Leandro Peñaloza
Hospitality, Outdoor & Tourism Worker
Residential Painting and Renovation Assistant at self-employed
Background
Motivated and adaptable hospitality and outdoor worker with international experience in guest service, restaurants, and ski regions. Passionate about nature, teamwork, and creating positive experiences for visitors.
Job experience
- March 2024 - June 2024Landscapiang and Exterior Maintenance
self-employedWaiheke Island, New ZealandMaintained outdoor facilities and landscapes, enhancing safety and usability.
Maintained gardens by cleaning, mowing the lawn, planting trees and cutting wood
Developed skills in adaptable, independent and physical outdoor work, supporting team efficiency in variable weather. - June 2023 - January 2024Residential Painting and Renovation Assistant
self-employedByron Bay NSW, AustraliaLed painting and renovation projects with advanced surface preparation techniques
Maintained outdoor facilities, gardens, and landscape operations
Coordinated removalist services ensuring safe equipment handling - December 2022 - May 2023Residential Painting and Renovation Assistant
self-employedSydney NSW, AustraliaExecuted painting and renovation projects including surface preparation and waterproofing
Performed exterior maintenance and gardening in variable weather conditions
Managed removalist operations with logistics coordination and physical handling - February 2022 - March 2022Visitor Information and Patrol Volunteer
Nahuel Huapi National ParkBariloche, Río Negro Province, ArgentinaAssisted visitors with information and guidance, enhancing their park experience
Supported patrols to ensure visitor safety and protect restricted areas.
Actively collaborated in the maintenance of trails and facilities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for park visitors. - November 2022 - December 2022Receptionist and General Assistant
Bunkhouse HostelSydney NSW, AustraliaAssisted international guests with check-in/out, bookings and inquiries.
Managed cash handling and booking systems.
Maintained cleanliness of shared spaces, enhancing guest satisfaction. - May 2021 - December 2021Customer Service and Sales Assistant
Frutos del PasajeMendoza, Capital Department, Mendoza Province, ArgentinaProvided personalized customer service, handled cash operations, and managed stock.
Coordinated with suppliers and supported overall store organization. - November 2020 - February 2021Administrative Assistant
Colegio de KinesiólogosMendoza, Capital Department, Mendoza Province, ArgentinaAssisted daily administrative tasks, managed records, and maintained databases.
Organized physical and digital records, updated databases and corrected data entries.
Delivered reliable support to daily administrative operations. - September 2019 - July 2020Kitchenhand
The Cow RestaurantQueenstown, New ZealandAssisted chefs in food preparation and kitchen operations during peak seasons, like preparing dough, shaping pizza bases and adding sauce and cheese.
Maintained kitchen efficiency and cleanliness, contributing to smooth operations.
Worked in a high-tourism ski-alpine town during summer and winter seasons - December 2017 - March 2019Scientific and Technical Assistant
Argentine Antarctic InstituteBelgrano II Base, AntarcticaOperated and maintained scientific instruments in cold-weather conditions and reported data.
Collaborated in daily base tasks including cleaning, snow removal, and organization of communal spaces. - May 2017 - November 2017Customer Service and Sales Assistant
Frutos del PasajeMendoza, Capital Department, Mendoza Province, ArgentinaProvided personalized customer service, handled cash operations, and managed stock.
Coordinated with suppliers and supported overall store organization.
Education
- San Juan National University
Licenciatura in Astronomy2004 - 2012San Juan, Argentina
Certifications
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First Aid and CPR Course
Red Cross Mendoza
June 2019 - June 2019
