PROFILE for ROCKSOLID PLASTERING
A dedicated and committed self-starter with extensive experience in the construction industry and an all-round knowledge of building trades. Proven leadership skills, including building a business from scratch, then managing and developing the business and its employees to reach full potential. Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards at all times.
STRENGTHS
- Thirty years experience in the building industry;
- Strong management and team motivational skills;
- Excellent communicator with an ability to liaise with people on all levels;
- Capable of hard work with drive and determination to complete a job to the highest possible standards;
- Good at on the spot problem solving;
- Able to keep a level head in difficult situations;
- Not afraid to listen and learn.
EXPERIENCE
PW Helmn Plastering August 2005 - Present
Blackpool, Lancs, UK
Self-Employed Plasterer
Taking on any job large or small and covering all aspects of Plastering.
Rock Hard Solid Plastering 2001 - 2005
Queensland, Australia
Owner/ Operator
Established and built up a successful plastering business employing up to five people: Achievements/ responsibilities:
- Developed business from scratch;
- Built up excellent working relationships with all customers, suppliers, employees and sub-contractors;
- Quoted and organised all jobs;
- Organised and completed all jobs to the highest of standards;
- Organised payments for suppliers and employees;
- Ensured that working methods were performed correctly and safely.
Imagine That, Inc 1992 - 2001
Florida, USA
Owner/ Operator
Established and built up a successful plastering company dealing mainly with builders and Architects. Employed two full time employees and up to sixteen part time employees. Achievements and responsibilities are the same as above.
Chris Custom Drywall 1987 - 1992
Florida, USA
Site Supervisor
Began as Customer Care/ Repair Man dealing with unhappy customers, mainly builders, and repairing any defects, large or small, before being promoted to Supervisor on large building sites. Achievements/responsibilities:
- Scheduled work to be carried out to ensure that production targets were achieved and high quality of product was always maintained;
- Organised and supervised every job from beginning to completion to the highest standard possible;
- Coordinated sub-contractors and material deliveries;
- Ensured that working methods were performed correctly and safely;
- Compiled snagging lists.
Fylde Plasterers and Fylde Fire Protection 1979 - 1987
Blackpool, Lancs, UK
Plasterer
Apprentice to fully qualified Plasterer.
Also qualified for fire protection spray work.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
- City and Guilds in Plastering - Blackpool and FyldeTechnical College
- First Aid at Work – HSE approved
- CSCS Registered gold card
- Dept of Employment Qualifications in Plastering – Queensland, Australia
- Speciality Contractors Licence - State of Florida, USA
- General Safety Courses in the Construction Industry
- Management Skills Training
- Attended many sales seminars for ongoing training
- Dry Lining Course – British Gypsum
- Six O’levels - Rossell Private Boarding School, Rossell, Fleetwood, Lancs.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 1[SUP]st[/SUP] March 1963
Marital Status: Married with two children
Driving Licence: Full