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
01.2012 - 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
01.2010 - 01.2012
- 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
01.2008 - 01.2010
Garden Nursery Worker
Kiwi Fruit
Tauranga
01.2005 - 01.2008
Builder's hammer hand
Self Employed
Auckland
01.1998 - 01.2005
Assistant Manager
Railway Hotel
Faversham, Kent
01.1994 - 01.1998
Bar supervisor
Sir Thomas Wyatt, Public House
Maidstone, Kent
01.1992 - 01.1994
Bar supervisor
The Plough & Sail Public House
Essex, England
01.1990 - 01.1992
Builder's hammer hand
Castle Construction Ltd.
Devon, England
01.1988 - 01.1990
Building apprenticeship
Hamilton City Council
Hamilton
01.1985 - 01.1988
- 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
01.1981 - 01.1984
Trade Certificate, Building - Construction
Waikato Technical Institute
Hamilton 01.1985 - 01.1988
Food and Beverage Management -
AUT
Auckland 01.1998 - 12.1998
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
01.2012 - Current
Garden Nursery Worker
Kiwi Fruit
01.2010 - 01.2012
Living in Spain
Supporting Brother through Marriage Break-up
01.2008 - 01.2010
Garden Nursery Worker
Kiwi Fruit
01.2005 - 01.2008
Food and Beverage Management -
AUT
01.1998 - 12.1998
Builder's hammer hand
Self Employed
01.1998 - 01.2005
Assistant Manager
Railway Hotel
01.1994 - 01.1998
Bar supervisor
Sir Thomas Wyatt, Public House
01.1992 - 01.1994
Bar supervisor
The Plough & Sail Public House
01.1990 - 01.1992
Builder's hammer hand
Castle Construction Ltd.
01.1988 - 01.1990
Building apprenticeship
Hamilton City Council
01.1985 - 01.1988
Trade Certificate, Building - Construction
Waikato Technical Institute
01.1985 - 01.1988
School Certificate -
Hillcrest High School
01.1981 - 01.1984
Fully qualified surf lifeguard
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