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Tiaki Luke

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Adept in transforming visions into reality, I have honed my skills in carpentry and tiling at Practical Building Company Ltd, mastering both the art of detailed craftsmanship and the science of efficient project management. Renowned for my ability to uplift teams and ensure project success, my work has contributed to

winning the house of the year in NZ,

showcasing my commitment to excellence and quick problem-solving capabilities.

I believe I have the skills and experience to become a valuable member of your team. I bring a wealth of life experience, practical skills and experience along with a great sense of humor. I'm definitely the man for the job and look forward to beginning this exciting journey

Ngā mihi

Tiaki Luke

Director

Practical Building Company Ltd

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Carpentry

Practical Building Company Ltd
08.2008 - Current

Commercial construction completing apartment block buildings of over 100 apartments


Residential housing building new architecture designed houses


Worked for a company who had house of the year in NZ for 3 years straight


Completed renovations, alterations, additions and extensions


Complete full foundation work including boxing, Rib raft systems, steel work, place and finish concrete


All things building including site preparation using Diggers, compactors, civil works with retaining walls

Tiling

W.S Tiling
08.2004 - 08.2008
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality tiling projects within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated expertise in a variety of tiling techniques, including mosaic, herringbone, subway, diagonal lay, and more.
  • Achieved consistent client commendations for exceptional attention to detail in complex tiling designs.
  • Generated positive word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients by consistently delivering impeccable craftsmanship on all ceramic tiling projects.
  • Complete sand and cement screens to create shower falls, screed for outdoor tiling
  • Install Waterproofing system that has a valid warranty period
  • Full bathroom renovations from start to finish including managing of sub contractors, liasing with clients, council inspections, working to timeframes and budgets

Concrete Tile Roofer

Red Eye Roofing
08.2002 - 08.2004
  • Assisted in removal of old roofing materials and debris to prepare for application of new roofing.
  • Performed patching and resealing of roofs to provide maintenance, repairs and protection.
  • Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
  • Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
  • Completed new roofs concrete and clay tiles
  • Completed re roofs which includes removing all the old tiles, purlins and underlay and replacing with new.
  • Installation of Valley trays and cutting hips

Hard Landscaping

Capital Paving
06.2000 - 08.2002


  • Spearheaded the implementation of innovative landscaping solutions that resulted in increased property value and overall visual appeal
  • All landscaping requirements from paving, concreting, brick nd block Work, decks n pergolas, retaining walls, Digger work,
  • Management of teams, Liase with clients, project manage, order materials, budget control

Education

National Certificate In Carpentry Lvl 4 - Carpentry

Wellington Institute of Technology
Wellington, WGN
05.2009

Skills

  • Time management, being on time and productive with the time given
  • Attitude towards work and the ability to uplift others in order to perform at a high skill level
  • Ability to learn quickly through listening and paying close attention
  • Have worked in excess of 80hours a week or 16 hour days
  • Always aware if tge environment and surroundings regarding health and safety for myself and others
  • Problem solving is part of everyday life and the quicker we find solutions the more efficient we can be Big part of the construction industry
  • Clear communication channels throughout the project inconjuction with all parties involved managers, sib contractors, clients, developers etc
  • Respect for others from different cultures and backgrounds
  • I Love the COLD Antarctica is a place I have always wanted to go to

Timeline

Carpentry

Practical Building Company Ltd
08.2008 - Current

Tiling

W.S Tiling
08.2004 - 08.2008

Concrete Tile Roofer

Red Eye Roofing
08.2002 - 08.2004

Hard Landscaping

Capital Paving
06.2000 - 08.2002

National Certificate In Carpentry Lvl 4 - Carpentry

Wellington Institute of Technology
Tiaki Luke