Garyn Preen
Kardinya
Summary
Professional glazier with an extensive background specifically within glass and the installation of windows and doors.
Expanding over 10 years in effectively utilising my experience and dedication to efficiently install uPVC and aluminium windows.
Accurately measuring and securing windows.
Producing excellent finished results, with outstanding high standards in customer service and overall reputation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Installer
A1&A2 LTD
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Led a team of installers, ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better pricing and improving overall project profitability.
- Collaborated with sales and design teams to ensure seamless project execution from start to finish.
- Mentored junior installers, fostering professional development through hands-on training and guidance.
- Reduced errors in installations by implementing strict quality control measures and conducting thorough inspections.
- Conducted post-installation site visits to assess customer satisfaction levels and gather feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Participated actively in recruiting and interviewing processes, helping to build a highly skilled and reliable installation team.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Used appropriate PPE to reduce risks when working with electrical and communications systems.
Window installer
Acorn UPVC
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Working within commercial and residential properties
- Surveying properties, discussing different window systems, different colours, glass patterns, bevels etc
- Replacing glass units as a sub-contractor for the local council areas
- Removed existing windows (timber, aluminum, uPVC) using hand tools, ensuring safety compliance throughout
- Measured spaces for new window installation according to technical drawings and specifications
- Fitted handles, latches and hinges to complete high-quality window installations
- Fascia and guttering installation
- Assembling and installing conservatories
- Effectively sealed windows using silicone/caulking products, ensuring weathertight finished results
- Installed and secured surrounding materials including frames and architraves to create exquisite finished products
- Disposed of excess materials in a safe and timely manner to minimise health risks
- Secured window units in place, to guarantee specifications were met
- Liaised with customers to establish requirements and secure bookings
- Reviewed and analysed blueprints and other technical drawings to establish full understanding of project requirements
- Fabricated different window profiles such as SWISH, EUROCELL, REHAU and ALUPLAST
- Conducted thorough inspections of project locations to identify code issues and initiate needed repairs or maintenance
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion
- Maintained excellent standards of service through impeccable attention to detail
- Created itineraries, booked travel, and managed expenses for a team of employees
- measuring and cutting glass using materials such as T square, diamond cutter and pliers.
- examining glass, and marking defective areas.
- loading glass panes through washing machinery, and loading glass onto the glass bench where the units are then put together.
- cutting spacer bars and filling them with desiccant to prevent water vapour absorbing within the sealed units.
- clamping the units together through air pressure and applying adhesive/sealants using a hot melt machine.
- taping around the units for safety purposes, to avoid causing injury.
- making double and triple glazed units, aswell as argon gas units.
Lead installer
Weatherall windows
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: At a leading uPVC company located in Melbourne Australia
- Removed existing windows aluminum and timber ensuring safety compliance throughout
- Responsible for a team of 4, ensuring PPE was correctly used and utilized at all times
- Demonstrating PPE instructions and inductions to new employees
- Measuring commercial and residential properties through Victoria State
- Fitted handles, latches and hinges to complete high-quality window installations
- Effectively sealed windows with silicone and caulking products, ensuring weathertight finished results
- Disposed of excess materials in a safe and timely manner to minimise health risks
- Established strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and professionalism throughout the entire installation process.
- Installed and secured surrounding materials including frames and architraves to create exquisite finished products
- Highly experienced in applying timber reveals and several different styles of architraves to newly fitted windows
- Use of power tools (disk cutter, drop saws, nail guns etc.)
- Liaised with customers to establish requirements and secure bookings
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion
- At a leading uPVC company located in Melbourne Australia
Installer
EW windows
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Working within commercial and residential properties across Queensland, Australia
- Removed existing windows (timber, aluminum, uPVC) using hand tools, ensuring safety compliance throughout
- Measured spaces for new window installation according to technical drawings and specifications
- Fitted handles, latches and hinges to complete high-quality window installations
- Effectively sealed windows using silicone/caulking products, ensuring weathertight finished results
- Installed and secured surrounding materials including frames and architraves to create exquisite finished products
- Disposed of excess materials in a safe and timely manner to minimise health risks
- Secured window units in place, to guarantee specifications were met
- Liaised with customers to establish requirements and secure bookings
- Reviewed and analysed blueprints and other technical drawings to establish full understanding of project requirements
- Fabricated different window profiles such as SWISH, EUROCELL, REHAU and ALUPLAST
- Conducted thorough inspections of project locations to identify code issues and initiate needed repairs or maintenance
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion
- Transported materials safely and efficiently, Installation of shower screens, splash backs, mirrors, wardrobes and balustrading
- Residential and commercial properties
- Measuring and cutting glass
- Use of hand and power tools
- Quoting and surveying
- Use of silicone and caulk
- Working within commercial and residential properties across Queensland, Australia
Farm worker
shoestrings
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: My 1st year in Australia requires working holiday visas to complete 3 months or 88 days regional work to be able to apply for a 2nd working holiday visa
- I represented a company called shoestrings that sub contracted several different farms which I worked at
- Some of the roles included, repairing and maintaining safety and accuracy when conducting repairs
- Measured and packed high quality fruit into boxes and loaded onto delivery vehicles
- Maintained orderly crops, regularly informing manager on crop progress
- Planted, tended and harvested crops using tractors and combine harvesters, maintaining efficiency and accuracy
- Tended to livestock by providing fresh water, administering healthy diets and maintaining appropriate living environments
- Selected and harvested fruit and vegetables according to size and ripeness, swiftly discarding rotting and over-ripened produce
- Performed maintenance tasks including pruning, thinning, weeding crops, optimising growing conditions
- Planted fruit and vegetables with accuracy and precision, safely utilizing hand tools and machinery as required
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventories
- My 1st year in Australia requires working holiday visas to complete 3 months or 88 days regional work to be able to apply for a 2nd working holiday visa
Window installer/Labourer
Acorn Windows Doors and Conservatories
05.2010 - 11.2018
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Working within commercial and residential properties
- Surveying properties, discussing different window systems, different colours, glass patterns, bevels etc
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Replacing glass units as a sub-contractor for the local council areas
- Removed existing windows (timber, aluminum, uPVC) using hand tools, ensuring safety compliance throughout
- Measured spaces for new window installation according to technical drawings and specifications
- Fitted handles, latches and hinges to complete high-quality window installations
- Fascia and guttering installation
- Assembling and installing conservatories
- Effectively sealed windows using silicone/caulking products, ensuring weathertight finished results
- Installed and secured surrounding materials including frames and architraves to create exquisite finished products
- Disposed of excess materials in a safe and timely manner to minimise health risks
- Secured window units in place, to guarantee specifications were met
- Liaised with customers to establish requirements and secure bookings
- Reviewed and analysed blueprints and other technical drawings to establish full understanding of project requirements
- Fabricated different window profiles such as SWISH, EUROCELL, REHAU and ALUPLAST
- Conducted thorough inspections of project locations to identify code issues and initiate needed repairs or maintenance
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion
- Maintained excellent standards of service through impeccable attention to detail
- Created itineraries, booked travel, and managed expenses for a team of employees
- measuring and cutting glass using materials such as T square, diamond cutter and pliers.
- examining glass, and marking defective areas.
- loading glass panes through washing machinery, and loading glass onto the glass bench where the units are then put together.
- cutting spacer bars and filling them with desiccant to prevent water vapour absorbing within the sealed units.
- clamping the units together through air pressure and applying adhesive/sealants using a hot melt machine.
- taping around the units for safety purposes, to avoid causing injury.
- making double and triple glazed units, aswell as argon gas units.
Education
NVQ in Fenestration Installation Level 3 - Glazing
GQA
Total Support Training 08.2023
NVQ in Fenestration Installation Level 2 - Glazing
GQA
Total Support Training01.2022
NVQ in Sports coaching/football development, C license - Sports Management
Totten College
Southampton, UK01.2015
NVQ in Lv 1, 2, 3 personal training/fitness instruction -
the training room
06.2014
GCSE - Maths C, English literature C, Science C
Brynmawr Comprehensive
Brynmawr, UK01.2008
Skills
- Glass expertise
- Glass cutting
- Installing shower screens
- Attention to detail
- Tiling
- Adhesives and sealants
- Project management
- Basic plastering
- Taking accurate measurements
- Power tool usage
- Heavy lifting
- Carpentry
- General construction
- Installation
- Time management
- Decisive
- Tactical planning
- Customer focus
- Excellent communication
- Analytical
- Critical thinking
- Numeracy
- Good communication
- Self-motivated
- First aid
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Patient-focused
- System repairs
- Maintenance and repair
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/25/91
- Nationality: British
Timeline
Director/Installer
A1&A2 LTD
06.2023 - 08.2024
Window installer
Acorn UPVC
08.2020 - 07.2023
Lead installer
Weatherall windows
01.2020 - 08.2020
Installer
EW windows
09.2019 - 12.2019
Farm worker
shoestrings
06.2019 - 08.2019
Window installer/Labourer
Acorn Windows Doors and Conservatories
05.2010 - 11.2018
NVQ in Lv 1, 2, 3 personal training/fitness instruction -
the training room
NVQ in Fenestration Installation Level 3 - Glazing
GQA
NVQ in Fenestration Installation Level 2 - Glazing
GQA
NVQ in Sports coaching/football development, C license - Sports Management
Totten College
GCSE - Maths C, English literature C, Science C
Brynmawr Comprehensive
Similar Profiles
Jose De Jesus Alba MartinezJose De Jesus Alba Martinez
Laborer at a2 remodelingLaborer at a2 remodeling
KARTHIK P.RKARTHIK P.R
Junior System Administrator at A2 hosting, IncJunior System Administrator at A2 hosting, Inc
Savana (Ivey) MattesonSavana (Ivey) Matteson
Receptionist/Personal Assistant to the Owner at A2 ComputersReceptionist/Personal Assistant to the Owner at A2 Computers