David Tuatagaloa
Auckland,AUK
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Tattoo Artist
Self Employed
Hastings/Auckland
05.2020 - 03.2025
- Created custom tattoo designs for customers.
- Utilized photographs and sketches from customers to develop ideas.
- Educated clients on proper aftercare procedures, minimizing complications and promoting optimal healing results.
- Contributed to a positive studio atmosphere by fostering teamwork among staff members and encouraging open communication.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic workspace, adhering to industry standards and ensuring client safety.
- Kept areas neat and clean and equipment sanitized.
Fitter
Chassis and Suspension
Australia
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
Packer
Mr Apple
Hastings
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
Fitter
Furnware
Hastings
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
Production
Jamestrong Packaging
Hastings
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Improved production efficiency by implementing new processes and procedures.
- Monitored and supported production order progress through statistical modeling.
- Optimized workspace organization, leading to more efficient production flow.
- Produced robust, accurate code that minimized production issues.
Education
NCEA 1,2,3 -
Hastings Boys High School
Skills
- Hygiene and sterilization
- Design skills
- Creativity and imagination
- Efficient packaging
- Labeling accuracy
- Palletizing expertise
- Deadline adherence
- Damage prevention
- Hand and power tools
- Cutting and grinding
- Precision measuring tools
- Welding techniques
- Hand tool proficiency
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Machinery operations
- Computer skills
- Assembly and production
Timeline
Fitter
Chassis and Suspension
02.2023 - 03.2023
Packer
Mr Apple
06.2021 - 10.2021
Tattoo Artist
Self Employed
05.2020 - 03.2025
Fitter
Furnware
06.2017 - 02.2020
Production
Jamestrong Packaging
05.2017 - 05.2018
NCEA 1,2,3 -
Hastings Boys High School