Tui Whittaker
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Accomplished Builder, recognized for exceptional problem-solving and attention to detail. Expert in window installation and high-end residential renovations, consistently exceeding client expectations. Known for fostering strong client relations and delivering quality craftsmanship on time, enhancing overall project success and customer satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Builder
Self Employed
04.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients throughout the duration of each project, keeping them informed on progress updates and addressing any concerns as needed.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Used personal expertise and craftsmanship to complete residential and commercial renovations.
- Developed innovative solutions to overcome construction challenges, ensuring projects stayed on schedule.
Builder
Zeal Builders
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Used personal expertise and craftsmanship to complete residential and commercial renovations.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
Joinery Installer/Professional Painter
Self-employed
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Balanced time management effectively between multiple projects, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Performed quality control checks on completed projects, identifying potential issues early to avoid costly repairs or replacements down the line.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality joinery installations within tight deadlines.
- Troubleshot complex joinery challenges during installation processes, applying creative problem-solving skills to find effective solutions without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
- Improved overall customer experience with excellent communication skills throughout consultation, design, fabrication, and installation phases of a project.
- Established trust with clients through consistent delivery of reliable estimates and transparent pricing structures for joinery services offered.
- Mentored junior installers in best practices for joinery workmanship and craftsmanship, elevating overall team performance levels.
- Earned a reputation as a reliable and skilled installer, consistently meeting project specifications and exceeding client expectations for quality craftsmanship.
- Installed windows and doors to complete building envelopes.
- Trained and supervised team of construction workers.
Education
School Certificate
Freyberg High School
Palmerston North05-2004
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Quality Assurance
- Window Installation Expertise
- High-end residential homes
- Installation and finishing
- Following instructions
- Construction supervision
- Client relations
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Level 4, BCITO - 2025
- Certified NZ Certificate in Boat Building/Filling and fair surface Level 3, NZ Marine - 2013
Timeline
Builder
Self Employed
04.2023 - Current
Builder
Zeal Builders
06.2021 - 03.2023
Joinery Installer/Professional Painter
Self-employed
06.2015 - 06.2021
School Certificate
Freyberg High School
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