Versatile and experienced construction professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience across multiple trades within the building and construction industry. After relocating from Australia to Chile in 2021, I spent four years working as an independent handyman and subcontractor, specializing in residential repairs and renovations. During this period, also taught English part-time online and completed certifications in English teaching as well as short courses in landscape and furniture design, broadening both communication and creative design skills.
Proven ability to operate independently or as part of a team, demonstrating strong time management, problem-solving, and customer service capabilities. Now back in Melbourne permanently and seeking a challenging role that leverages broad trade experience, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning, with a goal of advancing into a higher-level role within the construction industry.
Work History
Contractor
Self-Employed
2022 - 2025
Providing quality results to high customer satisfaction across a range of residential construction projects
Communicating with customers to provide quotes tailored to their repair/renovation needs
Managing material costs and deliveries
Where required utilising design software (sketchup) to create plans/renders
Operating as a sub-contractor on several larger scale projects
English Teacher (part-time)
Self-employed, Native Teachers Chile, HablaBonito Language Institute
2021 - 2024
Developing innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Boosting student confidence through tailored feedback and support in areas of improvement.
Developing strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment
Providing quality results to high customer satisfaction across a range of residential construction projects
Labourer/Operator
Glascott Landscape and Civil
2018 - 2021
Working as part of a team in the construction of commercial landscape projects
Interpreting architectural plans to complete projects in line with industry standards and clients' expectations
Coordinating with suppliers to manage material deliveries
Communicating with specialist sub-contractors in completion of works
Safely and effectively operating plant machinery (excavator & skidsteer)
Education
Certificate - Fundamentals of Landscape Design
Udemy
05.2001 -
Certificate - Intro To Comparative Indo-European Linguistics
Leiden University
Online
05.2001 -
QUALIFI Level 5 - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
The TEFL Academy
05.2001 -
Licence - Heavy Rigid
Truck
05.2001 -
Licence - Excavator Operator
Plant Machinery
05.2001 -
Certificate - Traffic Management
Citywide Training
05.2001 -
Certificate II - Telecommunications Cabling
Ashley Institute of Training
Melbourne
05.2001 -
Open Cabling Registration - Telecommunications Cabling
ACMA
Melbourne, Australia
05.2001 -
Skills
Operating and working around plant machinery
Interior finishing work ( Painting, plastering, flooring)
Soil, grading, and foundation works
Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
Basic carpentry skills
Fabrication and installation of cabinetry
Installation of telecommunication and electrical cabling
Plumbing and drainage
Timeline
Certificate - Fundamentals of Landscape Design
Udemy
05.2001 -
Certificate - Intro To Comparative Indo-European Linguistics
Leiden University
05.2001 -
QUALIFI Level 5 - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
The TEFL Academy
05.2001 -
Licence - Heavy Rigid
Truck
05.2001 -
Licence - Excavator Operator
Plant Machinery
05.2001 -
Certificate - Traffic Management
Citywide Training
05.2001 -
Certificate II - Telecommunications Cabling
Ashley Institute of Training
05.2001 -
Open Cabling Registration - Telecommunications Cabling
ACMA
05.2001 -
Contractor
Self-Employed
2022 - 2025
English Teacher (part-time)
Self-employed, Native Teachers Chile, HablaBonito Language Institute