Transferrable skills: Architecture skills:
Self-motivated and driven Proficient in Revit, Sketchup, Autocad
Confident Adobe suites (Photoshop + Indesign specifically)
Communication skills Lumion rendering
Reliable Building code knowledge
Attention to detail Design competency
Work experience:
OH Rents / Owner and operator of my own dress hire business
JANUARY 2022 - CURRENT. Dunedin, Southland, NZ wide.
I own and operate a successful dress rental business. This includes managing all aspects of the operation, such as inventory sourcing, marketing and branding, financial management, customer service, and logistics. This experience has provided me with valuable skills in business strategy, customer relationship management, and problem solving which are all applicable skills to both architecture and everyday.
Varcoe McMillan Architecture (VMA) / Architectural Designer
APRIL 2024 - APRIL 2025. Invercargill.
Contributed to a diverse range of design tasks during holiday periods to fulfill my required Master's working hours during my holidays. Gained valuable hands-on experience in architectural design, collaborating on various projects while honing technical and creative skills. In addition, I applied practical skills such as client consultation, concept implementation, consent processes and site inspection.
Cookie Time / Regional Territory Sales Manager
October 2024 - JANRUARY 2025. Invercargill.
I successfully ran my own sales operation as part of Cookie Time’s iconic Christmas campaign. Over a 7-week period, I independently managed stock, sales, logistics, and customer relations within my assigned territory, achieving over $120,000 in product sales. This fast-paced, high-responsibility role taught me strategic planning, initiative, and adaptability, as well as strong interpersonal and sales skills.
Window Cleaning / Owner and operator of my own window cleaning business
DECEMBER 2022 - CURRENT. Southland.
I own and operate a successful window cleaning business in my spare time and holidays in Southland and the surrounding area. Skills I have gained from this is client management, attention to detail, business development and time management.
Blueberry Country / Quality Control and blueberry picker
JANUARY 2022 - MARCH 2024. Otautau.
Worked here over my summer holidays.
Johnstone Waters / Senior Swimming instructor
JANUARY 2016 - DECEMBER 2023. Southland.
Worked here for 8 years in a senior management and coaching role.
Mason and Wales / Architectural Intern
MARCH 2023 - JULY 2023. Dunedin.
I completed an internship at Mason and Wales one day a week for 5 months working on a variety of tasks. Work included making amendments to plans, creating concept packages for clients, curating mood boards and reference images for clients, Revit skills, drawing up small scale projects, and doing Photoshop design work.
Southland Charity Hospital / Collaborated with Miss Stage and Nicki Hall Art and Interiors
MAY 2023. Invercargill
Created the Interior masterplan for the Southland Charity Hospital. I was given all of the furniture, fabric, carpet, and paint selections, as well as the locations of the artwork, and I was then tasked with presenting it all in such a way that the board members clearly understood what had been decided and what was to go where.
Country Manor Catering / Out caterer, Prep work assistant
OCTOBER 2020 - JULY 2023. Winton.
Worked here over my summer holidays and as needed when I was available.
Kieron O'Connell Architecture (KOA) / Architectural Intern
SEPTEMBER 2022 - OCTOBER 2022. Invercargill.
I completed a 2 week internship at KOA architecture while completing my second year of the Bachelors of Architectural studies. Some of the projects I worked on included making amendments to plans for the Ministry of Education, Revit skills, consulting with Argest and creating reports for any changes that were made, construction drawings and the consent process.
Winton Bakery / Baker's assistant
SEPTEMBER 2020 - MARCH 2023. Winton.
Worked here over my summer holidays and as needed when I was available.
The Hideaway / Front of house and bartending
MARCH 2020 - MARCH 2023. Winton.
Worked here over my summer holidays and as needed when I was available for functions.
Matt Anderson Stewart Architecture (MAS) / Work experience
SEPTEMBER 2021. Invercargill.
Worked here for a few days over my holidays for some experience in the industry while I was in high school and in my first year of study.
Education and qualifications:
Central Southland College (2016-2020): NCEA Endorsed with Excellence across all 3 levels.
Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin school of architecture (2021 - current): Bachelor of Architectural studies specialising in architectural technologies (distinction).
Achievements + awards:
Resene Total Colour Rising Star Colour Maestro Award - 2025
Resene Total Colour Rising Star Colour Maestro Award - 2025
Designers Institute New Zealand Best design awards finalist (student spatial) - 2024
New Zealand institute of architects- Southern Branch Te Kahui Whaianga Design student of the year - 2023
Designers Institute New Zealand Best design awards finalist (student spatial) - 2023
New Zealand Future leaders Course - 2020
Otago Polytechnic Principals leadership scholarship - 2020
Prestige award for integrity and involvement at CSC - 2020
Woods trophy contribution to school sport - 2020
Passed Level 1,2 and 3 NZQA endorsed with excellence - 2020
Duke of Edinburgh Gold award - 2019
Spirit of adventure - 2019
Duke of Edinburgh Silver award - 2018
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award - 2017
Junior sportsperson of the year at Central Southland College - 2017
Best All Round Girl at Winton School - 2015
Southland representative award - 2015
Sir Peter Blake leadership award - 2015
Other:
Peer tutor (Otago Polytechnic and Central Southland College): 2020 - 2023
Netball umpire: 2016 - current
In my spare time, I enjoy staying active through sports, exploring new places, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
References:
Brittney Johnstone (employer) : 027 370 1078
Jane Cowie (character reference) : 021 814 254
Central Southland College testimonial : 03 236 7646
Otago Polytechnic (Head of Architecture) : +64 21735701, tobias.danielmeier@op.ac.nz
08 October 2022
To whom it may concern
I am delighted to provide this reference for Omea whom I have known all her life, both as a family friend and more recently as her Geography teacher at Central Southland College. It is always a pleasure and a privilege to be asked to endorse one of our finest young people, especially when it is someone of the calibre of Omea.
On a pragmatic level, Omea is punctual, reliable, honest and endowed with a great deal of common sense. She is utterly trustworthy, hard-working, has an admirable set of personal ethics and values and a deeply entrenched sense of citizenship. She is forthright and has the courage of her convictions, speaking her mind openly and honestly. Aside from all of this and, more importantly, Omea has integrity. She is compassionate, fun-loving, interested and empathetic – qualities which have endeared her to others. She has strong communication skills and puts these to great use interacting with all those she encounters, her openness invites conversation and people are naturally drawn to her.
Academically, Omea is focused and driven. She works assiduously to achieve the goals she sets for herself and actively seeks advice and guidance when needed. Her work is original and perceptive; she often challenges herself to think well outside the box and exhibits a love of learning. These are qualities that will stand her in good stead in any working environment.
For all this, Omea is humble and unassuming: she does far more and has much greater impact on people than she would ever acknowledge. Her work ethic is admirable and if you wanted something done, you would ask Omea to do it. Her modesty and determination to achieve the goals she sets for herself, and for the good of others, would make her an invaluable asset to any team.
Omea is an exceptionally personable and likeable young woman; I unreservedly give her my highest recommendation and am supremely confident she will be an invaluable employee.
Jane Cowie
Year 13 Dean
Central Southland College
Ph 021 814 254
Central Southland College Testimonial for Omea Hall - 2020
Omea is an outgoing, personable and reliable young lady. She has natural leadership qualities and is well respected by staff and her peers. Omea shows maturity, respect and consideration towards others. She is a positive and enthusiastic person to be around, engaging well with people of all ages. She takes pride in her appearance and is always immaculately presented. Omea is a fantastic role model to our younger students and has an exemplary behaviour record.
Omea has been a very positive member of our school community, involving herself in the life of the College. She has taken on some leadership opportunities including Peer Support Leader and Peer Reading Tutor and this year took on the role of helping organise the year 13 Leavers gear. Omea is a very able sportswoman and has represented the College and Southland to the highest level in Netball, Basketball, Touch, Volleyball and Triathlon. In addition to this she has given back to the school by coaching junior Volleyball and Basketball teams. She fufulls all of these responsibilities with unquestionable dedication and commitment. Omea gained the prestigious and world recognised Gold Duke of Edinburgh award last year which is an outstanding achievement.
Academically, Omea is a bright and capable student, gaining excellence endorsements at all 3 NCEA levels. She is a highly motivated, hard working and focused learner. She completes all tasks to the highest standard and consistently manages her time efficiently and effectively. Omea thinks logically and critically about all tasks. She is able to express herself eloquently and succinctly both verbally and in writing. Omea seeks and acts upon feedback and is happy to help others with their work. Her mature work ethic has allowed her to successfully balance her sporting commitments and academic studies.
Omea is a confident and charismatic young women, who is commited to succeeding in all she does. Her superb personal qualities along with her drive and determination, should see her thrive in her chosen career. We are proud to give Omea our highest recommendation and we wish her well for the future.
Principal: Mr Grant Dick