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Luke Braid

Tauranga,BOP

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in marine operations at Striker Sea Charters, excelling in deck equipment operation and firefighting training and cooking for crew and clients. Proven ability to enhance client experiences while ensuring safety and efficiency. Recognized for leadership as a former professional rugby player, demonstrating teamwork and strategic planning skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Deckhand

Striker Sea Charters
04.2024 - Current
  • Open ocean charter fishing, where I help and teach clients how to catch big game fish in New Zealand's premier fishing locations.
  • Conducted regular drills for man overboard, fire-fighting, abandon ship scenarios – reinforcing preparedness among crew members.
  • Ensured vessel safety by conducting thorough inspections and maintenance of all deck equipment.
  • Optimized fuel consumption, planned optimal routes, and maintained accurate logbooks for efficient voyages.


Boat Building Labourer

Pacific 7
02.2025 - 05.2025


  • Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Sanding ,bogging fibreglass repair .

Rugby Coach

Dubai Tigers RFC/ Heartbeat Sport
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Constructed game plans that capitalized on team strengths while exploiting opposition weaknesses, leading to more victories.
  • Enhanced player skills with focused individual coaching sessions tailored to each player''s needs.
  • Streamlined practice scheduling and organization, maximizing time efficiency for both coaches and athletes.
  • Implemented a player evaluation system that tracked individual progress over time, allowing for ongoing adjustments in coaching strategies to optimize results.

Builder's Apprentice

MCG Construction
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisting qualified builders on construction projects - assigned tasks in a wide range of construction jobs.
  • Cleaning and organisation of the site.
  • Personal responsibility for health and safety.
  • Comfortable in the use of hand and power tools.

Decontamination Technician

Specialised Cleaning Solutions
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Supported overall facility operations by effectively coordinating with other departments for timely decontamination services.
  • Prevented potential issues related to biohazard exposure or chemical spills through constant vigilance during the execution of assigned tasks.
  • Assisted in inventory management processes, tracking stock levels of necessary supplies and initiating orders when required to maintain optimal availability.
  • Reduced contamination risks by meticulously following established protocols and procedures.

Professional Rugby Player

NZRFU and UBB RFC
01.2007 - 01.2020
  • Chiefs and Blues (Super Rugby) - most valuable player 2011 and 2013, Captain Blues 2014.
  • UBB RFC (Top 14 France)
  • Maori All Blacks 2013

Education

NCEA Level 2 -

Tauranga Boys College
Tauranga, NZ
12-2006

Skills

  • Deck equipment operation
  • Firefighting training
  • Marine communications
  • Team leadership
  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Dedicated work ethic

Timeline

Boat Building Labourer

Pacific 7
02.2025 - 05.2025

Lead Deckhand

Striker Sea Charters
04.2024 - Current

Rugby Coach

Dubai Tigers RFC/ Heartbeat Sport
08.2022 - 04.2024

Builder's Apprentice

MCG Construction
01.2021 - 08.2022

Decontamination Technician

Specialised Cleaning Solutions
01.2020 - 12.2020

Professional Rugby Player

NZRFU and UBB RFC
01.2007 - 01.2020

NCEA Level 2 -

Tauranga Boys College

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