Leslie (Les) Callaway
Papamoa Beach,Tauranga
Summary
Hardworking construction team member and enthusiastic gardener committed to completing construction and gardening tasks according to orders, codes and safety standards. Offers teamwork abilities and clear communication skills. Brings required level of physical fitness for trade related tasks.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Builder's hammer hand
Trade Staff
Tauranga
2012.01 - Current
- A variety of roles from building and maintenance of commercial properties (e.g. Bayfair) to large scale infrastructure projects
- Construction of wooden structures and frameworks for project completion.
- Digging trenches, levelling ground and laying pipes
- Preparing site for pouring concrete
- Operating a variety of power tools
- Moving equipment and building materials
- Cleaning and maintaining work site
- Ensuring the Health & Safety of everyone in and around work site
Garden Nursery Worker
Kiwi Fruit
Tauranga
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Increased plant health by regular watering, pruning, and fertilising.
- Assisted with greenhouse maintenance for optimal growth conditions.
- Prepared soil for planting and propagation.
- Managed pests on plants via organic procedures to maintain health.
- Complied with all safety standards whilst handling garden tools and machinery.
Living in Spain
Supporting Brother through Marriage Break-up
Madrid
2008.01 - 2010.01
Garden Nursery Worker
Kiwi Fruit
Tauranga
2005.01 - 2008.01
Builder's hammer hand
Self Employed
Auckland
1998.01 - 2005.01
Assistant Manager
Railway Hotel
Faversham, Kent
1994.01 - 1998.01
Bar supervisor
Sir Thomas Wyatt, Public House
Maidstone, Kent
1992.01 - 1994.01
Bar supervisor
The Plough & Sail Public House
Essex, England
1990.01 - 1992.01
Builder's hammer hand
Castle Construction Ltd.
Devon, England
1988.01 - 1990.01
Building apprenticeship
Hamilton City Council
Hamilton
1985.01 - 1988.01
- Building apprenticeship
- During this time I spent three months with Fosters construction Limited in Hamilton to gain commercial building experience.
Education
School Certificate -
Hillcrest High School
1981.01 - 1984.01
Trade Certificate, Building - Construction
Waikato Technical Institute
Hamilton 1985.01 - 1988.01
Food and Beverage Management -
AUT
Auckland 1998.01 - 1998.12
Skills
- Reliable
- Conscientious
- Hard working
- Tool proficiency
- Health and safety compliance
Additional Information
At present I am a fully qualified Surf Life Guard at Papamoa and Raglan Surf clubs
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/24/69
- Nationality: New Zealander
Affiliations
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Gardening
- Cooking
Certification
Fully qualified surf lifeguard
Timeline
Builder's hammer hand
Trade Staff
2012.01 - Current
Garden Nursery Worker
Kiwi Fruit
2010.01 - 2012.01
Living in Spain
Supporting Brother through Marriage Break-up
2008.01 - 2010.01
Garden Nursery Worker
Kiwi Fruit
2005.01 - 2008.01
Food and Beverage Management -
AUT
1998.01 - 1998.12
Builder's hammer hand
Self Employed
1998.01 - 2005.01
Assistant Manager
Railway Hotel
1994.01 - 1998.01
Bar supervisor
Sir Thomas Wyatt, Public House
1992.01 - 1994.01
Bar supervisor
The Plough & Sail Public House
1990.01 - 1992.01
Builder's hammer hand
Castle Construction Ltd.
1988.01 - 1990.01
Building apprenticeship
Hamilton City Council
1985.01 - 1988.01
Trade Certificate, Building - Construction
Waikato Technical Institute
1985.01 - 1988.01
School Certificate -
Hillcrest High School
1981.01 - 1984.01