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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Hobbies
Languages
Certification
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Jason Reid

Queenstown,OTA

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record from New Zealand Police to JasePaints, demonstrating exceptional strategic decision-making and verbal communication skills. Excelled in staff management, driving performance improvement across diverse roles. Specialized in issue resolution and performance enhancement, achieving significant trust and rapport within the community.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant Volunteer

Phu Wiang Wittayon School
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted Thai teachers providing English lessons to students. Provided both feedback and instructions to students on comprehension reading, writing and speaking.

Business Owner

JasePaints
11.2016 - Current
  • Took JasePaints from a start out business in a highly competitive local market to an established, highly recommended and well trusted painting business.
  • Consult with customers to assess their requirements and budget and propose optimal painting solutions.
  • Specialise in all areas of painting, interior, exterior, roofing, and small commercial.
  • Specialist in use of paint spray machines

Police Officer

New Zealand Police
12.2004 - 11.2016
  • Worked alongside Criminal Investigation Branch for two years involved in a number of high profile criminal and drug cases.
  • Local area police photographer and forensic officer specialising in fingerprints and DNA at crime scenes.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Talked regularly with citizens (and to some degree criminals), to establish rapport and become familiar presence in town.
  • Daily investigated and reported crimes, accidents, drug offences, public and domestic violence.
  • Conducted witness and victim interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • First responder to vehicle accidents (including fatal), and all criminal activity.
  • Prepared all files for court appearances and testified as witness for both Police and Crown under oath in court.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Covertly handled human sources (criminals providing information to police) and was able to solve outstanding crime due to information these sources provided.
  • Shift supervisor on a regular basis (acting Sergeant) overseeing all staff, station and decision making on all police matters.
  • Station firearms instructor responsible for routinely overseeing firearm drills pertaining to reloads, blockages and providing feedback and tutorials where required.

Shop Assistant

True Grit Skate And Surf
03.2014 - 03.2016
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs and balancing books and banking.
  • Assisted customers in finding items - specific to wintersports and explained benefits to increase sales.
  • Worked unsupervised on each shift and managed the entire store on a daily basis.

Labourer/Stonemason

McCabe Stone
05.2005 - 03.2009
  • Measured, cut and smoothed stone to maximize fit and complete attractive work for customers.
  • Operated drills, paving breakers, and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
  • Organized patterns, plans and supplies to efficiently prepare for each job.

Front Office / Duty Manager

Park Royal Hotel
12.1992 - 11.2004
  • Supervised all department employees and responsible for decision making to ensure smooth running of hotel.
  • Oversaw work processes and performed quality control tasks to increase revenue and reduce production times.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Responsible for entire hotel in absence of General Manager.

Doorman

Triple M Sports Bar
04.2002 - 08.2004
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to deal with intoxicated and violent patrons. Each situation was dealt with effectively using communication skills to de-escalate and resolve without the requirement of physical intervention.
  • Performed certified Duty Manager supervision due to alcohol sale working alongside local council and police.

Builder's Assistant

J G Kyles & Sons
02.1995 - 02.1997
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations in the completion of three houses.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor in Primary And Secondary Education

Asian College of Teachers
Bangkok, Thailand
02-2026

Skills

  • Issue Resolution
  • Staff Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Driven and Determined
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

2007 - New Zealand Bodybuilding Championship's

Placed 2nd in respective field - Novice men


1990 - Finalist to New Zealand Olympic Football Team for 1992 Olympic Games Barcelona Spain



Hobbies

Gymnasium and Fitness. Thai Language learning 

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Thai
Intermediate
B1

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder - expired
  • TEFL - Level 5 (160 hour course) - 2023
  • Personal Trainer - 2002

Timeline

Teaching Assistant Volunteer

Phu Wiang Wittayon School
06.2023 - Current

Business Owner

JasePaints
11.2016 - Current

Shop Assistant

True Grit Skate And Surf
03.2014 - 03.2016

Labourer/Stonemason

McCabe Stone
05.2005 - 03.2009

Police Officer

New Zealand Police
12.2004 - 11.2016

Doorman

Triple M Sports Bar
04.2002 - 08.2004

Builder's Assistant

J G Kyles & Sons
02.1995 - 02.1997

Front Office / Duty Manager

Park Royal Hotel
12.1992 - 11.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor in Primary And Secondary Education

Asian College of Teachers

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