Krishan Parekh
Otahuhu,AUK
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent practical abilities with power tools and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Hardworking student with communication, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every employer or employee a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Strategist
Triple Zero Group
Point Cook, Melbourne
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, filling holes and cracks, sanding, taping joints and applying primers.
- Measured and cut plasterboard to fit into walls or ceilings.
- Smoothed rough spots on wall surfaces using trowels and other hand tools.
- Applied protective coatings such as paint or varnish to finished surfaces.
- Repaired existing plasterwork in older buildings.
- Cleaned up work areas after job completion.
- Cut insulation boards for installation behind plasterboard walls.
- Used a variety of hand tools such as knives, saws, chisels, floats.
- Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople on construction sites.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Assisted in the demolition of buildings and other structures using hammers, crowbars, and other tools.
- Removed debris from job sites to designated areas for disposal or recycling.
- Operated various hand and power tools including jackhammers, saws, drills, wrenches.
- Maintained a clean worksite by disposing of trash regularly throughout the day.
- Cleaned up any messes created during the course of the job quickly and efficiently.
- Used protective gear such as hard hats, goggles, ear protection, respirators., when necessary.
- Cleaned wood surfaces to prepare for staining and varnishing using a hand sander.
- Used a hand sander to strip paint from wooden objects such as chairs, tables, and cabinets.
- Applied waterproofing coatings on various substrates including walls and floors of basements.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings;.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting;.
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones;.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms;.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Mixed, poured, and finished concrete slabs, steps, and sidewalks.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Assemble furniture according to instructions, using hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, and pliers.
- Maintained existing landscapes by pruning, weeding and fertilizing plants.
- Transplanted trees and shrubs from one area to another within a property.
- Used hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, for various tasks around the landscape garden.
Carpenter
Triple Zero Group
Point Cook, Melbourne
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
Insulation Installer
Unemployed
Otahuhu, Auckland
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with the fabrication of insulation blankets, pads, and other materials as needed.
- Measured and cut insulation materials to fit specific dimensions.
- Operated various hand tools including saws, knives, staplers, hammers, drills, and screwdrivers.
- Inspected insulation for defects prior to installation.
- Removed existing insulation from surfaces before installing new material.
- Cleaned up any debris created during the installation process.
- Followed safety procedures while working at heights using ladders or scaffolding.
- Repaired damaged areas by removing old insulation and replacing it with new material.
- Completed projects within deadlines while adhering to quality standards set by management.
- Satisfied customers with neat, efficient work and by consistently meeting planned deadlines.
- Sprayed foam insulation into wall cavities to improve protections for existing structures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Albert Grammer
Mount Albert, NZ12-2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical And Material Engineering
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZSkills
- Excellent Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Time Management
- Calm Under Pressure
- Organization
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Speaking
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
- Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile Devices
- Materials Testing
- Specifications Knowledge
- Cultural Awareness
- Fluent In Hindi and Understands Te Reo Maori
- Research
Languages
English
Professional
Maori
Limited
Hindi
Limited
Affiliations
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Cricket
- Niuean Dance Group
- Kapa Haka
- Golf
- Blood Donor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Insulation Installer
Unemployed
07.2023 - 08.2024
Property Strategist
Triple Zero Group
11.2022 - 02.2023
Carpenter
Triple Zero Group
11.2019 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Mount Albert Grammer
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical And Material Engineering
University of Auckland
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