Graham Wheeler
Esperance
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong work ethic and proven problem-solving skills, previously at Frasier Island Logistics. Demonstrated safe driving practices and attention to detail while maintaining a clean driving record. Adept at equipment operation and committed to fostering a safe and efficient work environment. In between the employment as listed , I have a steel fabrication business that specialises in Forge work. Furniture , balustrade's , stair cases an metal fabrication which i have operated since 1994
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Frasier Island Logistics
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Air Leg Miner
Pit an Portal
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Participated in emergency response drills to be prepared for any potential incidents or accidents onsite.
- Consistently met production targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Maintained excellent communication within the team to ensure smooth coordination of activities across various sections of the mine site.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues before they escalated into larger problems while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
- Adhered to company policies and regulations, maintaining a strong safety record throughout the course of employment.
- Operated heavy machinery with precision, minimizing risks and maximizing output in challenging conditions.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over methane gas checks.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Drove supply vehicles for forward operations involving blasting.
- Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
Underground Machine Operator
Byrnecut Group
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Operated and controlled Dump Trucks , Water canon and Water Truck underground
Owner / Manager - South East Scaffold
Self-employeed
03.2002 - 10.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hale School
Perth, WA11-1977
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Load security
- Inclement weather driving
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Basic computer literacy
- Load securing proficiency
- Physical stamina and strength
- Hazardous materials handling
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving capacity
- Forklift operation
- Dependable and cooperative
Timeline
Truck Driver
Frasier Island Logistics
05.2022 - 12.2022
Air Leg Miner
Pit an Portal
06.2020 - 11.2021
Underground Machine Operator
Byrnecut Group
03.2019 - 04.2020
Owner / Manager - South East Scaffold
Self-employeed
03.2002 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Hale School
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