Graeme Cox
Christchurch
Summary
Strategic Manager/Foreman with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
AAA Retrofit & Glazing Ltd
04.2021 - Current
- Measuring and quoting Residential properties for double glazing
- Managed day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with 6 team members
- Ordering of materials for jobs
- Prevented potential accidents by conducting thorough site assessments before commencing work on each project.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers ensuring timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Communicated effectively with customers and team members concerning quality standards, deadlines and customer requests.
Glazier
Glass Relate/FMI Building Innovation Christchurch
09.2016 - 03.2021
- New Glazing Installation in both Residential property and Commercial buildings
- Measured areas in need of glass installations and identified best product solution for each specific job.
- Assisted in training 3 new employees on various glazing techniques, fostering collaborative work environment.
Glazing Foreman
Thermaseal Double Glazing LTD
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Site Measuring residential properties for Double Glazing
- Ordering materials
- Booking in jobs
- Managing team of 8 Glaziers
- Increase revenue by 10 %
Glazier
Thermoglaz Ltd
06.2012 - 04.2016
- All aspects of retro fitting double glazing into existing timber and aluminium joinery including measuring, manufacturing of product, delivering, liaising with customers and overseeing of jobs and 4 staff while on site.
GLAZIER/FOREMAN
CHRISTCHURCH GLASS LTD
07.2003 - 06.2012
- All aspects of retro fitting double glazing into existing timber and aluminium joinery including measuring, manufacturing of product, delivering, liaising with customers and overseeing of jobs and 3 staff while on site.
SUPERVISOR
THERMASEAL DOUBLE GLAZING LTD
01.2001 - 07.2003
- Manufacturing of double glazing and responsible for 5 staff members
LABOURER
GLASS SPECIALISTS LTD
03.1997 - 12.2000
- Production of double glazed units
OWNER/OPERATOR
C&G COURIERS
08.1992 - 03.1997
- Established own courier business which involved liaising with customers and responsible for all aspects of running a business
OWNER DRIVER
BAKER KIST LTD
07.1989 - 02.1992
- Delivering to customers, sales and service calls, recruiting/training and managing staff, record keeping, wages, balancing cash floats, dealing with telephone enquiries, liaison with customers and companies, ensuring statutory requirements were met, any other tasks required for the successful running of a small business
PART-TIME SALES WARRANTY MANAGER
DIESEL SERVICES
07.1989 - 08.1991
- Initiating sales for warranties for diesel parts
HEAD TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
DIESEL SERVICES
09.1987 - 07.1989
- Controlling the Warranty Programme receiving claims from branches and agents, supplying replacement parts, processing claims against suppliers, controlling credits for labour, handling customer enquiries, stock control ordering, warranty, data entry
TECHNICIAN
DIESEL SERVICES
05.1985 - 09.1987
- Responsibilities: Servicing Diesel Injection Pumps and Turbochargers, dismantling, inspection of parts, balancing rotating assemblies, reassembly, testing customer's units, testing exchange units
APPRENTICE/TRADESMAN
M S COOMBES LTD
01.1978 - 05.1985
- Responsibilities: Reconditioning motors, stripping of engines, assessing requirements, carrying out the necessary repairs
Education
Automotive Machining Apprenticeship -
M S COOMBES LTD
Christchurch12.1982
Block courses on Automotive Machining -
PETONE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Petone, WGN09.1982
5th Form School Certificate -
MAIREHAU HIGH SCHOOL
Christchurch12.1977
Skills
- Dedicated to high standard of customer service
- Able to represent employer in professional and appropriate manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work effectively as part of team
- Good rapport with staff, colleagues and clients
- Self-motivated and quick learner
- Hands on management skills
- Experience operating Scissor Lifts & Self Propelled Boom Lifts (EWP) and working at height
Personal Information
- Health Status: In excellent health
- Date of Birth: 01/15/62
- Driving License: Full New Zealand Drivers Licence
- Address: 1/15 Mahoe Street, Templeton, Christchurch
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family along with going to the gym, cooking, watching motor racing, rugby and numerous other sports
References
Steve Glen, 0226100300, Bryce Nicholson, 022 620 9067, Steve Suttie, 021 841 941, David Hood, 027 301 4360
Timeline
Manager
AAA Retrofit & Glazing Ltd
04.2021 - Current
Glazier
Glass Relate/FMI Building Innovation Christchurch
09.2016 - 03.2021
Glazing Foreman
Thermaseal Double Glazing LTD
04.2016 - 09.2016
Glazier
Thermoglaz Ltd
06.2012 - 04.2016
GLAZIER/FOREMAN
CHRISTCHURCH GLASS LTD
07.2003 - 06.2012
SUPERVISOR
THERMASEAL DOUBLE GLAZING LTD
01.2001 - 07.2003
LABOURER
GLASS SPECIALISTS LTD
03.1997 - 12.2000
OWNER/OPERATOR
C&G COURIERS
08.1992 - 03.1997
OWNER DRIVER
BAKER KIST LTD
07.1989 - 02.1992
PART-TIME SALES WARRANTY MANAGER
DIESEL SERVICES
07.1989 - 08.1991
HEAD TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
DIESEL SERVICES
09.1987 - 07.1989
TECHNICIAN
DIESEL SERVICES
05.1985 - 09.1987
APPRENTICE/TRADESMAN
M S COOMBES LTD
01.1978 - 05.1985
Automotive Machining Apprenticeship -
M S COOMBES LTD
Block courses on Automotive Machining -
PETONE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
5th Form School Certificate -
MAIREHAU HIGH SCHOOL
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