Tureiti Tahana
Auckland
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in carpentry and landscaping at Prjct Construction, adept at problem-solving and relationship building. Proven ability to deliver high-quality craftsmanship and tailored solutions, while mentoring junior staff. Skilled in Te Reo Maaori, fostering community engagement through cultural initiatives and educational programs. Great at communication and engaging with people and crowds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter/Landscaper/Handyman
Prjct Construction - Epic Landscaping - Larkim
09.2015 - Current
- Problem solving and over coming challengers on the job was almost a daily job.
- Supervised project timelines, ensuring adherence to schedules and high-quality craftsmanship standards.
- Oversaw Projects. Delegating jobs to specific people who best fit the roll/job.
- Cladding of external walls. From framing them up right through to the finish product
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Drop Ceilings
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Internal wall frames, Noggings.
- Installation of doors and windows
- Constructed and installed custom featured walls, ensuring precise measurements and quality finishes.
- Utilized advanced carpentry tools, including saws, drills, and sanders, nail guns, finishing guns, to enhance project outcomes.
- Installing freezer/chiller panels
- Operated forklift, Manitou, E.W.Ps in order to get the job done.
- Mentored junior carpenters on best practices for tool usage and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex landscaping projects efficiently and safely.
- Designed and implemented landscape layouts to enhance aesthetic appeal and functionality.
- Operated a variety of landscaping equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with clients to identify needs, providing tailored landscaping solutions and consultations.
- Operated Bobcats, excavators, Light trucks up to 8 tonne.
- Retaining walls
- Set out soil and turf
- Removed trees and land mass to suit the clients visual desire.
- Installed many forms of fencing and gates. timber through to steal and aluminium.
Founder/kaiako
Akohia Te Reo
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Created an inclusive tikanga (traditions) and reo (language) programme and delivered to students locally, nationally and internationally via zoom and f2f.
- Created different levels of reo classes to carter to everyone from beginners to advance.
- Adapted teaching styles to cater for everyone in the class.
- Adapted programme content by integrating play-based learning through games, songs, and storytelling and delivered to children into Northern Gold Coast childcare centres.
- Managed staff to successfully execute positive learning outcomes detailed in the lesson plan.
- Collected student feedback and evaluations to implement programme improvements ensuring increased participation and success in future cohorts
- Established strategic direction for language revitalization initiatives from experts in Aotearoa.
- Developed and implemented educational resources to enhance Maori language learning.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations and iwi taketake to promote cultural awareness.
Whaanau Support Worker
Turuki Health Care
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Worked on the rheumatic fever prevention programme.
- Worked in Schools thorough out South Auckland and established tight and close relationships with staff and students.
- Collected students from classes for screenings via throat swabs and assessing for skin for infections etc.
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring they knew what was required in order to get the best out come.
- on and how to prevent it in an assembly setting for students, teachers and families.
- Shared information and educated teachers, children and families on rheumatic fever health management strategies, how to prevent it to enhance understanding around our roll to help them.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Went in to family homes and assessed family members if a result was positive to administrate treat to those in need and prevent it from spreading.
Education
Carpenter - Carpentry
Scoope
QLD10-2020
Tickets/licenses
Tickets
QLD01-2020
Te Tohu Paetahi (te Reo)
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ10-2012
Skills
- Speak Te Reo Maaori
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Great communicator
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Community engagement
- Host/Emcee community events (Gold coast and Brisbane Matariki Festivals, Waitangi celebrations, Concerts)
- Connect with community via tikanga (Help Mana Whenua of Tamaki (which includes me) facilitate community engagements Opening of new Buildings Changing of local names/buildings etc)
- Kapa haka
- Gym/exercise
- Rugby League
- Content creating
Hobbies
Timeline
Founder/kaiako
Akohia Te Reo
01.2020 - 12.2022
Carpenter/Landscaper/Handyman
Prjct Construction - Epic Landscaping - Larkim
09.2015 - Current
Whaanau Support Worker
Turuki Health Care
01.2013 - 09.2013
Carpenter - Carpentry
Scoope
Tickets/licenses
Tickets
Te Tohu Paetahi (te Reo)
University of Waikato
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