Paul Sparkes

Cromwell,New Zealand

Summary

Organized, dedicated, flexible, and ready to learn, with a proven ability to tackle challenges in both team settings and independent roles. Demonstrated adaptability and quick learning across diverse job roles, effectively transferring skills to new situations. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and a focus on team success.

Work History

Foreman

Central Wilding Tree Control And Landcare Services

Queenstown, New Zealand

Leading and managing a team of field workers.
Providing on-the-job training and development for the team.
Responsible for equipment and resource management, health and safety, and environmental stewardship.
Project coordination, leadership, and team management.
Communication, and reporting with landowners and clients.

Ski Technician, Boot fitter, mobile Rental delivery

Sno Pro

Responsible for servicing equipment to hi standard.
Compiling clients orders, Delivering to individuals with work vehicles and custom fitting equipment to clients.

Head Chef

The Old Courthouse Bar and Restaurant 1876

Queenstown, New Zealand

Managing a busy five-person kitchen team.am.
Roles include menu planning, estimating food and labor costs, ordering food supplies, and monitoring the quality of dishes at every stage of production.
Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures as well as selecting and training staff.

Duty Manager/Assistant general manager

The Thatch Barn Inn

Croyde, England

Working in a large busy pub restaurant running either the restaurant, bar or front of house as a whole.
Responsibilities including staff management, customer relations, being key holder, Till Cash ups, and helping look after the Bed and Breakfast side of the business.

Skills

Project management
Resource management
Customer relations
Health safety compliance
Team leadership
Employee training

Quality control
Effective communication
Problem solving
Client relations
Job site safety
Crew supervision

References

Jaques Roux, Operations Manager, Thatch Barn Inn, jaquesrouxgoodfood@gmail.com, +44 7501208209
Colin Brown, Manager, Snopro, colinlukebrown@gmail.com

Personal Information

Visa Status: New Zealand Permanent Resident

Training And Qualifications

Class 2 medium heavy vehicle Full Driver licence, 17574, 4WD Off Road Course, 17976, 17978, Light Utility Vehicle Course, 24553, 24556, 24558, 24560, 24562, Plan and fell trees using advanced techniques in a commercial forest harvesting operation, 4, 2561, Fell trees using machine pushing assistance, 4, 24569, Fell trees using back-pulling machine assistance, 4, 24570, New Zealand Certificate in Tree Felling and Clearing (Non-Production), 3, 6400, 6401, 6402, Workplace First Aid Certificate (6400,6401,6402)

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