Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills & Stregths
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Richard Nilsson

Tamahere,WKO

Summary

I am a highly motivated, hardworking, positive and friendly individual. I enjoy working outdoors and pride myself on delivering high quality work. I have worked in supervisory roles managing highly productive and happy teams. Throughout the course of my career, I have always worked in the building industry. I am a qualified carpenter and also extended my skills across other trade skills. I am very practically minded and can put my hand to most maintenance jobs. or learn quickly any new skill required.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BUILDER

PROJECTS
01.2020 - 10.2023
  • Completed full renovation and landscaping of Auckland property ready for sale. Some delays due to COVID disruptions.
  • Small jobs for family who needed support on basic renovations
  • Work on my mothers house ready for sale


TRAINING ADVISOR

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TRAINING ORGANISATION (BCITO)
04.2016 - 12.2019
  • Support of construction trainees in Auckland region to progress their skills and training to become a qualified professional
  • This included assessment of trainees, using the Construction unit standard requirements.

OWN PROJECTS AND STAY AT HOME DAD

01.2012 - 03.2016
  • Stay at home dad to our three young children whilst completing small projects including fencing, preparation and painting, and landscaping.

BUILDER

BASTION BUILDERS
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • Worked on numerous projects involving renovations and additions as sole charge with the additional responsibility of liaising with clients, architects, councils, subcontractors and managing apprentices.

BUILDER

OWN PROJECT
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Completed addition and renovation to our own home including landscaping
  • Project Managed the job with contractors and completed the carpentry work myself.

APPRENTICE CARPENTER

BASTION BUILDERS
04.2006 - 12.2009
  • Worked on three new build houses and more than 20 renovation projects
  • Studying through BCITO for qualification.

BUILDING PRODUCT MANAGER

CARTERS
03.2002 - 11.2004
  • Managing Building Products Division.

TRADE SERVICES MANAGER

CARTERS
03.2000 - 03.2002
  • Managed the sales and quotes division for the Wellington Region.

Education

NZQA NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CAPENTRY -

Builders And Construction Training Organisation (BCITO)
01.2010

Skills & Stregths

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  -a hard worker with a  high work ethic 

Motivated and determined to be a quality employee, bringing a sense of humour, and enthusiasm to any challenge. Good team skills, and solid experience in supervisory and mentoring roles.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT - a planner and organiser 

Strong skills and experience in managing projects. Pride self on taking initiative and delivering to the highest standards. 

COMMUNICATION - a confident verbal,  & written communicator 

A strong communicator who can clearly convey and tailor information and ideas to a range of audiences.  

HEALTH & SAFETY  - an experienced implementer of safety in the workplace 

A strong background in health and safety requirements in the construction industry and implementing these on building sites.   

Certification

  • Car Drivers license
  • Class 2 and 4 for Trucks (medium rigid and heavy rigid)
  • Special Type - Forklift
  • Special Type - R and W

Hobbies and Interests

Avid rugby supporter, golf, mountain biking and supporting my kids in their various sports.

References

Supplied on request

Timeline

BUILDER

PROJECTS
01.2020 - 10.2023

TRAINING ADVISOR

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TRAINING ORGANISATION (BCITO)
04.2016 - 12.2019

OWN PROJECTS AND STAY AT HOME DAD

01.2012 - 03.2016

BUILDER

BASTION BUILDERS
02.2011 - 12.2011

BUILDER

OWN PROJECT
01.2010 - 01.2011

APPRENTICE CARPENTER

BASTION BUILDERS
04.2006 - 12.2009

BUILDING PRODUCT MANAGER

CARTERS
03.2002 - 11.2004

TRADE SERVICES MANAGER

CARTERS
03.2000 - 03.2002

NZQA NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CAPENTRY -

Builders And Construction Training Organisation (BCITO)
Richard Nilsson