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Faustine VANRYSSEL

Faustine VANRYSSEL

Summary

Energetic and adaptable 23-year-old French worker. I have several years of professional experience in hospitality, bar service, event organisation and customer care. Reliable, hardworking and quick to learn, I am currently seeking seasonal or short-term work in wineries, farms, breweries, or agricultural settings across New Zealand.

I thrive in physical, outdoor environments and enjoy working in a team. I am ready to take on new challenges and contribute to any workplace with enthusiasm.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CELLAR EMPLOYEE / BARMAID

VandB
Coudekerque-Branche
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • At VanD B, a hybrid venue combining a wine and beer shop with a tasting bar, I worked as both a wine shop assistant and bar supervisor. This versatile position required product knowledge, physical endurance, customer service skills, and a strong sense of organization.
  • Managed inventory and restocking, created purchase orders, and maintained accurate product facing. Performed stock management: received pallets, organized deliveries, stored heavy crates and kegs (20–30 L).
  • Assisted customers in selecting wines, craft beers, and spirits based on their tastes and needs.Maintained order and cleanliness of the storage area and retail space.
  • Provided tailored advice to customers and built loyalty through quality service. Created gift baskets and implemented marketing ideas to enhance customer engagement and store sales.
  • Developed great knowledge of wines, craft beers, and spirits.
  • Acted as bar supervisor, ensuring smooth service and team coordination. Prepared and served drinks (wine, beer, cocktails) and light food/snacks.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar and seating area. Handled opening and closing duties, including restocking and reporting.
  • Created and organized theme nights (e.g. tasting events, music evenings) to attract and retain clientele.
  • Customer service & sales techniques tailored to food and beverage retail.
  • Physical endurance (handling heavy stock and working long shifts).
  • Stock management, merchandising, and inventory tracking.
  • Event organization and bar coordination.
  • Multitasking in a dual environment (shop + bar).

WAITRESS / BARMAID

Restaurant “La Maison de la Dune”
Bray-Dunes
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Experienced in fast-paced restaurant environments, providing friendly and efficient food and beverage service. Skilled in cocktail and wine preparation, order taking, customer care, and working under pressure.
  • Developed strong teamwork, multitasking, and communication abilities, with a focus on customer satisfaction and high service standards.
  • Food & beverage service for up to 200 covers per day in peak season. Working outside with varying weather and during long shift (11 AM to 2AM).
  • Managed themed events, karaoke nights, concerts, and dancing evenings.
  • Assisted in training new waitstaff on menu items and service standards.
  • Processed payments accurately using cash register systems.
  • Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.

Physical Education Assistant

Middle and High Schools
Nord & Pas-de-Calais region
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Worked as a trainee physical education teacher across various secondary schools as part of my studies, delivering PE lessons to students aged 11 to 18. Developed teaching and coaching skills while managing diverse groups and promoting teamwork, physical literacy, and confidence through sport.
  • Prepared and taught physical education lessons across multiple disciplines (team sports, athletics, fitness, gymnastics, etc.).
  • Adapted content to different age groups, abilities, and inclusion needs.
  • Supervised practical sessions ensuring student safety, engagement, and motivation.
  • Managed groups of 25 to 35 students, maintained discipline and encouraged fair play.
  • Organised small competitions and end-of-term sports events.
  • Worked closely with other PE staff and participated in pedagogical meetings.
  • Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback.
  • Communication and clear instruction delivery.
  • Ability to motivate individuals and foster teamwork.
  • Organisational skills and time management.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
  • Monitored student performance to ensure that safety guidelines were followed properly.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing reports and maintaining records.

Retail Sales Associate

Decathlon
Grande-Synthe
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked in the Hiking & Outdoor Sports section of Decathlon, one of Europe’s largest sporting goods retailers. Provided product expertise and personalized advice on hiking, trekking, camping, winter sports, climbing, and technical footwear and equipment.
  • Assisted customers in selecting gear for hiking, trekking, camping, climbing, and snow sports. Provided detailed advice on backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, hiking shoes, technical clothing, and safety gear. Ensured excellent customer service with a focus on needs-based solutions and user experience.
  • Ensure the proper reception of heavy crate deliveries each morning and their storage. Managed inventory: restocking, product placement (facing), and seasonal merchandising.
  • Participated in store-wide promotions and outdoor-themed campaigns.
  • Strong knowledge of outdoor sports equipment and gear functionality.
  • Ability to advise customers based on use-case (short hike, multi-day trek, alpine conditions, etc.).
  • Communication with the team about business operations and customer engagement.
  • Retail operations: facing, stock control, and product rotation.
  • Teamwork in a large, fast-paced store environment.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Calculated pricing, applied discounts, and collected payments to process transactions.

Fruit/Vegetable order Picker & Delivery Assistant

Chronodrive
Coudekerque-Branche
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Worked in a high-speed online grocery distribution centre, specializing in the fruits and vegetables section and customer delivery lane. Responsible for selecting fresh produce, ensuring product quality, and delivering complete orders to customers within strict time limits.
  • Handled the fruit & vegetable section with great care and consistency, ensuring all produce was fresh, clean, and visually appealing.
  • Carefully selected, weighed, and packed items like avocados, berries, leafy greens, and delicate products requiring precision and speed.
  • Applied strict quality control, removing damaged or overripe items and maintaining a clean picking station.
  • Rotated stock and checked expiry dates to ensure product freshness. Managed cold storage handling and maintained hygiene standards.
  • Delivered packed customer orders to vehicles in less than 5 minutes, under strict performance targets. Ranked in internal speed leaderboards for efficiencyCommunicated with customers courteously and double-checked order accuracy.
  • Loaded bags, crates, or bulky items quickly and safely into car boots.
  • Handled pressure during high-traffic hours and ensured smooth workflow with picking team.
  • Ability to work under pressure with speed and precisionPhysical stamina: lifting crates, walking long distances, repetitive handling.
  • Teamwork and coordination between prep and delivery teams.
  • Attention to product quality, detail, and cleanliness.
  • Customer interaction under tight delivery deadlines.

Education

Master’s in Physical Education Teaching (MEFF EPS) -

Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale
Calais
03-2024

Bachelor in Science of Sport And Education -

Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale
Calais
01.2022

High School Diploma -

High School Jean Bart
Dunkerque
01.2019

Skills

  • Excellent customer and hospitality service
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Bar & beverage service (cocktails, beer, wine)
  • Adaptable & fast learner
  • Teamwork & time management
  • Basic farm and warehouse logistics
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments
  • Strong physical stamina and endurance
  • Able to handle long shifts and outdoor work
  • Good multitasking and autonomy
  • Fast learner, adaptable to new environments

Personal Information

Phone : 0220689010 / Email :vanryssel.faustine@icloud.com / Working Holiday Visa (WHV).

Currently available across New Zealand. Open to farm work, vineyard/winery jobs, hop picking, brewery work or hospitality roles.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Outdoor sports, indoor sports (swimming, CrossFit, volleyball, gymnastics, climbing, snowboarding, surf, kitesurfing, skateboarding)
  • Drawing, painting
  • Travel, nature & wildlife

Languages

French
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2

Timeline

CELLAR EMPLOYEE / BARMAID

VandB
03.2024 - 06.2025

WAITRESS / BARMAID

Restaurant “La Maison de la Dune”
04.2023 - 10.2024

Physical Education Assistant

Middle and High Schools
09.2022 - 03.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Decathlon
04.2022 - 09.2022

Fruit/Vegetable order Picker & Delivery Assistant

Chronodrive
07.2020 - 07.2021

Master’s in Physical Education Teaching (MEFF EPS) -

Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale

Bachelor in Science of Sport And Education -

Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale

High School Diploma -

High School Jean Bart
Faustine VANRYSSEL