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Leon Sherer

Katikati,Bop

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

SkyHighBeezLtd
Katikati, Bop
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Laborer

T R Contruction
Taupo, Waikato
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
  • Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
  • Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.

Heavy Equipment Hauler

SELF LOADER LOGGING
Taupo, Waikato
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • All aspects of heavy haulage
  • Road/load restictions

  • Loaded and unloaded heavy equipment safely using a crane, winch, or hoist.
  • Transported oversized loads requiring special permits or escort vehicles as needed.
  • Operated specialized trailers such as lowboys, step decks, double drops, flatbeds.
  • Assisted in loading, unloading process when needed based on size, weight restrictions of load.
  • Organized hauling routes to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
  • Ensured all necessary paperwork was completed prior to departure for each haul.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on truck and trailer before each trip.
  • Maintained detailed logs of vehicle operations including daily mileage, fuel consumption.
  • Worked closely with dispatch team members to coordinate pickup and delivery times.

Machine Operator

Fotheringhame Contractors ltd
Bop, Katikati
03.2006 - 03.2013
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Building roads/driveways from dirt to seal preped
  • Operate all heavy earthmoving machines
  • Completed all class of licences
  • Multiple t&t combonations

Farm Hand

N & L Palmer
PioPio, Waikato
03.2005 - 03.2006
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.p
  • Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.

Skills

  • Pasture Management
  • Machinery Operation
  • Fence Repair
  • Livestock Health
  • Time Management
  • Farm Operations Management
  • Fertilizer Management
  • Load security
  • Document Management
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Disease Identification
  • Beekeeping

Affiliations

  • Beekeeping
  • Horses
  • Farming
  • Heavy haulage
  • Landscaping
  • Tourism

Certification

  • Class 5 licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner

SkyHighBeezLtd
01.2021 - Current

Laborer

T R Contruction
03.2018 - 03.2019

Heavy Equipment Hauler

SELF LOADER LOGGING
03.2017 - 03.2018

Machine Operator

Fotheringhame Contractors ltd
03.2006 - 03.2013

Farm Hand

N & L Palmer
03.2005 - 03.2006
  • Class 5 licence

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