Neyber Vela
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I am an experienced construction worker with experience on a range of construction sites, including for new educational facilities and off terrain projects. Competent in many areas of construction, such as mixing materials, grading sites and supporting tradespeople. I have proven to be reliable, hardworking and consistent. Furthemore Painters Assistant with 3 years of experience painting and home remodeling. Prepared rooms and walls, both interior and exterior for painting. Serviced and assembled equipment and tools needed for painting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Waiter
Addmind
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Grupo Electrico Colombiano
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
Construction Worker
Import Security De Colombia
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Covered surfaces with drop cloths, masking tape and paper during painting.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing or abrasive blasting.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Shop Assistant
New World
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Assisted customers in finding items and explained benefits and services to increase sales and satisfaction.
- Maximized safety and production levels by frequently cleaning and organizing work areas.
- Briefed customers regarding shop promotions and discounts by providing coupons and flyers to encourage purchases.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Painter's Helper
Pablo Emilio Vela
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
- Masked, covered or otherwise protected non-paintable surfaces.
- Primed surfaces evenly prior to painting allowing paint to be applied evenly.
- Prepared rooms prior to painting by laying tarps, taping edges, mixing paint and building scaffolding.
- Cleaned brushes, rollers and equipment prior to use.
- Followed painter's directions for product application and site cleanup.
- Returned equipment and unused painting supplies to proper locations after each workday.
- Adhered to manufacturer instructions for paints, solvents and materials use.
- Placed ladders and scaffolds in correct locations and moved equipment as work progressed to completion.
- Prepared different paintable surfaces prior to product application.
- Worked with water and oil-based paints and trained on removal of unwanted or splattered paints.
- Scheduled consultations and presentations with new customers demonstrating technique, timeline, expectations and color contrast.
Education
Graduate Certificate - General English
Language School New Zealand
Queenstown, NZ12.2016
Graduate Certificate - English
American School Way
Colombia 12.2015
Graduate Certificate - French
Smart
Colombia 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Instituto Henao Y Arrubla
Bogota, Colombia 12.2011
Skills
- Restaurant Operation
- Credit Card Transaction Processing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Restocking Items
- Selling Techniques
- Safe Handling Standards
- Traffic Calming
- Customer Deliveries
- Multitasking Abilities
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Brush Removal
- Color Mixing
- Interior Painting
- Apartment Painting
- Painting Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Football
One of my passions are playing football in my free time. Since I was a kid I have been in different competitions and playing in different teams around my home town . This type of sport keeps me healthy such as mentally and physically.
Voluntarily Work
As a part of voluntarily work I spent a month in Cuba where I was teaching English, donating cloths, waste collector and helping people in need.
Timeline
Restaurant Waiter
Addmind
02.2023 - 08.2023
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Grupo Electrico Colombiano
05.2020 - 06.2022
Construction Worker
Import Security De Colombia
11.2019 - 05.2020
Shop Assistant
New World
02.2017 - 03.2019
Painter's Helper
Pablo Emilio Vela
02.2012 - 04.2016
Graduate Certificate - General English
Language School New Zealand
Graduate Certificate - English
American School Way
Graduate Certificate - French
Smart
High School Diploma -
Instituto Henao Y Arrubla
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