Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
ABOUT MYSELF
Timeline
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James Mackie

Katikati,BOP

Summary

I am honest, hardworking, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a team and respond to a challenge. Should I be successful in procuring placement in your company I promise I will work diligently, honestly and be someone you can rely on at all times.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Builder

Pacific Bop Builders
02.2023 - Current
  • Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
  • Maintained professional relationships with clients throughout the duration of each project, keeping them informed on progress updates and addressing any concerns as needed.
  • Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
  • Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
  • Solved complex construction issues promptly with creative problem-solving abilities, preventing costly delays or compromises in quality.

Builder's Apprentice

Prestigious Builds
2022 - 2023
  • Started apprenticeship in construction with Prestigious Builds.
  • Worked apart of a six-member team dedicated to developing new townhouse projects.
  • While contracting to Prestigious Builds, I was also contracted out to Base Up building retaining walls.

Frame Builder

Mount ITM Frame and Truss
2021 - 2022
  • Operated stud to nog machine during initial six months on frame line team.
  • Led operations on the frame line, overseeing the primary machine feeding the production line.
  • Educated staff on proper techniques for operating machines and nail guns.

Butcher and Homekill Specialist

The Fridge Butchery and Delicatession
2019 - 2021
  • Managed a small team at the fridge butchery in Central Otago, specializing in butchery and homekill.
  • Specialized in humane slaughter and processing of various livestock including sheep, beef, venison, goats, and pork.
  • In that role I would communicate and work closely with farmers and public in order to safely perform our tasks.

Plant Worker

Waste Managment
2017 - 2019


  • Proactively addressed potential hazards within the work area, eliminating risks before they could impact employee health or safety conditions adversely.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to develop customized strategies for resolving complex operational challenges during peak periods or unforeseen situations.
  • Exceeded performance expectations regularly by focusing on efficient task completion while maintaining high attention to detail during all aspects of job duties performed as a plant worker.

kitchen porter/hand

Global Cuisine
2012 - 2015
  • Worked as kitchen porter at Global Cuisine during final school years.
  • This involved working many long days and nights, doing food preparation, waiting on tables, working in the café and helping with large events sometimes in a supervisory capacity i.e. Bay Park.

Education

Whakamarama School
Whakamarama, BOP
01.2007

Ncea Level 1 And 2 -

Tauranga Boys College
Tauranga, BOP
01.2012

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Safe building practice
  • Safe food handling
  • Time management
  • Good communication

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy fishing, diving, kayaking, camping and hunting and love the outdoors.

ABOUT MYSELF

  • I am 29 years old; I have two boys one 4 and the other 6 whom I am raising along with my partner. I enjoy outdoor pursuits. Being friendly and approachable I get along with people from all walks of life.
  • I am willing to work long hours and work hard.

Timeline

Builder

Pacific Bop Builders
02.2023 - Current

Builder's Apprentice

Prestigious Builds
2022 - 2023

Frame Builder

Mount ITM Frame and Truss
2021 - 2022

Butcher and Homekill Specialist

The Fridge Butchery and Delicatession
2019 - 2021

Plant Worker

Waste Managment
2017 - 2019

kitchen porter/hand

Global Cuisine
2012 - 2015

Whakamarama School

Ncea Level 1 And 2 -

Tauranga Boys College
James Mackie