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Christo Visser

Woolston,CAN

Summary

Experienced and versatile professional with a strong background in residential building, automotive spray painting, warehouse operations, and sales. Demonstrates hands-on experience in residential building, ensuring quality results and attention to detail. Shows precision and a keen eye for finish in automotive spray painting. Proven ability to manage inventory, streamline processes, and work efficiently in fast-paced warehouse environments. Brings diverse skills in sales and customer service. Adaptable, hardworking, and committed to delivering high standards in all tasks. Eager to contribute broad skill set to a dynamic team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Worker

Woodhouse Apparel
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.

Telecom Technician

Visionstream
  • Completed the induction course for Visionstream
  • Completed the PTTN course for Chorus and Telecom cards to access the Exchanges
  • Worked with Coenraad Landman doing provisioning as a telecom technician
  • Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication and prompt resolution of reported issues.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
  • Assisted in designing custom telecom solutions for clients based on their specific needs, leading to increased sales opportunities and revenue growth.

Apprentice Carpenter

Brad Greenlaw Building
02.2024 - 02.2025

Our main focus was new builds but also did the odd renovation/alteration and a couple pole sheds.

I have just become qualified, just awaiting my Certificate to be sent out.

I aslo.

  • Developed strong carpentry skills through hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mentors.
  • Assisted in reducing material waste by efficiently utilizing resources throughout each project phase.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Strengthened team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized job site, ensuring easy access to tools and materials.
  • Gained valuable education in residential and lite commercial building.
  • Increased workplace safety by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA requirements during all carpentry tasks.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by seeking feedback from supervisors and implementing suggestions for refining carpentry techniques.
  • Aided in the completion of large-scale projects through efficient collaboration with subcontractors such as electricians and plumbers.


Apprentice Carpenter

Holman Holdings Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Developed strong carpentry skills through hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mentors.
  • Assisted in reducing material waste by efficiently utilizing resources throughout each project phase.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Strengthened team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized job site, ensuring easy access to tools and materials.
  • Gained valuable education and skills in residential and light commercial building codes.


We mainly did

  • Renovations/Alterations
  • Religns
  • ReRoofs
  • Decks and fences


Industrial Painter

Dan Cosgroves Ltd.
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Prep and Paint various different styles of silo bases built in house.
  • Deliver old Ravensdown silo frames to sandblasters to get sandblasted and prepped for recoating.
  • Primer and paint any other structural steel work manufactured in house.
  • Ensure all paint work is completed to a high standard.
  • Operaste Gantry Cranes and forklifts.

Yard Worker and Shed Specialist

Goldpine Industries
02.2018 - 01.2020

As the Yardman and general sales my roles were.

  • Operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts and loaders, to transport timber safely and efficiently.
  • Maintained appearance of yard and racks by disposing of trash and debris and keeping stock organized and racks filled.
  • Prepared materials for safe transport and shipment and used banding machine, clincher, stretch film.
  • Dealt with Inward and Outward goods.
  • Dealt with customer sales and enquiries on rural fencing materials and equipment.
  • Reach sales targets set by Manager.
  • Ensure Customer satisfaction with not only product provided but with customer service also.
  • Once promoted as the branches Shed specialist as well as yardman and general sales, my duties were as above with the added role of selling their pole sheds and designing custom size and design sheds to suit clients needs.

Automotive Spray Painter

S.M.A.R.T Collision Repairs
03.2017 - 11.2017


  • Enhanced final finishes by meticulously preparing surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship in line with industry standards and client expectations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure efficiency and prevent contamination of painting process.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, identifying and rectifying any defects or imperfections promptly.
  • Achieved consistent colour matching by carefully mixing and testing paint samples before application.
  • Other roles including, cutting and polishing all work once painted and fitted to vehicle.


Automotive Spray Painter

Brownsbay Panelbeaters
11.2015 - 03.2017


  • Supported collision repair department by seamlessly blending new paint into existing finishes for a factory-like appearance after repairs were made.
  • Enhanced final finishes by meticulously preparing surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
  • Ensured long-lasting results by properly curing applied paints according to manufacturer specifications using specialized equipment such as infrared lamps or baking ovens when necessary.
  • Safeguarded personal safety and that of coworkers by adhering to strict workplace guidelines and utilizing appropriate protective equipment during paint applications.
  • Managed Paint shop for 6 months while the manager was off with surgery, which means i had to allocate and prioritise jobs according to importance of completion by set dates. Order materials and paint as needed and ensure the paint shop was running smoothly and resolving any issues that may arise.

Hammer Hand

Element Builders
08.2013 - 10.2015

Assist builders with day to day tasks which includes the following task.

  • ensuring the site was kept clean.
  • Cutting material to size
  • Cladding nail/screwing off as required
  • Building decks
  • Laying concrete
  • Demolition where required on renovations
  • Gib fixing
  • and what ever other tasks were set for me.

Grocery/ Morning fill

Pack N Save New Plymouth
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Face shelves (ensure all product were facing forward with their labels.
  • Ensure Shelves are filled with products
  • Help customers that are in need of assistance, (customer service)
  • Clean up after Reps that come and set up displays for deals that may be on.

Education

Qualified Builder
Bcito
01-2025

Level 2 Nzqa -

Spotswood college
01.2013

Level 1 Nzqa -

New Plymouth Boys High School
01.2012

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Independent work
  • Problem solving
  • Organisational skills
  • Motivated to learn
  • Ability to work under pressure

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hands-on work
  • DIY
  • Surfing
  • Cars
  • Sports

Personal Information

Age: 29

Certification

Qualified NZCEA Carpenter

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Apprentice Carpenter

Brad Greenlaw Building
02.2024 - 02.2025

Apprentice Carpenter

Holman Holdings Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2024

Industrial Painter

Dan Cosgroves Ltd.
01.2020 - 09.2021

Yard Worker and Shed Specialist

Goldpine Industries
02.2018 - 01.2020

Automotive Spray Painter

S.M.A.R.T Collision Repairs
03.2017 - 11.2017

Automotive Spray Painter

Brownsbay Panelbeaters
11.2015 - 03.2017

Hammer Hand

Element Builders
08.2013 - 10.2015

Grocery/ Morning fill

Pack N Save New Plymouth
05.2011 - 06.2013

Level 2 Nzqa -

Spotswood college

Level 1 Nzqa -

New Plymouth Boys High School

Warehouse Worker

Woodhouse Apparel

Telecom Technician

Visionstream

Qualified Builder
Christo Visser