JOBBORTUNITIES
Meet Ollie
After relocating to the Clutha District from Dunedin with my now wife and pregnant
with our first child. I quickly jumped into my passion which is hospitality. I have
worked in numerous locations, gaining the skills I needed to become the manager of
The Catlins Inn in Owaka, which I loved! I am very much community orientated.
Joining the local St Johns as a volunteer and involving myself with our community
orientated events.
Working within The Catlins Inn, I was first introduced to Jobbortunities through
Keelyn and Eden when I needed to employ staff. So, when a position came up, I
jumped at the opportunity to give back to the community and focus on the young
people and getting them into the work force.
I have gained many life skills and qualifications throughout my hospitality career. Whether it be serving the All Blacks in a 5 Star Hotel or Catering for 200 people. Cooking is my main passion and like many others started washing dishes when I was 15 years old with my mum, and then 11 years later running my very own Bar and Bistro. I love a chat whether its over coffee or walking down the street. I am truly grateful to the experiences and opportunities I have managed to experience along the way which I am hoping to inspire and encourage the youth of the Clutha District that anything is possible!!!
I cannot wait to hit the ground running and watch the young people of our amazing district grow. I am very glad to be working with our Jobbortunities Crew and cannot wait to see what we are going to achieve moving forward.