Christopher De Kwant
Coolgardie,WA
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to learn and take on new challenges. I believe i have a strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I would say one of my key attributes is being able to work autonomously and communicate effectively within a team environment, which i believe is crucial for any job role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geology field technician
Northern star resources
Kalgoorlie , Wa
06.2025 - Current
- Supervising loaders during clearing and rehab
- Using field maps to map out cleared pads and to track clearing and rehab status
- Cutting core using Almonte saw
- Ori mark up
- Meter marking
- Dgps
- RC sampling
- Drop off RC samples to lab
- Field inspections
- Core sampling
- Bag prep
- Using GPS to locate planned drill holes
- Pegging planned holes
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
Gardener
Horizon West Ladnscaping
Perth, Wa
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
- Ensured that garden maintenance tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Monitored the health of plants in order to identify any problems with pests or diseases.
- Applied weed control treatments as necessary.
- Performed regular pruning and trimming of hedges, bushes, shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
- Collected leaves, weeds and debris from the garden area for disposal or composting purposes.
- Weeded beds by hand or with a hoe and rake to remove unwanted plant species from the garden.
- Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating, and edging around flower beds and walkways.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
Trades Assistant
CAA Construction
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated hand tools such as drills, saws, grinders, sanders to assist tradespeople with their tasks.
- Gathered materials and supplies needed for each job.
- Transported materials from storage areas to work sites as required.
- Organised materials and supplies ready for use by tradespeople.
- Performed basic maintenance on equipment used in the workshop.
- Followed instructions given by qualified tradespeople regarding safety protocols and procedures when working onsite or in the workshop.
- Removed debris from worksites using brooms, shovels, wheelbarrows.
- Measured and cut materials accurately using measuring instruments such as tape measures and calipers.
Stonemason
D’amelio Stone
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Planned and laid out projects to ensure efficient use of materials.
- Measured, cut, carved and polished stones for construction projects.
- Installed custom-made stone products such as fireplaces, benches and sinks.
- Fabricated ornamental stonework such as columns, fountains and sculptures.
- Used a variety of tools including chisels, hammers, grinders and saws to shape stones accurately.
- Installation of bench tops and vanities.
- Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
- Polishing stone.
- Mixing of chemicals/tenax colours.
- Removed broken masonry and constructed replacement sections for stone benches
- Removed excess materials and smoothed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
Field Assistant
Odyssey Gold
Tuckanarra
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the collection of data on soil types and other environmental factors.
- Assisted with laboratory work related to collecting and analyzing samples from the field.
- Organized and maintained an inventory of scientific supplies and materials used in fieldwork activities.
- Provided assistance with setting up campsites for extended stays in remote locations.
- Transported personnel and equipment to field sites in a safe manner.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks on vehicles and other tools used during fieldwork.
- XRF reading experience.
Labourer
Yard Art Solutions
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Installed and maintained turf to customer specifications, ensuring proper drainage and aesthetic appeal.
- Assisted in the installation of reticulation.
- Performed regular pruning and trimming of hedges, bushes, shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
- Assisted in the installation of feature walls and retaining walls.
Stonemason
D’amelio Stone
10.2013 - 11.2018
- Measured, cut, carved and polished stones for construction projects.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power tools to shape, cut, and finish stone products.
- Performed daily maintenance on machinery used in the cutting process.
- Measured and marked material for cutting according to specifications.
- Cut stone slabs using wet saws, diamond blades, masonry drills, and other equipment.
- Dressed stones with chisels, hammers, grinders, or other shaping tools.
- Assembled stones into pre-determined shapes and patterns as required by project designs.
- Cleaned work areas after each job was completed; returned all materials and supplies to their designated locations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading heavy pieces of natural stone from trucks onto delivery carts or directly onto worksites.
- Cut and shaped stones to precise measurements using a variety of tools such as saws, grinders, polishers and routers.
Education
Stone Masonry Trade Certificate -
Polytech Balga
Completed Year 8-9 -
Wanneroo Senior College
Completed Year10 -
COMET Clarkson
Skills
- Physical Labour
- Physical Stamina
- Customer Relations
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Self-motivation
- Proactivity
- Confidence
- Positive Attitude
- Landscaping Care
- Inventory Management
- Landscaping Equipment Operation
- Time Management
- Safety Procedures
- Chemical Preparation and Mixing
- Power Tool Operation
- Maintaining equipment
- Restoration techniques
- Power tool proficiency
- Hand tool expertise
- Surface Finishing
- Stone selection
- Mortar mixing
- Precision cutting
- Stone cutting
Certification
- Forklift license
- Stonemason certificate
- Certificate 2 in construction
- White card
- Manual license
- 4wd
- First Aid/CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Geology field technician
Northern star resources
06.2025 - Current
Gardener
Horizon West Ladnscaping
09.2024 - 02.2025
Trades Assistant
CAA Construction
01.2024 - 09.2024
Stonemason
D’amelio Stone
09.2021 - 01.2024
Field Assistant
Odyssey Gold
04.2021 - 09.2021
Labourer
Yard Art Solutions
11.2018 - 03.2019
Stonemason
D’amelio Stone
10.2013 - 11.2018
Stone Masonry Trade Certificate -
Polytech Balga
Completed Year 8-9 -
Wanneroo Senior College
Completed Year10 -
COMET Clarkson