Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
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Ants Puki

Lowe Hutt,Wellington

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Instructor

Department Of Corrections
Rimutaka Prison, Upper Hutt
05.2006 - Current
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Joinery Instructor

Department Of Corrections
Rimutaka Prison - Upper Hutt
05.1998 - 05.2006
  • Tracked prisoner/trainee progress, frequently checking in with struggling prisoners/learners and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors.
  • Improved prisoner performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted workshop safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve prisoner-centered learning.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate prisoners.
  • Tested and evaluated prisoners on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Delivered on the job training through NZQA national standards as a certified adult trainer.

Joinery Foreman

T & J McIlwaine Ltd
Marton
04.1994 - 05.1998
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Qualified Joiner

T & J McIlwaine Ltd
Marton
01.1990 - 04.1994
  • Built custom cabinetry based on residential and commercial customer needs.
  • Operated hand and power tools with complete safety to avoid damaging spaces or hurting individuals.
  • Used basic mathematics to calculate distances, surface areas and materials required for jobs.
  • Maintained clean workspaces, professional personal appearance and neat vehicle.
  • Achieved Trade cert in Joinery

Apprentice Joiner

Hughes & Trask Joinery
Palmerston North
01.1986 - 01.1990
  • Operated hand and power tools with complete safety to avoid damaging spaces or hurting individuals.
  • Maintained clean workspaces, professional personal appearance and neat vehicle.
  • Built custom cabinetry based on residential and commercial customer needs.

Maori Trade Training - Joinery

New Plymouth Polytec
Taranaki
02.1985 - 11.1985

*. Listen and learnt from experienced trade people/tutors.

*. Completed pre-trade course successfully.

*. Achieved top award by finish first in my class

Education

School Cert -

Rangitikie College, Marton
Marton

Trade Certification - Joinery

Palmerston North, Polytechnic.
Manawaru, NZ
11.1989

Skills

  • Program Oversight
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Course Scheduling
  • Program Management
  • Oracle Reports
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Facility Oversight
  • Facility Management
  • Instructor Support

Affiliations

*. I am an Elder at my local Church.

*. I currently sit on the nation board of Promise Keepers NZ

Timeline

Principal Instructor

Department Of Corrections
05.2006 - Current

Joinery Instructor

Department Of Corrections
05.1998 - 05.2006

Joinery Foreman

T & J McIlwaine Ltd
04.1994 - 05.1998

Qualified Joiner

T & J McIlwaine Ltd
01.1990 - 04.1994

Apprentice Joiner

Hughes & Trask Joinery
01.1986 - 01.1990

Maori Trade Training - Joinery

New Plymouth Polytec
02.1985 - 11.1985

School Cert -

Rangitikie College, Marton

Trade Certification - Joinery

Palmerston North, Polytechnic.
Ants Puki