Bruce Dawson
Auckland,Parua
Summary
Proactive and meticulous with over 40 years of experience in Kitchen industry. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation.
Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Templater Kitchen Benchtops
Self-employed
03.2023 - Current
- Accurately take on site measurements of installed kitchens, fire places, vanities and walls in order to manufacture engineered stone and natural stone bench tops and cladding.
- Liaise with designers, installers and builders and their clients on site and via telephone.
- Complete drawings and submit for manufacture on time.
Templater/General Foreman
Premiere Stone Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walk throughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive working environment.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Showcased exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected project challenges, rapidly adjusting strategies and reallocating resources to maintain progress and minimize delays.
- Collaborated with subcontractors for seamless coordination of work scopes, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before commencing projects, identifying potential challenges and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Established open lines of communication with clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns promptly.
- Mentored junior team members to develop of their skills, providing guidance and support that facilitated career advancement opportunities.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Manager of Operations
Incredible Benchtop Company
10.2015 - 04.2020
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
Business Owner
Benchtop Transformations Ltd
09.2009 - 03.2015
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
- Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations by staying current on industry requirements and implementing necessary changes in operations.
- Fostered an inclusive workplace culture that valued diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Education
No Degree - Apprentice Stonemason
Vauxhall College England
09.1979
Skills
- Adaptability to situations
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Computer Skills
- Team Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
I am self motivate and not afraid to try or take on new challenges.
I am attentive to detail and commit totally to any project or task undertaken.
building and flying remote controlled model aircraft.
I have been involved in the hobby since the early 1990's. I taught myself to use AutoCAD to design model aircraft for my enjoyment
Cad design and construction involves drawing and calculating the models ability to sustain flight. It requires accuracy to a very high level.
I am an instructor and examiner for the Northshore Model Aeronautical Club to help new in-experienced pilots learn to fly their models and achieve the Wings badge qualification.
Timeline
Contract Templater Kitchen Benchtops
Self-employed
03.2023 - Current
Templater/General Foreman
Premiere Stone Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2023
Manager of Operations
Incredible Benchtop Company
10.2015 - 04.2020
Business Owner
Benchtop Transformations Ltd
09.2009 - 03.2015
No Degree - Apprentice Stonemason
Vauxhall College England
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