, I engaged in many roles within the local theatre community including stage management, choreography, dancing across various projects, sound tech, and assistant producing. I also have a secondary flair for public speaking and have been part of multiple debates and speech contests. I thrive when multitasking and working well in high-pressure situations that require speed and efficiency, and I have a particular talent for defusing tense or escalating situations with customers, often being turned to by my peers when their boundaries have been reached.

Penelope Lockwood

I am a motivated, enthusiastic, and at times excitable individual who takes my responsibilities seriously. I have experience with customer service, sales, dispatch, cash handling, POS and Windcave services, and enjoy working within a team. I am flexible and can relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds. I have a flair for the dramatic and am currently completing my second year in the Bachelor of Screen Arts course majoring in animation at Massey University. Prior to this study, I was pursuing a performance art-based degree in Dunedin before having a change of heart as to my specific career goals. During my two years of tertiary study in Dunedin, I engaged in many roles within the local theatre community including stage management, choreography, dancing across various projects, sound tech, and assistant producing. I also have a secondary flair for public speaking and have been part of multiple debates and speech contests. I thrive when multitasking and working well in high-pressure situations that require speed and efficiency, and I have a particular talent for defusing tense or escalating situations with customers, often being turned to by my peers when their boundaries have been reached.

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I am a motivated, enthusiastic, and at times excitable individual who takes my responsibilities seriously. I have experience with customer service, sales, dispatch, cash handling, POS and Windcave services, and enjoy working within a team. I am flexible and can relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds. I have a flair for the dramatic and am currently completing my second year in the Bachelor of Screen Arts course majoring in animation at Massey University.

Prior to this study, I was pursuing a performance art-based degree in Dunedin before having a change of heart as to my specific career goals. During my two years of tertiary study in Dunedin, I engaged in many roles within the local theatre community including stage management, choreography, dancing across various projects, sound tech, and assistant producing. I also have a secondary flair for public speaking and have been part of multiple debates and speech contests. I thrive when multitasking and working well in high-pressure situations that require speed and efficiency, and I have a particular talent for defusing tense or escalating situations with customers, often being turned to by my peers when their boundaries have been reached.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sales Assistant at Vapo
November 1, 2024 - Present
Consistently performed above expectations and maintained excellent working relationships with team and management. Frequently requested extra training to deepen product knowledge, despite not personally using vape products.
Stage Manager at Opera Otago
March 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Managed stage during Opera Otago's submission to the Dunedin Fringe Festival 2023, including leadership and coordination duties for the production directed by Kim Morgan and produced by Jordan Witchoman. The project 'An Incomplete Education' remains a favorite.
Dancer at Stillettoes Revue Bar
December 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Performed for two and a half years, developing skills in managing interactions with intoxicated customers and mediating delicate social situations without causing offence. Became a go-to person for newer workers needing support while handling challenging scenarios.
Stage Manager and Choreographer at Red Mole Revue
August 31, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Managed stage and choreographed performances in Dunedin between July and August 2021.
Choreographer, Dancer, Actor at James Has Weird Dreams
July 31, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Choreographed, danced, and acted in a local Dunedin production from March to July 2020.
Web Assistant at Briscoes Group
February 28, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Handled customer service, filling, packing, and dispatching online customer orders from April 2018 to February 2021. Managed tech issues for the Fringe Festival resulting in adapting choreography for a show 48 hours before opening, accommodating a reduced number of dancers and teaching new blocking quickly.
Actor at A Melancholy Play
September 30, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Worked as an actor in a September 2021 local production.
Choreographer, Dancer at Bachcaye
March 31, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Choreographed and danced in Dunedin from February to March 2021.

Education

NCEA Level 2 at Otago Girls High School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Incomplete) at Otago University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Screen Arts (Active) at Massey University
January 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025

Qualifications

NCEA Level 2 Merit
January 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education