Daniel Foster
Westlake,Australia
Summary
Professional tradesman with strong focus on craftsmanship and precision. Adept in various trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Known for collaborating effectively with teams and adapting to changing project needs. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring high-quality outcomes in every task undertaken.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Tradesman - Coach & Motor Body Builder, Health & Safety Representative
Brisbane City Council
10.2016 - Current
- Repaired, maintained, and constructed coach and motor vehicle bodies using specialised tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to customise vehicle modifications and enhancements.
- Conducted regular safety audits and risk assessments on coach and motor body building sites.
- Managed incident reporting and investigation processes to promote a safe working environment.
- Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to procure high-quality materials and parts for vehicle body repairs and constructions.
- Utilised welding, painting, and panel beating skills to restore damaged vehicle bodies to Australian standards.
- Trained and mentored junior tradesmen and apprentices in body building techniques and safety practices.
- Led emergency response drills and safety briefings to enhance team preparedness and reduce workplace accidents.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections to support continuous improvement.
Warehouse Person & Assembler
KAB Seating
04.2016 - 09.2016
Radio & Electrical Installer
Australian Mobile Radios
04.2014 - 04.2016
Store Person
James Walker Australia
03.2009 - 03.2014
Operations and Warehousing Manager
GTS International Xpress Pty Ltd
05.2007 - 02.2009
Operations Manager
Jupiter Air Oceania Express
12.1998 - 05.2007
Education
Apprenticeship - Engineering Tradesperson - Vehicle Building (Body Building)
QLD Government – Training & Employment Recognition Council
01.1997
Skills
- Documentation and reporting skills
- Professional writing skills
- Policy and procedure development
- Quote development
- Inventory management
- Submission of freight documentation
- Proficient in computer applications
- Customer Engagement & Support
- AQIS compliance inspections
- Truck Driving
- Forklift certification
- Hazardous materials management
- Charter flight management
- Import/export clearance expertise
- Debt recovery management
- Effective time management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Goods dispatch and receivables management
- Effective presentation delivery
- Document creation
- Logistics tracking and documentation
- Import/export operations
- Skilled in mentoring others
- Driven business professional
- Proficient in rapid technology adoption
- Proficient in relationship management
- Experienced in managing confidential information
- Commitment to fostering personal development
- Responsive to new challenges
- Maintains humor in stressful situations
- Demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences
- Excel in time-sensitive projects
- Team management expertise
- Compliance with health and safety standards
- Warehouse management
- Engineering expertise
- Creative problem solver
- Workplace safety liaison
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tradesman - Coach & Motor Body Builder, Health & Safety Representative
Brisbane City Council
10.2016 - Current
Warehouse Person & Assembler
KAB Seating
04.2016 - 09.2016
Radio & Electrical Installer
Australian Mobile Radios
04.2014 - 04.2016
Store Person
James Walker Australia
03.2009 - 03.2014
Operations and Warehousing Manager
GTS International Xpress Pty Ltd
05.2007 - 02.2009
Operations Manager
Jupiter Air Oceania Express
12.1998 - 05.2007
Apprenticeship - Engineering Tradesperson - Vehicle Building (Body Building)
QLD Government – Training & Employment Recognition Council
Courses
- Health & Safety Representative May 2017
- Completed comprehensive training on workplace health and safety regulations and practices
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to identify and mitigate hazards
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement health and safety policies
Community Service
Caboolture Light Horse, Re-enactment Group for the WWI, WWII and Bore War, Caboolture, QLD, 2007, 2020