Gary Hudson
Plasterer
Naenae Lower Hutt,WGN
Summary
Over 22 years of extensive experience in plastering and gib stopping, gib coving install, internal plaster spaying. demonstrating expertise and entrepreneurial spirit through the successful management of a self-employed plastering business. Ongoing collaboration with Mullings in sheet metal working and welding highlights a commitment to versatility and teamwork. A strong dedication to continuous learning drives the pursuit of new skills and knowledge, while a proactive approach to challenges ensures high-quality results in every task. A friendly demeanour and good sense of humour foster positive relationships with clients and colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Plasterer (Sole Trader)
Gaz the Plasterer
02.2002 - Current
- Applied plastering techniques on various surfaces, ensuring smooth finishes and durability.
- Assisted in mixing and preparing plaster materials for application, enhancing efficiency.
- Interior spray plaster when skim coating
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance, making adjustments as needed to exceed client expectations.
- Gib Cove install
- Patched holes in drywall and repaired plaster breaks and cracks.
- Trained junior plasterers on best practices and safety protocols in the workplace.
Welder
R J Mullins
01.1994 - 01.1998
- I still do casual work with Mullins when call on.
- Welded a wide range of applications including stainless steel, aluminium, steel, brass, copper, silver, Britannia metal (BM), brazing, easy flow, silver soldering, steel welds performing tasks accurately and within time.
- Read and interpreted sheet metal drawings.
- Constructed a variety of sheet metal items setting out cutting and fabricating.
- Liaised with customers on site concerning technical installation issues.
Trade Yard Worker
Bunnings Warehouse
02.2009 - Current
- Working in trade yard ordering stock, serving customers, pulling orders.
- I Handed my notice on 13/11/2019
Timber Yard Worker
Bunnings
02.2009 - Current
- Working in timber yard, serving customers, forklift driving
- Cash up tills mornings
- Key holder every Sunday
- Deliveries with Bunning’s truck (class 2) and Ute.
Bakery Business Owner
Self-employed Bakery
01.2010 - 2019
Welder
Job Squad At BJC Elements
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Tube cutting Gas Welding Annealing elements
Leading Hand
New Zealand Forestry Service
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Supervised staff in the maintenance forestry tracks.
- Prepared and laid poison in the culling of pests.
Farming Cadet
Federated Farmers
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Learned various aspects of both sheep and dairy farming on farms in the Wairarapa.
Dough Production Worker
Griffin’s Ltd
01.1984 - 01.1994
- Followed chemical formulae to mix the appropriate active ingredients.
- Weighed out and mixed for batch production dough ingredients.
- Assisted in the trialing of new lines.
- Made suggestions to improve production and resolve production issues.
- Participated in site health and safety as a member of the in-house health and safety committee.
Education
Secondary Education -
Wanganui Boys’ College
Certificate in Tig and Mig Welding - undefined
Hutt Valley Polytechnic
Skills
- Plastering techniques
- Business management skills
- Cutting skills
- Mig welding
- Tig welding expertise
- Gas welding
- Arc welding
- Metal working machines
- Forklift operation
- Commercial baking production techniques
- Safe food handling and hygiene requirements
- Operating commercial cooking and cleaning equipment
- Health and safety issues related to commercial kitchen environments
- Shaping skills
- Fitting skills
- Operation of plant and machinery
- Metal polishing
- Electroplating equipment
- Operating hand tools
- Operating power tools
- Driving skills
- Truck operation
- Reading and interpreting sheet metal plans
- Practical problem-solving
- Visualisation skills
- Numerical skills
- Calculation skills
- Estimating skills
- Measuring skills
- Keyboard skills
- Understanding of computer component's
- Clerical skills
- Administration skills
- Organisational skills
- Supervising skills
- Training skills
- Customer service skills
- Cash handling skills
- Negotiation skills
- Relationship management skills
- Teamwork skills
- Standard cleaning techniques
- Farm equipment operation
Languages
English
Timeline
Bakery Business Owner
Self-employed Bakery
01.2010 - 2019
Trade Yard Worker
Bunnings Warehouse
02.2009 - Current
Timber Yard Worker
Bunnings
02.2009 - Current
Welder
Job Squad At BJC Elements
11.2008 - 02.2009
Plasterer (Sole Trader)
Gaz the Plasterer
02.2002 - Current
Leading Hand
New Zealand Forestry Service
01.2000 - 01.2002
Farming Cadet
Federated Farmers
01.2000 - 01.2002
Welder
R J Mullins
01.1994 - 01.1998
Dough Production Worker
Griffin’s Ltd
01.1984 - 01.1994
Certificate in Tig and Mig Welding - undefined
Hutt Valley Polytechnic
Secondary Education -
Wanganui Boys’ College
Reason For Job Hunting
I have worked at Bunnings Warehouse for almost 11 years. Working in their Trade Yard. My job entitled working in the trade yard ordering stock, serving customers, and pulling orders. I just handed in my notice to Bunnings, due to the way Bunnings is now running with a lack of team.
Skills Strengths
extensive knowledge of commercial baking production techniques, knowledge of safe food handling and hygiene requirements, ability to operate commercial cooking and cleaning equipment, knowledge of health and safety issues related to commercial kitchen environments, cutting, shaping and fitting skills – demonstrated in construction of a variety of metal products, skilled in mig, tig and gas welding with some knowledge of arc welding, skilled in the operation of a broad range of plant and machinery – demonstrated in set up and operation of a variety of metal working machines, metal polishing and electroplating equipment, ability to operate hand and power tools, hand skills – demonstrated in all work areas, driving skills with experience in the operation of forklifts (SDROCB, ESR, GPW), and trucks (current licences 1,2,4,6,F), ability to read and interpret sheet metal plans and allied specifications, practical problem-solving – demonstrated in sheet metal construction and computer assembly, visualisation skills – demonstrated in sheet metal construction, numerical and calculation skills – demonstrated in baking production, estimating and measuring skills - demonstrated in baking production, keyboard skills, some understanding of computer componentry, general clerical and administration skills – demonstrated in running own business and stock management, organisational skills – demonstrated in planning and setting out jobs to meet deadlines, business management skills – in setting up and running own business, supervising and training skills, customer service and cash handling skills, negotiation and relationship management skills, an ability to work well with others – demonstrated in team environments, Sound knowledge of standard cleaning techniques., Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas so that health standards are met., Empty wastebaskets, transport other trash and waste to disposal areas., an ability to work well with others – demonstrated in team environments
Educational Qualifications Training
Wanganui Boys’ College, Certificate in Tig and Mig Welding, Hutt Valley Polytechnic, Food hygiene certificate, Needed to run our bakery
Telephone
0226305020
Licenses
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 6
- Forklift
- Osh
Personal Information
Driving License: 1,6,2,4,F, Osh
Hobbies and Interests
- Beekeeping
- Building computers
- Playing around with video and audio editing software
- Music
- Scuba diving