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Christopher Lolohea

Lower Hutt,New Zealand

Summary

I currently work as a sole trader providing painting and decorating services. The change came from wanting more flexibility for my young family, so working for myself in a trade that was familiar to me was the best decision at the time.

However, my drive and commitment to building a career has always been there. As my family has grown and our circumstances have become more settled, I'm now looking for consistency, long-term growth, and the opportunity to be part of an environment where I can continue to develop.

I take pride in challenging myself, learning new skills, and giving my full commitment to whatever role I'm in. I'm motivated by personal growth and the satisfaction that comes from continually improving, taking on responsibility, and making a meaningful contribution. I'm looking for a role where I can unlock my potential, continue developing both personally and professionally, and build a long-term career.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Trader

Myself
Wellington, WGN
02.2024 - Current

Sole Trader - Painting and decorating

Performed maintenance painting to enhance property appearance and prolong surface life. Supported team efforts in executing maintenance painting tasks effectively. Assisted in maintaining quality standards during painting projects.

  • Exterior painting of dwellings, apartments, residential and commercial
  • Interior painting bathrooms kitchens, all interior
  • Plaster and painting work new gib or patch work
  • Contract to companies for maintenance

Candidate Manager

Equip Recruitment
Wellington, Petone
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Candidate manager, organizing Interviews
  • End to end recruitment process
  • Background checks Pre-employment checks (MOJ, ACC Checks)
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, Leave requests.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.

(6 Month Assignment) Recruitment Associate

Mercury Medical Recruitment
Wellington, CBD
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Recruiting medical staff
  • Interviewing Medical staff from Doctors to nurses and Specialists
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with prospective job applicants.
  • Identified and sourced qualified candidates through various channels including job postings, employee referrals, networking events.
  • Reviewed resumes and assessed candidate qualifications for open roles.
  • Participated in professional networking opportunities to build relationships with potential candidates.
  • Analyzed feedback from rejected candidates to improve future recruitment processes.

Contractor Recruitment Consultant

Drive Recruitment
Wellington, Petone
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
  • Drafted job postings for clients, posted them on various online platforms, and screened resumes.
  • Advised clients on best practices when recruiting new employees.
  • Maintained accurate records of all applicants' information throughout the recruitment process.
  • Assisted in onboarding activities such as background checks, orientation sessions.

Talent Pathway Coordinator, Recruitment Consultant

New Zealand Police
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Pre-Employment Checks (Vetting, References, Drug & Alcohol)
  • Building relationships with Hiring Managers
  • Helping applicants prepare for Interviews
  • Coordinating between Advisory
  • Building relationships with different work groups
  • Regular communication with HR
  • Organizing Interviews & Interview Panel
  • Room Booking for interviews
  • Initiating the recruitment process
  • Screening applicants & Shortlisting, using Multiple Software types.

National Customer Support Team (Firearms Assessor)

New Zealand Police
Wellington
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • National Customer support Team
  • Firearms license reconciliation
  • Data Entry,
  • Administrative tasks
  • Customer engagement
  • Firearms Manufacture regular contact
  • Firearms assessing
  • Firearms handler
  • Dealer compensation(Accounting, Prices)

File Management Support Officer

New Zealand Police
Wellington
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Reconciliation of data
  • Data entry
  • General administration
  • Firearms licensing checks
  • Assessing of firearms/handing of firearms
  • Assisting local collection events for the Buy-Back programme
  • Assisted with the development of new software products and services.
  • Conducted daily system checks and monitored system performance.

Construction Laborer

Rhys Finlay Contractors
Wellington, Lower Hutt
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
  • Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
  • Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
  • Removed rubble and other debris at construction sites using wheelbarrows or other equipment.
  • Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
  • Measured dimensions for foundations or other structures prior to pouring concrete or erecting walls.
  • Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.

Property Maintenance Worker

Le Celebre
Wellington, CBD
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Repaired broken windows, doors, walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, and other building components.
  • Performed minor carpentry work such as installing shelves or repairing furniture.
  • Cleaned common areas of the property including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, restrooms.
  • Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on the property.
  • Assisted in cleaning up debris from construction sites or landscaping projects.
  • Installed drywall panels and painted interior walls when necessary.
  • Responded to service requests from tenants in a timely manner.

Education

High School Diploma - Firearms Assessor Training

New Zealand Police
Wellington, NZ
06.2020

NCEA Level, 1, 2, 3 -

Hamilton Boys High School
Hamilton
01.2011

Skills

Utilized MS Office applications to support daily operations

Executed data entry tasks with attention to detail

Assisted with administrative duties to streamline processes

Applied software tools effectively in various scenarios

Facilitated critical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making

Communicated information clearly through written and oral channels

Provided operational support to enhance team performance

Participated in recruitment efforts to find qualified candidates

Supported training initiatives to develop employee skills

Contributed to recruiting processes to meet staffing needs

Managed records to ensure organization and compliance

Promoted continuous improvement practices within the team

Encouraged employee development through mentorship

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sole Trader

Myself
02.2024 - Current

Candidate Manager

Equip Recruitment
10.2023 - 01.2024

(6 Month Assignment) Recruitment Associate

Mercury Medical Recruitment
05.2023 - 10.2023

Contractor Recruitment Consultant

Drive Recruitment
06.2022 - 05.2023

Talent Pathway Coordinator, Recruitment Consultant

New Zealand Police
05.2021 - 06.2022

National Customer Support Team (Firearms Assessor)

New Zealand Police
06.2020 - 05.2021

File Management Support Officer

New Zealand Police
09.2019 - 06.2020

Construction Laborer

Rhys Finlay Contractors
01.2018 - 08.2019

Property Maintenance Worker

Le Celebre
01.2016 - 01.2018

NCEA Level, 1, 2, 3 -

Hamilton Boys High School

High School Diploma - Firearms Assessor Training

New Zealand Police
Christopher Lolohea