Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Key Strengths Skills
Qualifications Education Training
References
PERSONAL INTERSTS
Timeline
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Derren Strand

Summary

Hardworking employee, enthusiastic about learning car sales industry inside and out. Looking fo a change in my professional career. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities, personable and connect well with people.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Carpenter

Various
06.2023 - Current
  • As listed in carpentry


Sales and Operations Manager

Inhouse Bathrooms
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Reduced operational costs through the identification and elimination of inefficient processes and practices.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Carpenter

Aizer Building Services
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Various aspects of carpentry

Contract Carpenter

Various
09.2013 - 05.2018
  • Project manage complex renovations
  • Supplier / vendor engagement
  • Liaise with clients
  • Direct other trades, as required
  • Instruct and guide apprentices
  • Read and interpret plans
  • Fencing, retaining walls, decks
  • Fix-out, framing, roofing
  • Asbestos removal
  • Construction and maintenance in Government and other commercial facilities.

Apprentice Carpenter

Chris Elliot Builder
02.2010 - 09.2013
  • Work under guidance of trade qualified carpenters as instructed, with large focus on:
  • Decks
  • Fencing
  • Framing
  • Retaining walls
  • Re-stumping
  • Roofing
  • Basic concreting.

Casual Labourer

Chris Elliot Builder
01.2008 - 02.2010
  • Assist Carpenters and other trades in completion of works


Manager

Various supermarkets and independent butchers
11.1993 - 01.2008

Meat Department Manager December 1998 – January 2008 (various).

  • Butcher November 1997 – December 1998 (Woolworths)
  • Apprentice Butcher November 1993 – November 1997 (Woolworths)


Skills

  • Mentoring abilities
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Sales experience
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Key Strengths Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication and client-focused
  • Building and Renovation Sales
  • Quoting and Estimating
  • Extensive experience in renovation of Queenslander style homes (end-to-end)
  • Robust problem-solving and mathematical ability
  • Pride in delivery of quality work
  • Cognizant of project requirements (scope, time, cost, quality)
  • Extensive knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety regulations

Qualifications Education Training




  • Trade Contractors Business Management, 09/2013
  • Certificate III in Carpentry, 09/2013
  • Certificate IV in Building and Construction
  • Cert III Butchery
  • Asbestos Removal License, 08/2015
  • Construction White Card, 09/2015



References

  • Chris Elliott, Chris Elliott Builders 0414511367
  • Matt Noonan, MN Carpentry 0422798045
  • Tony Hewitt, My Plumber Qld Pty Ltd, 0414806078

PERSONAL INTERSTS

  • Kart Racing
  • Motor Racing



Timeline

Contract Carpenter

Various
06.2023 - Current

Sales and Operations Manager

Inhouse Bathrooms
08.2018 - 05.2023

Carpenter

Aizer Building Services
06.2017 - 08.2018

Contract Carpenter

Various
09.2013 - 05.2018

Apprentice Carpenter

Chris Elliot Builder
02.2010 - 09.2013

Casual Labourer

Chris Elliot Builder
01.2008 - 02.2010

Manager

Various supermarkets and independent butchers
11.1993 - 01.2008
Derren Strand