Donna Singh

3/113 Avenue Road, Otahuhu, P: 09 276 1008, M: 021 037 3402, E: donnasingh@hotmail.co.nz

Professional Statement
I have a broad range of skills that are transferable and suitable for many aspects of working within
the social service/health sector. I have a firm belief in working holistically with all people. I have
warm relationship skills in engagement, communication, attentive, multi-tasker, motivational and
friendly. I have a very good sense of humour that invites people to reciprocate. I am generally a
team player however I am able to work independently with little or no supervision and hold a full
drivers licence.

Technical skills:
Proficient computer skills using MS office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MYOB &
Internet Explorer

Work History
Women’s Advocate/Administrator Support 2016
South Auckland Family Refuge Incorporated Safe house
Advocating, supporting and empowering women and children who have come into refuge
because to family violence

Receptionist/Budget Advisor 2010

Otahuhu Budgeting Service
 General office administration
 Preparing files and letters
 Interviewing clients

Coverstaff Temping Agency (Temporary Assignments) 2005 – 2007

Nestle New Zealand Limited
D.S.L Distribution
Toll Logistics-Footlockers
Contract Logistics - Picking and Packing

 Labeling magazines, strapping boxes, stacking pallets, RF scanning

Telemarketing 1998 - 1999

Safer Streets Trusts
 Outbound calls
 Fundraising on behalf of New Zealand Police for vans for schools, educating children
against the dangers we have on our roads, streets and of drugs

Catering 1997
Ah Chi Catering, Otahuhu Rotary Club
 Setting up of tables, Food preparation, Cleaning
 Engaging and attending to Rotary members needs

Catering 1996
Halfmoon Bay Buckland Beach Yacht Club
 Kitchen hand, food preparation, waitressing, cleaning, table setting
Catering 1995
Ah Chi Catering, Eden Park
 Second in charge of running one of their shops
 Serving customers, cash handling, food preparation, cleaning

Education and Training History

Turning Point – Domestic Violence programme 2017

Tohu Paetahi Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga-Bachelor of Social Work 2016

(Biculturalism in Practice) Year Two Level 7
Te Wananga o Aotearoa – Tamaki Makaurau (Mangere)

Foundation course in Cultural Competency (Maori) 2015

Mauri Ora Health Education Research

Safer Aotearoa Family Violence Prevention Network (SAFVPN) 2015

Three month practicum – Managed FVIARS (Family Violence Inter Agency
Response Service) file.

ASSIST Suicide First Aid Course – 2 days 2015

Lifeline Aotearoa Suicide Education

Tohu Paetahi Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga-Bachelor of Social Work 2015

(Biculturalism in Practice) Year Two Level 6
Te Wananga o Aotearoa – Tamaki Makaurau (Mangere)
Elected Student Rep
Student Administration Support
Elected Vice Chairperson on the Student Representative Executive Committee

Tohu Paetahi Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga-Bachelor of Social Work 2014

(Biculturalism in Practice) Year One Level 5
Te Wananga o Aotearoa – Tamaki Makaurau (Mangere)

Certificate in Social Services Level 4 2013

Manukau Institute of Technology
-Elected Class/Student Rep

National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing Level 3 2012

Practical Education Institute (NZ) Ltd

Certificate in Computing Level 2 2007

MSL Training Limited

Youth Industry 2000

Auckland New Ventures Incorporated

Otahuhu College Night Classes (9 Weeks) 1999

 Elementary Word processing - Microsoft Word
 Elementary Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel

Aorere College Night Classes (6 Weeks) 1999

 Receptionist and office skills
 Microsoft Word and Excel Level 2
Community Involvement
Manager - 11th Grade Soccer Team 2012
Otahuhu United Association Football Club

Coach - 5th Grade Soccer Team 2009

Otahuhu United Association Football Club

Youth Leader, St John’s Youth 2009

Supervisor and Youth Leader 1996

Otahuhu School Holiday Programme

Interests
 Assist with children’s school and sports fundraisers and activities
 Enjoy spending time with family
 Fishing
 Gardening
 Puzzles
 Working on car’s with my children

Referees

Elias Martis Sonia Marsters

Kaiako (Tutor) Kaiarataki
Bachelor of Social Work (Bicultural Practice) Fieldwork Placement Coordinator
Te Wananga o Aotearoa Bachelor of Social Work (Bicultural Practice)
Elias.Martis@twoa.ac.nz sonia.marsters@twoa.ac.nz
DDI: 09 255 6762 DDI: 09 257 5642

Raewyn Bhana
Manager
Safer Aotearoa Family Violence Prevention Network
Manager at SAFVPN
manager@safvpn.org.nz
DDI: 09 570 2679