DANIEL GEOFFREY KING
Masterton,New Zealand
Summary
Focused and hardworking individual with a history of exceeding targets through effective time management. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure situations while contributing to team success. Excellent communication skills facilitate collaboration and problem-solving. Quick learner with a strong commitment to delivering results beyond basic assignments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Brush Hand
Ministry Of Paint
- Used solvents and brushes to keep tools clean and ready for daily production demands.
- Sanded, scraped and wiped uncoated workpieces to prepare for coatings.
- Inspected completed work to locate and correct problems.
- Read work orders and checked out uncoated pieces to determine required processes.
- Removed blemishes by scraping off excess materials and filling in dents and nicks.
- Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones.
- Required minimal oversight to complete job tasks.
- Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision.
- Used good organizational skills to manage workload.
Traffic Controller
Traffic Assist
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Monitored and directed vehicular traffic to ensure safe and efficient flow.
- Utilized communication devices for real-time coordination of traffic patterns.
- Conducted regular inspections of traffic control equipment for functionality and safety.
- Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
- Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Controlled pedestrian movements to prevent intrusion into work zones.
Firewood Yard Assistant
Ezpz Firewood
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in organizing and maintaining yard inventory for efficient access and retrieval.
- Supported loading and unloading materials, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Operated various yard equipment to facilitate material handling and storage tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and enhance productivity.
- Monitored yard cleanliness, promptly addressing any hazards or maintenance needs.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Painter, Maintenance
All-out Property Maintenance ltd
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Used caulking guns, caulk and putty knives to fill cracks, holes and joints.
- Hand-painted detailed surfaces such as woodwork and built-in shelving units.
- Applied top coats to stained and treated installations, offering long-term protection of wood and other materials.
- Operated motorized and pneumatic paint sprayers to apply liquid pigments and spray-on finishes.
- Assembled internal and external scaffolding for painting ceilings and elevated wall surfaces.
- Carefully masked and protected surfaces not intended for painting, eliminating paint splatter and bleed to unwanted surfaces.
- Sealed bare wood and metal to protect them from moisture and prepare for finishing coats.
- Scrubbed, scraped and sanded surfaces to prepare for the applications of primers and coats of paint.
- Scraped, primed and sealed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Sanded away imperfections to achieve the proper adherence of the new finishes.
- Working solo
- Managing a small team and finish with great standards within set time frames
Plant Operator
Treeline Timbers
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Inspected equipment and completed basic reports, as well as reporting serious issues to supervisors.
- Processed inventory in putting data in computer system to maintain accurate records.
- Processed inventory (timber packet numbers before and after treatment) into computer system to maintain accurate records.
- Assisted in development, implementation and periodic review of preventive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns.
- Operated forklift to safely load and unload loads from small packets of fence pailings to large 6mtr long packets with a 5 tonne forklift
- Identified, sorted and palletized products by size and quality grades.
- Participated in ongoing training to support workplace productivity and process streamlining.
- Checked devices for safety concerns and replaced, repaired and maintained critical parts. mostly repair/replacing pumps used to transfer chemicals
- Monitored controls to continuously check plant operations and make necessary adjustments.
- Documented activities and deficiencies and prepared regular logs and reports.
- Monitored operational systems and machinery to spot and correct problems like spillages, leaks
- Calibrated equipment for proper function in timber treatment plant environments.
- Completed routine inspections, repairs and general upkeep for reliable mechanical and electrical performance.
- Loading and unloading large trucks and trailers
- Working by myself
Supermarket Assistant
Carterton New World (Duffields)
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Helped customers find suitable replacements for out-of-stock items.
- Addressed customer questions and assisted in finding product locations.
- Restocked shelves and faced products to keep grocery sales areas attractive and ready for customers.
- Recommended grocery items to customers to satisfy product wants and needs.
- Rotated items properly to maintain fresh stock and avoid spoilage or dry goods expiration.
- Helped receive and process grocery deliveries and updated inventory counts.
- Directed customers to appropriate facility and product locations.
- Built visually appealing sales displays based on merchandising plans.
- Helped customers find desired items and sizes by closely supporting each person throughout the buying process.
- Arranged items on promotional displays and shelves.
- Connected with customers to offer assistance and promote products.
- Inventoried merchandise to keep accurate product counts.
- Notified customers of new products, prices and special offers.
- Alerted supervisors regarding safety and security issues.
Plant Operator
Treeline Timbers
08.2016 - 06.2018
Education
pre-trade - painting and decorating
weltec
wellington06.2013
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Tarping and masking
- Sealing techniques
- Creative solutions
- Customer engagement
- Painting expertise
- Scaffold assembly
- Strategic planning
- Two-way radio proficiency
- Workplace safety adherence
- Strong communication skills
- Reliability and punctuality
Timeline
Traffic Controller
Traffic Assist
05.2024 - 09.2025
Firewood Yard Assistant
Ezpz Firewood
11.2023 - 05.2024
Painter, Maintenance
All-out Property Maintenance ltd
11.2021 - 10.2022
Plant Operator
Treeline Timbers
01.2019 - 12.2021
Supermarket Assistant
Carterton New World (Duffields)
07.2018 - 05.2019
Plant Operator
Treeline Timbers
08.2016 - 06.2018
Brush Hand
Ministry Of Paint
pre-trade - painting and decorating
weltec