Hi, I’m Chantel O’Brien. I’m a Beauty Therapist and Lifeguard based in Rangataua, New Zealand. I run Girl Talk Beauty, offering lash extensions, brow shaping, waxing, and spray tanning, with a focus on client care, professionalism, and creating a welcoming experience. I bring strong customer service, safety awareness, and hands-on experience in small business operations, including booking management and client communication. In addition to beauty, I work as a pool lifeguard and have experience in logistics administration, including SAP, purchase orders, invoicing, and KPI monitoring. I’m committed to high hygiene standards in cleaning roles, safety-first service, and ongoing learning through photography and design studies at Ara Institute to complement my practical skills.

Chantel O'Brien

Hi, I’m Chantel O’Brien. I’m a Beauty Therapist and Lifeguard based in Rangataua, New Zealand. I run Girl Talk Beauty, offering lash extensions, brow shaping, waxing, and spray tanning, with a focus on client care, professionalism, and creating a welcoming experience. I bring strong customer service, safety awareness, and hands-on experience in small business operations, including booking management and client communication. In addition to beauty, I work as a pool lifeguard and have experience in logistics administration, including SAP, purchase orders, invoicing, and KPI monitoring. I’m committed to high hygiene standards in cleaning roles, safety-first service, and ongoing learning through photography and design studies at Ara Institute to complement my practical skills.

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Hi, I’m Chantel O’Brien. I’m a Beauty Therapist and Lifeguard based in Rangataua, New Zealand. I run Girl Talk Beauty, offering lash extensions, brow shaping, waxing, and spray tanning, with a focus on client care, professionalism, and creating a welcoming experience. I bring strong customer service, safety awareness, and hands-on experience in small business operations, including booking management and client communication.

In addition to beauty, I work as a pool lifeguard and have experience in logistics administration, including SAP, purchase orders, invoicing, and KPI monitoring. I’m committed to high hygiene standards in cleaning roles, safety-first service, and ongoing learning through photography and design studies at Ara Institute to complement my practical skills.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Pool Lifeguard at PAE
January 1, 2025 - Present
Monitor pool safety, respond to emergencies, enforce facility rules and provide customer service.
Cleaner at OCS
January 1, 2024 - Present
Commercial and residential cleaning including sanitation, inspections and maintaining high hygiene standards.
Owner at Girl Talk Beauty
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provide beauty services including lashes, brows, waxing and spray tanning while managing bookings and client care.
Operations/Logistics Associate at Sorted Logistics
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Managed purchase orders (POs), invoicing, and SAP-related tasks. Monitored KPIs, maintained accurate records, and supported day-to-day logistics and administrative operations.
Meat Inspector at AsureQuality
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Ensured product safety and quality control through inspection, data recording and compliance monitoring.

Education

Bachelor at Ara Institute of Canterbury
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Diploma Level 6 at Ara Institute Professional Photography
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Diploma Level 5 at Ara Institute Professional Photography
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
NCEA Level 1–3 at Ashburton College
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail, Other

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate