Thomas Forman

Designed, managed and built commercial fit outs and custom furniture.

• Managed a wide range of projects from design conception to delivery; from estimates and pricing, design and drawings, sourcing materials, scheduling and managing sub contractors, managing council consents, through to construction and delivery, often with a very tight timeline.
• Built good relationships and consistently delivered for a range of commercial clients, such as Wellington Airport, Engineering NZ and Garage Project which can be seen on my website (www.tomahawkmade.com)and instagram @tomahawk_nz
• Routinely delivered projects on time and on budget, with a high standard of craftsmanship.
• Developed good skills in interpreting a vision, taking abstract ideas and making a reality.
• Developed excellent product knowledge and established good relationships with a range of providers.
• Real experience in the value of consistent and clear communication on projects.
• Well practised problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Finalist in the Best Design Awards

Skills Summary

• Project management
• Quantity surveying and pricing
• Liaising with clients and other associated parties
• Design drawing
• CAD drawing
• CNC operation
• Mig Welding
• Woodwork and joinery

Investigate claims by assessing the scope of the damage or loss suffered and ensuring the correct amount is being claimed. Manage the process of rectifying the damage from writing reports for insurers through to managing subcontractors until completion of the work.

Worked in Christchurch post earthquake.

After finishing my apprenticeship at Peak, I progressed to a managerial role where I was responsible for pricing, managing staff and overseeing projects.

• Managed a team of 15 staff; responsible for day to day scheduling and job assignment, resourcing, problem-solving and ensuring good communication and rapport with staff.
• Experience managing complex and large-scale projects such as electrical work for Hutt Hospital
• Well practised in pricing and estimates for a broad range of projects at different scales and complexity.
• Developed excellent industry and product knowledge
• Experienced in using different communication styles to convey project information to clients, architects, project managers and builders.

Skills Summary

• Project management
• Staff management
• Pricing
• Client relations
• Product and industry knowledge