Gilby Shepherd
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
Detail-oriented pre-trade electrical student with expertise in site logistics, digital fabrication, and software development. Certified in site safety, first aid, and forklift operation, demonstrating proficiency in power tools and wiring standards. Aiming to apply technical skills and problem-solving abilities in an apprenticeship or trainee role within electrical or telecommunications sectors.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Assistant / Storeman / Online Fulfillment
New World Ferry Road
02.2023 - Current
- Storeman & Forklift Operations: Managed inwards goods, unloading delivery trucks, stock rotation, and inventory using forklift operation on a daily basis.
- Online & Order Fulfillment: Handled customer Click & Collect pickups, keeping accuracy high during busy peak hours.
- Floor Operations & Safety: Worked across Grocery, Chilled, and Frozen departments, maintaining food hygiene standards, temperature controls, and site safety.
- Display Management: Acted as Display Manager, liaising directly with supplier reps and vendors to set up promotional builds and optimize floor stock flow
Education
New Zealand Certificate - Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ07-2026
Secondary Education -
Hagley Community College
Christchurch, NZ12-2024
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Inward goods processing
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Swift and SwiftUI development
- Problem solving
- Soldering and circuitry
- AC/DC fundamentals
- Woodworking techniques
- 3D design and modeling
- LightBurn software proficiency
Certification
- Site Safe Passport - Site Safe New Zealand
- Comprehensive First Aid Certificate - Red Cross
- Forklift Operator Certificate (OSH) - Valid and utilized daily in professional logistics roles
- Full New Zealand Driver License - Clean record
Projects
Technical Projects & Digital Fabrication: Designed, published, and maintain Aurora Watch, a native iOS app built in Swift using NOAA/NASA APIs that has scaled to over 4,500 active downloads globally. Beyond software, I operate a 22W Creality laser cutter using LightBurn for precision digital fabrication, have hands-on experience in electronic component assembly and circuit soldering, and previously designed and built a custom electric go-kart chassis for the regional Evolocity STEM competition
Timeline
Grocery Assistant / Storeman / Online Fulfillment
New World Ferry Road
02.2023 - Current
New Zealand Certificate - Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Secondary Education -
Hagley Community College