Wesley Ralph
Queenstown
Summary
23 years of experience in the construction industry as a qualified electrician and draftsman with project management responsibilities. Successfully established a thriving central heating business in Auckland and a successful Louvre construction business in Queenstown. Personally constructed two architectural homes in Queenstown, managing all aspects from design and planning to engaging in the construction including siteworks, framing, painting, cladding, floor laying, and more.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Operator
Louvo QT LTD
01.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
Manager (owner and operator)
Auckland Home Heating LTD
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Self-taught the highly complex engineering of hydronic heating systems
- Build supplier and customer relationships
- Web-marketing and development of the business
- Logistical management of equipment and timeframes
Electrician (Leading Hand)
Aotea Electrical LTD
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Management of large high-end residential electrical projects
Electrician (Leading Hand)
Caldwell and Levesque LTD
10.2012 - 02.2013
- High end commercial electrical projects
Manager (owner and operator)
Green Light Electrical
09.2011 - 10.2012
- Managing accounts and day to day business operations
- Customer service and quotations
- Liaising with suppliers and other trade services
- Managing residential and commercial electrical projects
- Marketing and procurement
Draftsperson
Acclaim Consultants LTD
03.2010 - 09.2011
- Creating and amending drawings
- Interpreting engineers design to create working drawings
- Advanced use of AutoCAD software
- Use of data sheets, schedules and responding to RFI’s
Electrical Supervisor
Work Safety Solutions
05.2007 - 11.2008
- Maintenance of client relationships for further business
- Installation of security systems and CCTV cameras
- Specialist lighting installations
- Carrying out essential service audits
- Inter-city travel for various projects
Apprentice/Electrician
Electric Pro LTD
06.2002 - 12.2006
Education
National Diploma - Architectural Technology
UNITEC
11.2010
National Certificate - Electrical engineering
ETCO
01.2006
Skills
- Business planning
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Sales negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Strong work ethic
- Logistics planning
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Spending time with my wife, kids, family and friends, Camping, fishing, tramping and outdoor pursuits, Craft brewing
Timeline
Owner/ Operator
Louvo QT LTD
01.2019 - Current
Manager (owner and operator)
Auckland Home Heating LTD
02.2015 - 01.2019
Electrician (Leading Hand)
Aotea Electrical LTD
02.2013 - 02.2015
Electrician (Leading Hand)
Caldwell and Levesque LTD
10.2012 - 02.2013
Manager (owner and operator)
Green Light Electrical
09.2011 - 10.2012
Draftsperson
Acclaim Consultants LTD
03.2010 - 09.2011
Electrical Supervisor
Work Safety Solutions
05.2007 - 11.2008
Apprentice/Electrician
Electric Pro LTD
06.2002 - 12.2006
National Certificate - Electrical engineering
ETCO
National Diploma - Architectural Technology
UNITEC
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