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Blake Clarke

FLYNN,ACT

Summary

I strive to promote safety in the workplace, resolve safety issues and work hard at maintaining a tidy work area to assist in upholding a level of safety. I value workplace relationships and maintain company values at all times. I am able to listen to instructions and adjust my work ethics to the work load at hand, whilst always striving to achieve the work in an efficient and timely manner. I am hard working, a quick learner and respect the directions and work ethics of others.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Labourer

DASS Labour
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Ensured tools were correctly maintained for optimal usage during projects.
  • Continually upheld high standards of workmanship within set deadlines.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials, aiding in maintaining orderly workspace.
  • Followed all safety procedures for accident-free working conditions.
  • Assisted with heavy lifting to ensure safe and efficient operations on site.
  • Regularly communicated with colleagues enhancing team coordination on large scale projects.
  • Maintained clean work area to prevent accidents or misplacements of equipment.
  • Improved site cleanliness by regularly removing debris and waste materials.
  • Kept workspaces clean and organised with regular attention.
  • Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills whilst carrying out manual tasks.

Labourer

GC Labour
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Regularly performed routine inspections on tools and equipment for optimal functionality.
  • Assisted in the assembly of scaffolding, ensuring a stable working environment.
  • Transported heavy equipment from storage areas to site locations, ensuring availability of necessary resources.
  • Utilised power tools effectively, increasing task completion rate.
  • Mixer's cement and plaster efficiently; promoted faster progress in masonry works.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on tools, promoting longevity and reliability.

Trainee

SI Security
09.2023 - 01.2024

Trainee for home security, home surveillance, security alarm installations, alarm systems

Labourer

PM Fire
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Improved site cleanliness by regularly removing debris and waste materials.
  • Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills whilst carrying out manual tasks.
  • Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
  • Manually sorted and loaded goods.
  • Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents.
  • Followed all safety procedures for accident-free working conditions.
  • Maintained tools, equipment and machinery in good working order.

Team member

Rope Access
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
02.2018 - 08.2022

· Building Cleaning by abseiling down buildings

· Building Maintenance by abseiling down buildings

· Use safe and appropriate means to access (both internal and external of a work site

· Follow appropriate safety practices when using harness, handrails, barriers, scaffolding and mechanical lifts (trained/licensed users only)

· Follow established policies and procedures for Protective Personal Apparel (PPE) use and the use of devices such as mobile phone in workplace and training environments

· Follow appropriate manual handling techniques for manual tasks including lifting and moving items

· Drive vehicles and operate machinery (licensed users only)

· Follow written and verbal instructions in the workplace

· Communicate and interact with others in the workplace

Apprentice Carpenter

HIA
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Carry out construction, assembly, alteration
  • Carry out construction activity, e.g.; fit-out and fixture of doors and all building hardware and fittings
  • Use hand tools, e.g
  • Hammers, chisels, hand saws, screwdrivers, measuring tapes and levelling devices etc
  • Use power tools, e.g
  • Electric/battery drills, power saws, routers, sanders, planners, laser levelling devices, pneumatic (air) tools, e.g
  • Nail guns
  • Operate workshop equipment, e.g
  • Static machines, band saws, docking saws, thicknessers, routers, bench grinders, etc
  • Collect and assemble building supplies
  • Use safe and appropriate means to access (both internal and external) for building and construction sites and trade school environments
  • Follow appropriate safety practices when using ladders, other access ways, handrails, barriers, scaffolding and mechanical lifts (trained/licensed users only)
  • Follow established policies and procedures for Protective Personal Apparel (PPE) use of devices such as mobile phone in workplace and training environments
  • Follow appropriate manual handling techniques for manual tasks including lifting and moving items
  • Follow safety and environmental practices for handling building products, fluids and waste products
  • Drive vehicles and operate machinery (licensed users only)
  • Follow written and verbal instructions in workplace and trade school environments
  • Communicate and interact with others in workplace and trade school environments, may include customer interaction
  • Read and interpret various types of construction/architectural diagrams

Apprentice Carpenter

DWJ Construction
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Carry out construction, assembly, alteration
  • Carry out construction activity, e.g.; fit-out and fixture of doors and all building hardware and fittings
  • Use hand tools, e.g
  • Hammers, chisels, hand saws, screwdrivers, measuring tapes and levelling devices etc
  • Use power tools, e.g
  • Electric/battery drills, power saws, routers, sanders, planners, laser levelling devices, pneumatic (air) tools, e.g
  • Nail guns
  • Operate workshop equipment, e.g
  • Static machines, band saws, docking saws, thicknessers, routers, bench grinders, etc
  • Collect and assemble building supplies
  • Use safe and appropriate means to access (both internal and external) for building and construction sites and trade school environments
  • Follow appropriate safety practices when using ladders, other access ways, handrails, barriers, scaffolding and mechanical lifts (trained/licensed users only)
  • Follow established policies and procedures for Protective Personal Apparel (PPE) use and the use or nonuse of devices such as mobile phone in workplace and training environments
  • Follow appropriate manual handling techniques for manual tasks including lifting and moving items
  • Follow safety and environmental practices for handling building products, fluids and waste products
  • Drive vehicles and operate machinery (licensed users only)
  • Follow written and verbal instructions in workplace and trade school environments
  • Communicate and interact with others in workplace and trade school environments, may include customer interaction
  • Read and interpret various types of construction/architectural diagrams

Team member

Supa Barn
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
05.2014 - 10.2015

· Customer service, good communication skills, conflict resolution

· Cleaning and maintaining a safe work environment

· Handling money

Safe and efficient preparation of food

Labourer

Ecco Meats
03.2013 - 12.2013

Dominos Pizza
03.2012 - 11.2012
  • Duties include – answering phone, customer service, handling money and credit cards, cleaning, pizza dough making

Education

Cert III 2 years - Carpenter - 2 years

CIT
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2016 - 01.2018

Year 12 - Year 12

Melba Copland Secondary School
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Works well with others
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Rises up to the occasion of tasks asked of me
  • Follows OH&S principles
  • Team player
  • Strong work ethic
  • Manual labour
  • Reliable
  • Manual handling
  • Flexibility
  • Construction site labouring

Custom

  • Snowboarding
  • Snow skiing
  • Water skiing
  • Music
  • Playing the guitar
  • Playing the drums
  • Computer Games
  • Riding push bike

Personal Information

Date of birth: 28/11/96

Referees

Tim Herden 0422 067 401

Dawa    0452 198 081

Timeline

Labourer

DASS Labour
01.2024 - 02.2025

Trainee

SI Security
09.2023 - 01.2024

Labourer

GC Labour
01.2023 - 02.2025

Labourer

PM Fire
09.2022 - 11.2022

Team member

Rope Access
02.2018 - 08.2022

Apprentice Carpenter

HIA
10.2017 - 02.2018

Cert III 2 years - Carpenter - 2 years

CIT
01.2016 - 01.2018

Apprentice Carpenter

DWJ Construction
10.2015 - 10.2017

Team member

Supa Barn
05.2014 - 10.2015

Labourer

Ecco Meats
03.2013 - 12.2013

Dominos Pizza
03.2012 - 11.2012

Year 12 - Year 12

Melba Copland Secondary School
Blake Clarke