# Melina Melina

Melina Melina is a remote worker on Himalayas, Teacher's Assistant at UP International College, based in New Zealand.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@melinamelina

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Business student in HR with strong analytical, customer-service, and administrative strengths.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Authorized to work in | New Zealand |
| Job categories | Human Resources Intern, Human Resources, Administrative Support, Customer Service, Operations, Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, Talent Acquisition, Learning Development, HR Trainee, HR Intern, Entry Level Human Resources, HR Operations Intern |
| Skills | Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Administrative Support, Teamwork, Adaptability To New Technologies, Excel, Inventory Management, Sales Analysis, Marketing, Budget Management, Social Media Management, Instructor, Communication Skills, Organization |
| LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-forrest |

## What I'm looking for

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I am seeking entry-level roles in HR or operations where I can apply analytical, administrative, and customer-service skills within a collaborative, growth-focused team.
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## About

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I am a diligent and proactive Bachelor of Business student specializing in Human Resources and Employment Relations, committed to continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.

I have hands-on entrepreneurial experience managing an online Shopee store — handling marketing, customer service, inventory, and sales analysis in Excel while maintaining a 4.9/5 shop rating.

My background includes election operations support, team leadership as an e-sports team owner/player, and classroom support as a teaching assistant, demonstrating organisation, stakeholder communication, and budget management.

I bring a coachable mindset, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a focus on contributing value to teams while developing professionally in challenging environments.
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## Experience

### Teacher's Assistant

UP International College. Mar 2025 - Apr 2025

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Provided one-to-one academic support and mentoring for Foundation Studies students, identified frequent challenge areas, and supported the lead instructor to improve learning outcomes.
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Skills: Mentorship, Tutoring, Academic-Support, Communication-Skills

### Online Business Manager

[Shopee](https://himalayas.app/companies/shopee). Mar 2024 - Sep 2024

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Managed a family-run Shopee shop handling marketing, customer service, inventory and order fulfilment, processing ~15 orders/week and maintaining a 4.9/5 shop rating while driving consistent monthly sales.
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Skills: Order-Fulfilment, Customer-Service, Excel, Inventory-Management, Sales-Analysis

### Election Worker

Government of Indonesia. Feb 2024 - Feb 2024

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Served as first point of contact for 300+ voters, managed check-in and eligibility verification, provided voting instructions, and adhered to electoral protocols to ensure integrity and confidentiality.
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Skills: Compliance, Communication-Skills, Voter-Registration, Customer-Service, Process-Management, Confidentiality

### Esports Team Manager

Self Employed. Apr 2020 - Jan 2024

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Managed a six-player esports team overseeing scheduling, competitions, sponsorship negotiations (NZD 2,000), branding, social media, and budget allocation for salaries and equipment.
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Skills: Team-Management, Sponsorship-Negotiation, Budgeting, Branding, Social-Media, Event-Coordination

### Student Representative

Student Council. Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

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Elected representative who organised six school events for 350+ participants, advocated for student interests, and managed council budgets and expenditures responsibly.
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Skills: Event-Planning, Budget-Management, Advocacy, Leadership, Organization

### Wildlife Volunteer

Cikananga Wildlife Volunteer Program. Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

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Supported animal care tasks including feeding and enclosure maintenance, maintained daily records of feeding and behaviour, and followed strict animal welfare protocols.
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Skills: Animal-Care, Record-keeping, Teamwork, Animal-Welfare

## Education

### Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Business, Human Resources and Employment Relations. 2025 - Present

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Enrolled in a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Human Resources and Employment Relations beginning July 2025.
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### UP International College New Zealand

Certificate of Foundation Studies (Level 3), Foundation Studies. 2024 - 2025. Grade: High Distinction

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Completed a Certificate of Foundation Studies (Level 3) from October 2024 to April 2025, graduating as valedictorian with high distinction averages in key subjects.
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## Tech stack

- Instructor

To contact Melina, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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