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Bowen Taylor

Bowen Taylor

Seaford,VIC

Summary

Quality-focused professional with vast experience in fence construction , installation and maintenance. All types of fencing wether it be Colourbond , Paling or Custom / Feature specialist who possesses strong leadership skills and commitment to customer satisfaction. Works well with team or independently to construct, repair and replace all types of fences. Well-trained Fencer works fast and provide finished projects that exceed client expectations. Highly energetic, used to working outdoors and promoting 5 years of experience in the fence installation industry. Adaptable to all types of situations and weather conditions.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Fencer

Self Employed
07.2018 - Current
  • Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
  • Discussed fencing requirements and specifications with clients.
  • Conducted site inspections to determine project costs and required installation materials.
  • Filled post holes with concrete to maintain proper stability and longevity of fencing installations.
  • Used power-driven auger to hollow out postholes with efficiency and manual digging methods for less complex work.
  • Discussed fencing needs with customers and estimated and quoted prices.
  • Utilized plumb bobs and levels to align posts for proper installation and high-quality completed work.
  • Contacted local officials to determine utility and water line locations prior to digging on any property.

Operations Manager

Bradnams Windows And Doors
01.2005 - 07.2018
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed 85 employees on day and night shift, overseeing efficiency of all practices involed with supply and distribution.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to customers, increasing customer orders delivered in full to 98%
  • Nominated by Work Safe for an award for exceptional process maintained by regular risk assessments and employee training
  • Return to work coordinator
  • Led the buisness during a complete system change to JD Edwards without effecting supply to customers
  • Implemented Lean Manufacturing into the buisness
  • Managed all TMS Requirements

Licensed Security Guard

Peninsula Hotel Security
01.2006 - 05.2011
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
  • Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.

Tradesman

Self-employeed
01.2003 - 12.2004
  • Run my own Kitchen and Vanity Installation company sub contracting for company I completed my apprenticeship and a few other local cabinet makers
  • Maintained all tools to deliver a high standard of installation
  • References available upon request

Apprentice Cabinet Maker

Mansion Kitchens
12.1998 - 12.2002
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Operated Beam Saw , Panel Saw , Edgebander
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Installed kitchens and Vanitys on site
  • Preparation of material for painting

Education

Completed Year 10 -

Frankston High School
Frankston, VIC
1998

Skills

  • Fence Repair and Installation
  • Digging Post Holes
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Business Operations
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Site Installations
  • Fence Installations
  • Fence Post Alignment
  • Operational Safety

Accomplishments

White Card

First Aid - Incl CPR

LF and LO Licenced

Public Liability

Qualified Cabinet Maker

Multiple buisness management qualifications

Multiple supply chain warehousing and distribution qualifications

Timeline

Fencer

Self Employed
07.2018 - Current

Licensed Security Guard

Peninsula Hotel Security
01.2006 - 05.2011

Operations Manager

Bradnams Windows And Doors
01.2005 - 07.2018

Tradesman

Self-employeed
01.2003 - 12.2004

Apprentice Cabinet Maker

Mansion Kitchens
12.1998 - 12.2002

Completed Year 10 -

Frankston High School

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