Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Montaego Prior

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Proven track record in workshop management and fostering teamwork, demonstrated with a swift progression from Groomer to Automotive Refinisher. Excelled in delivering reliable estimates and enhancing customer satisfaction, leveraging strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Achieved a significant increase in client trust and repeat business through effective people management and supplier relations.

Finishing my first and second year apprenticeship in record time and being awarded top apprentice in all trades by CPIT proves I am a driven hard worker.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

SPCA
Christchurch, CAN
  • Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
  • Provided companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.
  • Improved animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
  • Monitored health of animals, reporting any issues to shelter staff for resolution.

Umpire

Action Indoor Hornby & Inverson Terrace
Christchurch, CAN
  • Maintained a professional demeanor throughout games, effectively managing conflicts between players or coaches when necessary.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
  • Officiated games fairly and impartially using sound judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Improved game fairness by enforcing rules, regulations, and upholding the highest standards of sportsmanship.
  • Facilitated smooth gameplay by making quick, accurate decisions based on thorough knowledge of the sport''s rules.

Estimator & Production Assistant

Burkes Metalworks
Christchurch, CAN
01.2019 - Current
  • Manage day to day workflow of a team consisting of 9.
  • Strip and asses’ vehicles for damage and required work.
  • Work with key suppliers to ensure timely supply of any parts or materials needed.
  • Work with management to develop strategies to minimise time lost in the workshop and maximise overall customer satisfaction and gross profit.
  • Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
  • Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.

Automotive Refinisher

Hollands Collision & Northern Collision
Christchurch, CAN
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Prepping vehicles for paint.
  • Painting vehicles.
  • Vehicle movement/deliveries.

Groomer/Automotive Refinisher

Specialized Panel & Paint
Christchurch, CAN
01.2015 - 01.2018

Started as a Groomer in 2015. This involved the below tasks. I worked my way up in the business to become a qualified Automotive Refinisher. I finished my first year apprenticeship in 9 months and then proceeded to finish my second year in 6 months. I finished as top apprentice in all trades via CPIT.

  • Washing, collecting and delivering vehicles.
  • Stripping, painting and assembling vehicles.

Education

NCEA LEVELS 1, 2, 3 - Merit Endorsment

Riccarton High School
Christchurch, NZ

Automotive Refinishment

CPIT
Christchurch, NZ

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Attention to Detail
  • Workshop Management
  • Customer & Supplier Relations
  • People Management

References

Rhys Prior – Aftersales Management – Gary Cockram Limited

021 305 674 / 027 845 2085

Georgia Beagley – Warranty Administration – Gary Cockram Limited

027 868 0787

Tina – Service Manager – Tesla Christchurch

021 766 811

Jason Burke – Owner/Operator – Burkes Metalworks

027 349 9943

Wade Golding – Owner/Operator – Specialised Panel & Paint

03 377 1106

Timeline

Estimator & Production Assistant

Burkes Metalworks
01.2019 - Current

Automotive Refinisher

Hollands Collision & Northern Collision
01.2018 - 01.2019

Groomer/Automotive Refinisher

Specialized Panel & Paint
01.2015 - 01.2018

Volunteer

SPCA

Umpire

Action Indoor Hornby & Inverson Terrace

NCEA LEVELS 1, 2, 3 - Merit Endorsment

Riccarton High School

Automotive Refinishment

CPIT
Montaego Prior