Oliver Barrett
Ashley Forest,New Zealand
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Orchard Worker
Thomas Brothers
Motueka, Nelson
01.2024 - Current
- Harvested ripe fruits from trees and bushes.
- Adhered to all health codes while handling food products.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Identified, picked and sorted fruits according to size, type and ripeness.
- Supported crew members in maintaining irrigation systems.
- Assisted with loading and unloading machinery and equipment.
Tree Planter
contour contracting
North Canturbury, Rangiora
06.2023 - Current
- Transported trees and shrubs to and from planting sites.
- Complied with quality standards, safety practices, company policies and best practices.
- Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.
- Facilitated safety meetings on tree health and care maintenance.
Laborer
Andrews Construction
Christchurch, Christchurch
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel and other materials.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Lifeguard
The Valleys Rec Centre
Clare, Clare
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Patrolled beach or pool areas on foot and in towers to monitor activities of swimmers and surfers.
- Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons.
- Checked chemical level of pool before lesson commencement and notified maintenance department of issues.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Contacted medical authorities immediately in events of serious injury.
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clare High School
Clare Valley11.2017
Skills
- Supply Ordering
- Shift Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- First Aid
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Orchard Worker
Thomas Brothers
01.2024 - Current
Tree Planter
contour contracting
06.2023 - Current
Laborer
Andrews Construction
01.2023 - 05.2024
Lifeguard
The Valleys Rec Centre
01.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Clare High School
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