Michael Van Staveren
Hillsborough,AUK
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Engineering position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bike Builder/Delivery Driver
99 Bikes NZ
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintaining high work standards in the bike workshop – including cleanliness, efficiency, and work quality.
- Liaised with retail store team members of company expectations regarding bike safety before delivery and managing workflow for the day.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Rail Operator
KiwiRail
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
- Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling wagons.
- Reported vehicle issues and malfunctions to maintenance department to schedule repair and minimize downtime.
- Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
Bike Mechanic
Electrify NZ
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Serviced, maintained, and repaired bicycles with focus on efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Bike sales – Quoting and providing availability information for customers.
- Maintaining high work standards in the workshop – including cleanliness, efficiency, and work quality.
- Handled estimation of parts, bike, and component repairs and replacements.
Delivery Driver
Industrial Electroplaters
09.2015 - 08.2019
- In charge of daily incoming/outgoing deliveries to clients across Auckland.
- Delivery and securing heavy loads preparing them for transport.
- Liaised with manager on relevant loads to be delivered and picked up for the day.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
Machine Operator
Galantai Plastics Group
01.2011 - 06.2019
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, such as machine failures and product deficiencies and evaluating solutions.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ09.2020
Diploma of Aviation - Fixed Wing Aircraft
Ardmore Flying School
Auckland, NZSkills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Electronics Design and Engineering
- Power Systems
- Schematics Reading
- Bike Assembly
Certification
- Shimano Technology & Training, Shimano NZ - Sept. 2019 - Nov. 2019
- Rail Yard Introductory Training, KiwiRail - Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2021
Hobbies
- Physical exercise: exercising daily by either bike and or going to the gym.
- Travel: local travel on weekends exploring and international travel to experience and learn about other cultures and heritage.
- Photography: taking creative photos, usually of landscapes, capturing unique moments or memories.
- Reading: keeping up to date with the latest technology, engineering feats and current affairs.
- Music: enjoying a range of genres during personal time but particularly enjoying the classics from the 70's & 80's.
Timeline
Bike Builder/Delivery Driver
99 Bikes NZ
10.2021 - 11.2022
Rail Operator
KiwiRail
01.2021 - 10.2021
Bike Mechanic
Electrify NZ
09.2019 - 12.2020
Delivery Driver
Industrial Electroplaters
09.2015 - 08.2019
Machine Operator
Galantai Plastics Group
01.2011 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Unitec Institute of Technology
Diploma of Aviation - Fixed Wing Aircraft
Ardmore Flying School
- Shimano Technology & Training, Shimano NZ - Sept. 2019 - Nov. 2019
- Rail Yard Introductory Training, KiwiRail - Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2021
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