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CHEVY NICHOLLS

Morningside,QLD

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR | BUSINESS OWNER

NN Bricklaying
02.2013 - Current
  • Assume full P&L accountability of a multi-million-dollar company that provides both commercial and residential bricklaying services
  • Manage a team of 18 employees, including rostering, delegating work, training, processing payroll, and managing performance
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders within the industry, looking at business development and project management opportunities
  • Lead the entire commercial transaction from gathering requirements to preparing quotes, planning, commissioning, and handover phase
  • Complete regular inspections of the site, identifying and addressing risks and/or quality issues
  • Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, displaying the ability to plan and prioritise workload
  • Oversee the procurement and inventory management function, including negotiating pricing and monitoring stock levels
  • Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, articulating progress, project issues, and other relevant information
  • Provide positive site presence, ensuring the team are completing tasks accordingly and at a high quality
  • Focus on maintaining a safe working environment through the integration of safety practices, training, and regular toolbox meetings
  • Ensure the company complies with regulatory requirements and that all documents are completed and recorded in a timely manner
  • Key Achievements:
  • Achieved and maintained a 0 safety incident record
  • Maintained a high employee retention rate by embedding a positive and safe working environment
  • Continually grew the business year after year, despite the challenges that the pandemic had on the industry
  • Delivered 99% of the projects within the desired timeframe or ahead of schedule.

INFANTRY SOLDIER, Australian Defence Force / Army
05.2008 - 12.2012
  • Focused on protecting army units, intelligence, and vital assets
  • Worked as part of a close-knit, highly trained combat team to plan and execute missions across all phases of warfare
  • Gathered intelligence through patrolling and surveillance activities while supporting the development of strategies
  • Demonstrated the ability to navigate through challenges and adapt to unfamiliar situations/environments
  • Showcased dexterity and strong emotional intelligence to complete combat missions and live under stressful conditions
  • Key Achievements:
  • Appointed as the Combat First Aider on tours
  • Lead Scout on tour of East Timor 2009 (10 Months) – 2IC of the 8-man team for 4 weeks of the deployment
  • Lead Scout on tour of Afghanistan 2011 (10 Months) – 2IC of the 8-man team for 4 weeks of the deployment.

APPRENTICE BRICKLAYER & BRICKLAYER

Chevette Bricklaying
11.2003 - 05.2008
  • Completed and finished a bricklaying apprenticeship, developing sound knowledge and hands-on experience across the trade
  • LICENCES
  • Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
  • Builders Licence
  • Bricklaying & Blocklaying Licence
  • High Risk – Hoist (Personnel &
  • Materials)
  • Telescopic Handler Licence

Education

FIRST AID CERTIFICATE -

St Johns Ambulance

CERTIFICATE IV IN BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION -

Industry

Association CERTIFICATE III IN BRICKLAYING & BLOCKLAYING - undefined

TAFE

Skills

  • PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
  • Analytical Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration Team Player
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Sense of Accountability
  • Sound Judgement
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving

Affiliations

A highly forward-thinking, values-based Bricklaying Director who is seeking to secure a supervising position. Acquired an extensive career in both the Construction Bricklaying Industry & Australian Defence Force, displaying the ability to work under pressure and deliver projects/missions accordingly. Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team and independently while completing projects on time & of high quality. Possesses a genuine passion and commitment to deliver quality projects to clients. Displays a broad range of professional skills and attributes that is relevant to the bricklaying sector. EXPERTISE Construction Industry Project Management Patrolling & Surveillance Contract Management Stakeholder Management Gathering Intelligence Inventory Management Quality Assurance & Control Team Leadership Coaching & Training Risk Management Work, Health & Safety Administration (Payroll, Reports)

Timeline

DIRECTOR | BUSINESS OWNER

NN Bricklaying
02.2013 - Current

INFANTRY SOLDIER, Australian Defence Force / Army
05.2008 - 12.2012

APPRENTICE BRICKLAYER & BRICKLAYER

Chevette Bricklaying
11.2003 - 05.2008

FIRST AID CERTIFICATE -

St Johns Ambulance

CERTIFICATE IV IN BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION -

Industry

Association CERTIFICATE III IN BRICKLAYING & BLOCKLAYING - undefined

TAFE

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