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Work History
Education
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Derek Brennan

Rockingham,Western Australia

Summary

Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 7 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong interpersonal, leadership and decision-making skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Supervisor

Fineform Concrete
01.2017 - Current
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
  • Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, worked hours, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
  • Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
  • Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
  • Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.
  • Troubleshot issues to keep machinery and tools operational.
  • Ensuring all company plant and equipment was serviced on time, breakdowns, faults/issues were handled in a timely manner to ensure only minimal delays were incurred across all company projects.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Documented construction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.

Apprentice Carpenter

SkillHire
04.2015 - 12.2016
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Interpreted specifications and construction drawings to understand tasks necessary to complete each job.
  • Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.

Warehouse Supervisor

Jeff Mouritz Gas & Air
03.2014 - 03.2016
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
  • Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.

Education

Trade Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery -

South Metropolitan TAFE
Rockingham, WA
10.2019

Rockingham Senior High School
Rockingham, WA
12.2010

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Coordination
  • Construction Safety
  • Document Management
  • Project Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Commercial Construction

Accomplishments

Tickets and Competencies.

  • HRWL (DG, LF, RB, RI, TC, CN)
  • Gantry Crane RIIHAN305D
  • EWP RIIHAN301D
  • Small Plant & Equipment RIISAM204E
  • Skid Steer RIIMPO318F

Additional Information

References:


Joe Melia

Fineform Concrete

Managing Director / CEO

0407 900 449


Adam Sargon

Fineform Concrete

HR Manager

0415 449 434


Dominic Marciano

Fineform Concrete

Defence Projects Manager

0405 819 707




Timeline

Site Supervisor

Fineform Concrete
01.2017 - Current

Apprentice Carpenter

SkillHire
04.2015 - 12.2016

Warehouse Supervisor

Jeff Mouritz Gas & Air
03.2014 - 03.2016

Trade Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery -

South Metropolitan TAFE

Rockingham Senior High School
Derek Brennan