Jake Rochford
Christchurch,Canterbury
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Foreman / Qualified Carpenter
LOC Construction
Christchurch
07.2019 - Current
- Delivered a diverse portfolio of projects, architecturally designed homes, extensive renovations, and both large and small-scale residential builds, consistently upholding superior craftsmanship and high building standards.
- Directed daily site operations, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines.
- Coordinated subcontractors and scheduled inspections to ensure seamless workflow and timely project progression.
- Accurately managed materials, ensuring precise ordering, timely delivery and minimum waste.
- Cultivated a positive and enjoyable work environment, promoting open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among team members.
- Increased productivity by implementing effective delegation strategies among team members.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, suppliers and sub contactors.
- Ensured safety compliance on the job site through regular tool box talks and establised protocols.
- Trained and mentored apprentices, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and knowledge.
Part Time After-School Program Leader
Christ The King School
Christchurch, CAN
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and school staff.
- Organized extracurricular activities promoting teamwork and social skills
Temp Worker
Value Tyres
Christchurch, CAN
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Efficiently unloaded and loaded containers of tyres, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Picked and prepared tyre orders for dispatch to various companies, maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
- Adhered to health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.
Education
Certificate - Carpentry - Level 4
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand12.2023
NCEA Level 1,2,3
St Bedes College
Christchurch, NZ10-2019
Skills
- Construction supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality Control
- Task delegation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Worksite safety
- Dedicated work ethic
- Effective communication
- Client relations
Accomplishments
- Finalist for Master Builders Apprentice of the Year National Competition (2023).
- Winner of Master Builders Central South Island Apprentice of the Year Regional Competition (2023).
- Prime Ministers Vocational Excellence Award Winner (2019)
- 1st in Subject Materials Technology (St Bedes High School, 2019, 2018,).
- Represented Canterbury Water-polo at National Competitions. U14s - Senior Men (2024)
- 2018 Under 18s National Silver Medal
- 2022 Under 21s National Champion
- Represented Spencer Park Surf lifesaving club in Local, Regional and National competitions. (2016-2020)
- Volunteer Surf Lifeguard and Sports Coaching
Timeline
Site Foreman / Qualified Carpenter
LOC Construction
07.2019 - Current
Temp Worker
Value Tyres
10.2018 - 02.2019
Part Time After-School Program Leader
Christ The King School
02.2018 - 07.2019
Certificate - Carpentry - Level 4
Ara Institute of Canterbury
NCEA Level 1,2,3
St Bedes College