David Vretchkoff
Summary
Painter and Decorator 1982-1986
Head Painter Southport Yacht Club 1986-1990
Self employment - Airbrush artist / painter -Surfing Industry 1990-2023
Visual Artist 1990 - to present
WEHBMP Field Officer Dept of Primary Industry March 2023- to present
WEHBMP Captain of Stacer boat on Hawkesbury River servicing remote stations.
WEHBMP Remote Drone Ballooning
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Varroa Mite Response Field Officer
Department Of Primary Industries
03.2023 - Current
- Leading the WEHBMP team as Captain of a Power boat, ensuring the delivery of essential services to remote stations.
- Managing and overseeing routine inspections of equipment and maintaining associated records, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and operational requirements.
- Self-Employed Airbrush Artist / Painter - Surfing Industry 1990-2023
- Established a thriving business in the Surfing Industry, leveraging artistic skills to create visually stunning designs and artwork.
- Head Painter, 1986-1990 Southport Yacht Club.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership as Head Painter at Southport Yacht Club, ensuring top-notch aesthetics and maintenance of the club's facilities.
- Contributed to the club's reputation for excellence.
- Painter & Decorator 1982-1986
- Early career experience as a Painter and Decorator, honing skills in the art of precision and attention to detail.
Skills
- Coxswain 3
- Biosecurity Act Authorised Officer
- AQF-3
- First Aid / CPR
- Varroa Mite Training
- Drone Ballooning
- Registered Bee Keeper
- Supervising Teams
- Multitasking Abilities
- Field Support
- Field Data Collection
- Graphic Design
- Visual Art
- Murals
- Complex problem solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Expense Reports
- Field Surveying
- Software Applications
Accomplishments
Participated in the grand opening of the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.
Proudly exhibited a painted surfboard alongside 25 fellow Australians in the renowned 'ETERNITY' exhibition.
Represented both Australia and Ireland in World Cup Tag winning teams.
Represented Australia, NSW and Central Coast for 22 years both as player and coach.
Coached Junior and Senior sport in Rugby league, touch football, oztag and soccer for a period of 30 years.
Certification
Coxswain Grade 3 NC
ChemCert AQF-3 AHCCHM304 - AHCCHM307
First Aid ( HLTAID009, HLTAD010, HLTAD011)
Biosecurity Act Authorised Officer
Timeline
National Varroa Mite Response Field Officer
Department Of Primary Industries
03.2023 - Current
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