Graeme Richardson
OPERATOR
Waiuku,Auckland
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of enhancing team motivation and workload balancing at New Zealand Steel. Expert in schedule management and passionate about continuous learning, I increased revenue by a significant percentage. Skilled in supervisory expertise and meeting facilitation, I consistently exceed performance targets, fostering strong customer and team relationships. Business Leader proven to develop and implement business management initiatives. Creates business strategies, allocates resources, finds ways to increase productivity and assesses employee performance. Bridges communication between partners and suppliers with strong business acumen and managerial abilities. Results-driven, detailed team lead with excellent track record in Steel industry. Interfaces well with management and skilled in scheduling, preparing and collecting presentation materials for new employees and business applications. Highly adept at maintaining company's confidential information and documents.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Team Coordinator
New Zealand Steel
06.2001 - 02.2024
- Built strong relationships with managment through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Increased revenue by 50% to meet business objectives.
- Supported the successful completion of departmental objectives through proactive coordination of resources, personnel assignments, and workload balancing across various projects.
- Worked with customer service representatives to handle escalated customer issues.
Operator
New Zealand Steel
06.2001 - 02.2024
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent delivery of products on schedule and within specifications.
Forestry Contractor
Self Employed Services
01.1990 - 06.2021
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors, securing favorable terms for the company.
- Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Developed detailed project proposals that effectively communicated scope, timeline, and deliverables to clients.
- Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in ITL3 - Managment Training
10.2023
US25042 - Health And Safety/Stage 1/2/3/
12.2018
Fire Fighter
02.2009
Volunteer Fire Fighter
12.1997
Graduate Certificate - Forestry
11.1994
Skills
- Team motivation
- Schedule Management
- Meeting leadership
- Employee Evaluation
- Meeting facilitation
- Passion for continuous learning
- Supervisory expertise
- Workload balancing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Fishing/Boating/
Love the ocean i own my own boat and often fish of the coast in different areas of New Zealand.And I have recently extended my boating to ocean travel on a 50ft yacht.
Additional Information
I pride myself on safety in the work place and at home ,I have been involved in heavy industry most of my working career from the age of 18 working at New Zealand steel Glenbrook site on a contract base's while running a forestry contracting business.
Timeline
Team Coordinator - New Zealand Steel
06.2001 - 02.2024
Operator - New Zealand Steel
06.2001 - 02.2024
Forestry Contractor - Self Employed Services
01.1990 - 06.2021
University of Waikato - New Zealand Certificate in ITL3 , Managment Training
+IMPAC - US25042, Health And Safety/Stage 1/2/3/
Auckland Airport Training Establishment - , Fire Fighter
New Zealand Fire Service - , Volunteer Fire Fighter
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand - Graduate Certificate, Forestry
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