To
develop a vocation where I can take on new and exciting challenges,
within a position of responsibility, with initiative and commitment,
to contribute positively to an organisation.
EXPERIENCE
2009 Geoff Noad Energy Centre,
Blenheim, New
Zealand
(BP website) (webpage) Forecourt Shift Supervisor Staff
training in filling LPG bottles and assisting staff in product knowledge Customer
service and merchandising Adhering
to health and safety plus security procedures established on site Accurate
recording of wetstock and
the LPG tank percentage readings Handling
of customer complaints with courtesy Prompt
reconciling on packing slips/invoices and recording of PLU's Auditing
staff performance to ensure daily and weekly tasks are
completed accurately and efficiently Providing
full forecourt service, checking water and oil, washing windscreens and
tyre inflation Entrusted
with safe combination Ordering
and merchandising of lubricants and suppliers Liasing
with management and mechanics Overseeing
daily operations in showroom and forecourt New
Zealand Couriers ticketing of domestic and international freight
2008
– 2009 Franz Josef Glacier Motors,
Franz Josef, New
Zealand Cashier/ New Zealand Postal agent
(part time) Cutting
door and automotive keys NZ
Post service, ticketing parcel and sorting mail Processing
magazine and returns from Netlink, Gordon and Gotch, and independent
magazine distributors Weekly
ordering of cigarretes from British American Tobacco Preparing
till floats Opening
and closing of premises (Held keys and numerals access to keypad
security alarm)
2008
– 2009 Glacier Valley Ecotours,
Franz Josef, New
Zealand
(website) Hiking
Guide/ Shuttle driver Guiding
and interpretative tours to Franz Josef and Fox Glacier terminals plus
Lake Matheson and Okarito beach Safe
guiding practise during flooding and torrential rain Guiding
infants, adolescent, adults and geriatric clients in the Franz Josef
Valley Exterior and interior cleaning van fleet Vehicle
maintenance and servicing Repair
and maintenance of umbrellas Shuttle
driving with village pick ups at hotels, motels, campervan parks and
backpackers to glacier car park and return Rostered
to answer phone in evenings and weekends Providing
evening service to and from resorts Phone
and counter reception duties from Scott Base Tourist Information Centre Sole
charge and responsibility of business when owners away Staff
training of new guides Weekly
tours with American clients, from Overseas Adventure Travel
tour groups Charter
driving for Magic Bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka
2008
Hukawai
Indoor Ice Climbing Center
, Franz Josef Glacier, New
Zealand
(website) Indoor Ice
Climbing Instructor Instructing children, adolescents and adults in
ice climbing and belaying techniques in ice chamber Shoveling
chip ice from hopper into 3 phase snow blower using safe
practises Hand
packing of ice suspended in bowsons chair, using layering to create ice
formations Hauling
artifitial snow via pulley to ice packing staff Regular
inspections of ropes, mallions, crampons, ice axes, harneses
and climbing boots Daily
inspections of refrigeration plant and recording of ice chamber
temperatures Hauling
artificial snow via pulley to ice packing staff Hukawai
representative for Franz Josef Glacier Guides Ocupational and Safety
Health commitee Training
of junior Glacier Guides and Polytechnic students and safe instructing
techniques in ice chamber Retail
sales at reception of clothing, souvenirs and multimedia self guided
natural history tour Assistance
in cafe with counter sales and making of coffees Daily
removal of ice debris through raking and carrying in
buckets Liasing
with Franz Josef Glacier Guides Marketing Manager Conducting
famils with tourism industry operators and associated staff
professionally Regular
testing and running of back up diesel generator Using
Grigri and Petzls ascenders to replace ropes and ice packing
procedures Daily
visual inspections plus palpation of ropes and milking of ropes when
required Using
Ibis and Citrix computer main frame booking systems
2007
– 2008 Geoff Noad Energy Centre,
Blenheim, New
Zealand (BP website) (webpage) (Reference) Forecourt
Attendant
Kiosk,
shop and forecourt duties Dealing
with Coca-Cola Rep and ordering of beverages Maintaining
fridge and stock levels of drinks Opening
premises in mornings Coordinating
magazines, supplied by Gordon and Gotch, Netlink and Independent
Magazine Distributors Magazine
displays, returns and weekly stocktakes Ordering
of Renwick Meat Market pies Merchandising
and stock displays New
Zealand Couriers ticketing of domestic and international freight Dealing
with New Zealand Couriers inward and outward freight Tyre
repair and wheel balancing Assisting
mechanics when requested Preparing
till floats
2007
Agriquality,
Blenheim, New Zealand
(website)(website)
(Reference) Didymo
Public Relations (part time) Educating
domestic and foreign travellers to prevent the spread of the algae
(Didymosphenia geminata) Contracted
by Biosecurity New Zealand to be stationed at the Picton Ferry
Terminal Dealing
with motorists sailing on the Interisland and Bluebridge Ferries Giving
verbal and written information on the spread of didymo and
preventative cleaning application
2007
Southern Wilderness/Adventure
Guides, Picton, New Zealand
(website) Driver/Guide
(Seasonal) Guiding
on Heaphy Track and hiking in fresh food Support
driving and providing van pick up at end of trek Client
meal preparation
2006
– 2007 Placemakers,
Blenheim, New Zealand
(website) Retail
Salesman Providing
sales, service and information to Handymen and Tradespeople Merchandising
a variety of building supply products Dealing
with phone and counter enquiries Daily
rolling stocktakes Dealing
with inwards goods and stock pricing Mixing
of paints
2005
- 2007
Geoff Noad Energy Centre, Blenheim, New Zealand
(BP website) (webpage) (Reference) Forecourt
Attendant (part-time) Kiosk
and forecourt duties on weekends Cleaning
and stock replacement Filling
of LPG powered vehicles and LPG gas bottles Making
coffees Tyre
repairs
2005
– 2006 Haack
Construction, Blenheim, New Zealand
(website) Trainee
Builder Experience
in construction of residential housing and extensions Refurbish
classrooms with spectrum fabric covered pinex and installation of
cabinets and whiteboards Remodelling
interior of car dealership Construction
of motel unit Extensions
to Blenheim Croquet Club Insurance
repairs for earthquake, water, and fire damage Building
changing rooms in retail store Study
towards National Certificate in Carpentry with BCITO
2004
– 2005
Findlater
Construction, Blenheim, New Zealand
(website) Builder’s
Labourer/Concrete Worker/Truck Driver Experience
in construction of residential housing and extensions Study
towards National Certificate in Carpentry with BCITO Installation
of Oasis Clearwater water treatment system Driving
and operation of dump trucks Concrete
laying of foundations, driveways and paths Experience
with plain, coloured, imprinted and exposed aggregate concrete Operating
loader to load trucks with fill
2004
- 2005 Southern
Wilderness/Adventure Guides, Picton, New Zealand
(website) Guide
(Seasonal) Hiking
guiding on Nadia and Queen Charlotte Tracks and Nelson Lakes area Driver
for walking wine tours in Marlborough wineries and vineyards
2003
- 2004 Marlborough
Sounds Adventure Company, Picton, New Zealand
(website) Hiking
and Sea Kayak Guide (seasonal) Hiking
guiding 4 and 5 day trips on the Queen Charlotte Track Research
and development for hikes in St Arnaud area Hiking
guiding in the Nelson Lakes National Park Sea
kayak guiding in Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds Facilitating
pre-trip meetings with clients Lunch
preparation and evening meal wine selection Liaising
with resort and water taxi staff
2003 Cardrona Alpine Resort,
Wanaka, New Zealand
(website) Freight
Driver/Cleaner (seasonal) Driving
four tonne freight truck on ski field access road in snow and ice Delivering
rubbish to Wanaka Wastebusters Actively
involved in recycling initiative Forklift
loading at Northern Southland Transport and Upper Clutha Transport Cleaning
and maintenance of Base and Captain’s toilets Collection
and dispatch of water samples Laundry
delivery for Resort Apartments and Crèche Delivering
equipment for Lift Operations, Road Crew, Terrain Park, Workshop and
Groomer Department Transporting
gear for Rentals, Promotions, Events Department plus Ski and Snow
Board School Carting
retail merchandise for Resort Shop Delivering
medical supplies and equipment for Ski Patrol Coordinating
and moving of sound equipment, alcohol, cooking utensils and food for
staff functions Freighting
of fresh and frozen foods, beverages, alcohol, cleaning products,
kegs and 45kg LPG cylinders for Resort Cafes
2002
- 2003
Hiking New Zealand,
Lyttelton, New Zealand
(website)
(Brochure)
(Reference)
(photo) (photo) (photo)
Hiking/Touring
Guide (seasonal) Sole
charge for 4-10 day hiking tours in South Island Overnight
backcountry adventure with international clients Fostering
and dealing with group dynamics Developing
contingency plans for inclement weather Environmental
interpretation in coach and field Sea
kayak guiding on Okarito Lagoon Safe
driving practices with van and covered in trailer Training
for Eastern Epic product
2002 Cardrona Alpine Resort,
Wanaka, New Zealand
(website) (Reference)
(photo) Car
Parker, Maintenance and Freight Delivery (seasonal) Erection
of advertising signs on chairlift towers, while in use Car
parking and driving of shuttle vehicles Freight
delivery with heavy trade, vehicle and trailer Authorised
driver for staff transportation to resort Maintenance
work in base buildings General
cleaning and rubbish disposal Road
sweeping and gritting Early
start duties for Vodafone World Junior Snowboard Championship
2002
The
Guiding Company,
Franz Josef, New Zealand (Reference) (photo) Operations
Manager (Seasonal) Staff
management and training Development
of staff training matrix Organising
staff roster Liaising
with other Glacier Guiding company Radio
and television promotion Active
guiding role on ice Supplying
own images for promotional material Computer
operator
2001
- 2002 Nature
Safaris,
Lyttelton, New Zealand
Hiking/Touring
Guide (Seasonal) Sole
charge for 4-10 hiking tours in South Island wilderness Safe
driving practices with van and covered in trailer Teaching
backcountry skills Organising
menus and bulk food purchases Putting
down hangi (earth oven) and overseeing cooking Organising
duty roster Vehicle
cleaning Stove
and tent use and maintenance
1999
- 2001 The
Guiding
Company, Franz Josef, New Zealand
Glacier
Guide (Seasonal) Ice
climbing instruction Indoor
climbing wall instruction Half
day, full day and helihikes on glacier Reception,
retail sales and end of day balancing Interpretation
skills, group management skills and risk analysis Safety
coordinator with ice leg, of Mizone Endurozone race Staff
training and management Filmed
and interviewed in travel documentaries Spokesperson
in television and radio advertising
1999
- 2000
Wildtrax,
Franz Josef, New Zealand
Guide
and and Off Road Driver (Seasonal and Part-Time) Operation
of Unimog 4 WD and amphibious Argo through creeks Interpretation
in coastal rain forest and on beach Staff
training of vehicles use and river crossings
1999
- 2000 Internet
Outpost, Franz Josef, New Zealand
Reception
and Computer Operator (Part-Time) Reception
duties Promotion
for tourist based activities Computer
operator Cash
handling and daily balancing
1999
- 2000 Beeches
Restaurant,
Franz Josef, New Zealand
Waiter
and Dishwasher (Seasonal and Part-Time) Waitering
and runners duties Dish
washing and cleaning Food
preparation
2000 Cardrona Alpine Resort,
Wanaka, New Zealand
(website) (Reference)
Ski
Instructor (Seasonal and Part-Time) Teaching
adults and adolescents level 1-4 Instructing
children Group
and safety management Tutoring
private requests
1999 Cardrona Alpine Resort,
Wanaka, New Zealand
(website) (Reference) Car
Parker and Cleaner (Seasonal) Car
parking for effective, efficient and safe maneuvering of vehicles Shuttling
of clients between car parks Cleaning
of public and staff toilets Safety
briefings for drivers
1999 Atomic Shuttles,
Christchurch, New Zealand
(website) Relief
Driver (Casual) Passenger
van transport from Fox Glacier to Greymouth and return Collecting
passengers and tickets enroute Delivering
local papers and handling luggage Towing
covered in trailer
1998
- 1999 Café
Neve,
Fox Glacier, New Zealand
(Reference) Waiter/Bar
Tender (Seasonal and Part-Time) Food
preparation and cleaning Dish
washing Preparation
of pizzas, desserts and coffees
1996
- 1999 Alpine Guides (Westland) Ltd,
Fox Glacier,
New Zealand
(website) (Reference)
(photo)
(photo) Glacier
Guide (Seasonal) Reception
and retail sales Full
day and half day glacier hikes Helihikes Boot
reconstruction and repair Ice
climbing instruction Terminal
face walks Bush
track construction and maintenance Guiding
overnight climbs to Chancellor Dome Working
with professional photographers from around globe Collation
of interpretation material Involved
with Australasian television drama series Interviewed
by foreign and domestic magazines
1996
- 1998 Cardrona Alpine
Resort, Wanaka, New Zealand
(website) Freight
Driver, Car Parker, Lift Operator and Cleaner (Seasonal) Freight
collection and delivery on ski field access road in snow and ice Waitering
and food preparation Car
parking and driving of shuttle vehicles Lift
operation of chairlifts and platter lifts Assistance
in workshop with maintenance staff General
cleaning and rubbish disposal
1998 Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki,
Lake Moeraki, New Zealand
(website) (Reference) Nature
Guide/Waiter (Seasonal) Ferns
of the forest and medicinal plant walks Guided
lake and river canoe trips Gold
panning forest tours Coastal
interpretation walks and ship creek Sea
walk tour to Arnotts Point Rain
forest tours and night sky walk Breakfast
and evening waitering
1996
- 1997 Hobnail
Café,
Fox Glacier, New Zealand
(Reference) Waiter
(Part-Time) Waitering Dish
washing and cleaning
1996
Central
Otago Stone, Alexandra, New Zealand
(website) Quarry
Worker Driving
of heavy machinery Selection
and grading of schist rocks Drilling
and laying explosives Packaging
of rocks on pallets and loading into containers
1993
- 1996 Franz Josef Glacier
Guides, Franz Josef, New Zealand
(website) (Reference) Glacier
Guide Full
day and half day glacier hikes Bus
commentaries along valley access road Boot
reconstruction and repair Helihikes Guided
trips in the Franz Josef Neve Evening
glowworm tours Guided
tours to Lake Matheson Acting
in Canadian beer commercial on Glacier
1992
- 1993 Thompson
and
Westerink Limited, Christchurch, New Zealand
(Reference) (Reference) Forecourt
Attendant (Part-Time) Preparing
banking and takings Sole
charge position on weekends Customer
service Cash
transactions and end of day balancing Cleaning
and stock replacement
1992 JA and KM Van
Bysterveldt, Patetonga, New Zealand
(Reference) Dairy
Farm Worker Fencing
repair and construction Tractor
driving for cultivation and harvesting Milking
120 cows morning and evening Animal
husbandry and stock work Safe
handling of hazardous chemicals and spraying
1992 MA Bennie and Son,
Alexandra, New Zealand
Orchard
Worker Harvesting
of various stone and pip fruit Operation
of fork lifts Packaging,
labeling and grading of fruit for overseas market
1992 GL and FG Comer,
Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America
Fencing
Contractor Use of
tractor mounted hydraulic post driver Construction
of 15 miles of conventional wire fence Placement
of gateways and gates Preparatory
clearance of land Sighting
of fence lines Construction
of 50 miles, 2 wire electric fence
1990
- 1991 WL and
ML Stevens,
Longridge, New Zealand
(Reference) Farm
Labourer Stock
management of sheep, goats, cattle and deer Various
applications of tractor work and farm implements Fencing
and drainage construction Argo-forestry,
planting, spraying and pruning Welding
and carpentry projects in workshop Baleage
contracting through Northern Southland
1989
- 1990 BP
Elles Road,
Invercargill, New Zealand
(BP website) (website) (Reference) Forecourt
Attendant and Tyre Bay Repair Manager Sole
charge operation evenings and weekends Ordering
of stock for all kiosk merchandise and tyres Staff
training and organisation of duty roster Cash
handling, account management and daily balancing Personal
customer relations Relieving
manager’s duties
1982
- 1989 Elles
Road Services
Ltd, Invercargill, New Zealand
(Reference) Forecourt
Attendant (Part-Time) Sole
charge evenings and weekends Cash
handling and end of day balancing Cleaning
of forecourt, workshop, yard, tyre bay, toilets and office Tyre
repair Fitting
of batteries and wipers Stock
pricing and replacement
1977
- 1989 Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries, Invercargill, New Zealand
(website) (website)
(Reference)(Reference)(Reference) Livestock
Officer (Redundant from Restructuring) Disease
testing of various classes of domestic livestock Apiary
inspections for disease detection Relieving
meat inspector at Southland Freezing Works Investigation
of animal welfare complaints Exotic
disease training Port
agriculture quarantine duties Piggery
and rubbish dump inspections Assistance
to dairy, fisheries and research divisions
1999
Lower Glacier Guides’ Assessment (Level 1)
(Scan)(Level 2)
(Scan)(Senior)
(Scan) New
Zealand Mountain Guides Association
1997
Pre Hospital Emergency Care Course for Ski Patrollers and Outdoor
Recreation Staff
(Scan) Auckland
Institute of Technology, National Ambulance Officers’
Training
School
1993
Outdoor Recreation Certificate
(Scan) Tai
Poutini Polytechnic, Greymouth
1993
Small Business Skills Diploma
(Scan) Vocational
Skills International Ltd, Christchurch
1987
Meat Inspectors’ Accreditation Certificate Stage 1 (Scan) (Sheep
and Lamb) Ministry
of Agriculture and Fisheries
1981
Livestock Officers Certificate
(Scan) (ID card) Ministry
of Agriculture and Fisheries
LEISURE INTERESTS
Hiking,
Mountaineering, running, cycling, skiing, mountain biking, sea
kayaking, caving, rock climbing, snow boarding, photography and travel.
2007
– Present Kiwi Association of Sea
Kayakers N.Z. Inc.
2004
- Present Nelson/Marlborough
Section of New
Zealand Alpine Club
1998
-
1999
New Zealand
Speleological Society
1995
-
1998
West Coast
Section of New Zealand Alpine Club
1986
-
1990
Southland
Canoe Club
1979
- 1990
Southland Tramping
Club
1982
- 1988
Forest and Bird
Society
1987
-
1989
Carlington
Young Farmers
1982
-
1989
Southland
Steam and Vintage Club
1977
-
1982
Rotoract Club
1977
-
1982
Southland
Harriers
ACREDITATIONS
Approved
Filler Certificate (LPG)
(Scan) Cyanide
and 1080 Licences
(Scan) Firearms
Licence
(Scan) Current
New Zealand Driver Licenses:
(Scan)
-
1 Light motor vehicle
-
2 Medium rigid vehicle
-
4 Heavy rigid vehicle
-
6 Motorcycle
-
P Passenger endorsement
-
F Forklift endorsement and OSH Certified
(Scan)
Staff
training in filling LPG bottles and assisting staff in product knowledge