Craig Strichen
Palmerston,Australia
Summary
Hardworking professional with many years of comprehensive experience applying vinyl graphics to different surfaces. Experienced in operating and maintaining digital printers and flatbeds.
Fully trained and Licensed to install signage at heights.
Experience in Quoting and Ordering...
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sign Installer
Colemans printing
Darwin, NT
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared surfaces and applied vinyl lettering, logos, and graphics to vehicles and other substrates.
- Measured precise locations for sign installation using tape measures or laser levels.
- Installed signs on walls, buildings, poles, windows, and other structures according to specifications.
- Able to work at heights using ladders or scaffolding safely.
- Used fall protection devices while working at heights over 10 feet.
Graphics Manager - Sales
Norsign NT
Winnellie, NT
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided guidance and technical support regarding digital printing processes to other employees when needed.
- Troubleshot technical issues with digital printing machines as needed.
- Maintained digital printing machines and ensured they were running efficiently.
- Operated digital printing machines, such as large format inkjet printer, laser engraver and other digital imaging equipment.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products or services for their needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Quoting
Painter
J.T.Harvey Constructions
Darwin, NT
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
Painting Assistant
Skyline Painters
Palmerston, NT
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Painted walls and other large areas using brushes, rollers and spray guns.
- Set up painting job spaces by unloading trucks, placing ladders and laying out protective tarp draping sheets.
- Readied drywall by applying skim coat, sanding and adding desired texture.
- Erected scaffolding and safely worked at heights to complete projects.
Laborer
Roy Stanton Painting services
Darwin, NT
01.2019 - 07.2019
Sign Writer
Dynamic Signs
Darwin, NT
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Experience in Traffic or other related sign industries
- Operation, monitoring and scheduling of vinyl plotters and digital print machines.
- Application of graphics to various substrates working with both reflective and non-reflective vinyls.
- Operation of bonding machinery
- Ability to learn other areas of the Sign Manufacturing Process.
- Signage installation
- 20 years experance
Sign Writer
Express signs
Darwin, NT
01.2013 - 04.2015
Sign Writer
Aussie signs
Darwin, NT
01.2004 - 12.2011
Sign Maker
Top End Sign Sales
Darwin, NT
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Experience in Traffic or other related sign industries
- Operation, monitoring and scheduling of vinyl plotters and digital print machines.
- Application of graphics to various substrates working with both reflective and non-reflective vinyls.
- Operation of bonding machinery
- Signage installation
Education
EWP 11m And Above
Darwin, NT06-2024
Working At Heights
Darwin, NT04-2024
Certificate - First Aid
St Johns First Aid Officer
Darwin03-2023
Certificate in Sign Writing Studies -
Kangaroo Point Collage
Brisbane, Qld07.1995
NT White Card
DarwinNT Ocher Card
DarwinDouble COVID Vaccinated
DarwinCurrent NT Drivers License
NTSkills
- Good Organization Skills
- Good Time Management
- Multitasking
- Industrial and Commercial Painting Experience
- Traditional Sign Writing skills
- Spray painting (2 pac, enamel, acrylic)
- Apply Laminate
- Apply Digital Prints
- Vehicle and Boat Wraps
- Installations
Additional Information
PROJECTS WORKED ON
* Signage for Brisbane Broncos. 1994-2000 (QLD)
* Signage for Australia Cricket 2001-2002 (NT)
* Signage for Darwin V8 Supercars. rounds 2003-2010 (NT)
Timeline
Sign Installer
Colemans printing
11.2023 - 08.2024
Graphics Manager - Sales
Norsign NT
07.2022 - 11.2023
Painter
J.T.Harvey Constructions
01.2021 - 01.2022
Painting Assistant
Skyline Painters
10.2020 - 11.2021
Laborer
Roy Stanton Painting services
01.2019 - 07.2019
Sign Writer
Dynamic Signs
07.2015 - 12.2017
Sign Writer
Express signs
01.2013 - 04.2015
Sign Writer
Aussie signs
01.2004 - 12.2011
Sign Maker
Top End Sign Sales
01.2000 - 01.2003
EWP 11m And Above
Working At Heights
Certificate - First Aid
St Johns First Aid Officer
Certificate in Sign Writing Studies -
Kangaroo Point Collage
NT White Card
NT Ocher Card
Double COVID Vaccinated
Current NT Drivers License
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