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Craig Walsdorf

Hamilton

Summary

Hardworking New Zealand born and raised job seeker with strong problem solving abilities and good common sense with extensive work experience. A strong communicator and critical thinker that is committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Eager and ready to help a company achieve its goals.

Full drivers license and no problem with a manual.

Drug free with a clean police record.


Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Maintenance/ Landscape Gardening

Self Employed
05.2017 - Current
  • Working primarily with real estate agents and rental companies to provide solutions to all areas of home maintenance.
  • In depth and extensive cleaning up of garden and outdoor areas before a house is brought to market.
  • Fence, deck, window frames, door and handles repair.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Successful and busy business operation.

Fast Food Owner

Self Employed
04.2008 - 04.2017
  • Purchased Flambe franchises in both Charwell and Centreplace shopping centres.
  • Worked within the business in all areas of operation.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • On completion of franchise agreement undertook a rebrand of businesses to D-Lishis.
  • Worked businesses for a year then sold both stores for a net profit.


Shop Owner

Self Employed
04.2003 - 03.2008
  • Gift shop within Chartwell Shopping Centre.
  • Overseas sourcing of general gift store products/ jewellery.
  • Designed and set up retail shop to high centre standards/ all glass frontage for display/ internal walls/ display cabinets and shelving/ POS system.
  • Developed loyal customer base by consistently delivering high-quality products and personalized service.
  • Hired trained, and supervised a team of employees, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving store goals.
  • Expanded into simultaneously running centre mall seasonal kiosks during November/December to maximise sales for Christmas

Head Chef

Iguana
08.2000 - 03.2003
  • Worked up internally to head chef position
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and food safety procedures, helping them grow professionally within the industry.

Chef

Bazurk
02.1997 - 08.2000
  • Food preparation to specific recipes to ensure consistency
  • Completing orders in fast paced environment during service times working within a tightly knit team.
  • Stock checking and ordering
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Kitchen Hand

Blue Note Cafe
03.1995 - 02.1997
  • Basic kitchen duties and learning all procedures
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen and appliance cleaning and sanitation

Education

Associate of Arts - Certificate of Cookery

Waikato Polytechnic
Melville High School
10-1996

Skills

  • Previous business owner who knows the importance of dependability and hard work
  • Friendly, positive attitude who easily relates to people from all walks of life
  • Calm and down to earth who knows the importance of a mature customer focused outlook
  • Flexible and responsible
  • Excellent at communication, multi tasking and time management with an equal experience background of teamwork and solo operating
  • Strong and physically fit with excellent critical thinking and organizational abilities

Interests

Interests include mountain biking, squash, surfing and music (in a band playing keyboards, guitar, harp and backing vocals) Enjoy 4x4 trail driving with my son and playing badminton weekly with the kids

Regular camping trips with the kids and friends are a regular thing and a much loved way to unwind and relax

Timeline

Home Maintenance/ Landscape Gardening

Self Employed
05.2017 - Current

Fast Food Owner

Self Employed
04.2008 - 04.2017

Shop Owner

Self Employed
04.2003 - 03.2008

Head Chef

Iguana
08.2000 - 03.2003

Chef

Bazurk
02.1997 - 08.2000

Kitchen Hand

Blue Note Cafe
03.1995 - 02.1997

Associate of Arts - Certificate of Cookery

Waikato Polytechnic

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