John R Vanis
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Works Supervisor
Loc A Bloc Australia
ST ANDREWS, NSW
01.2007 - Current
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Met other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated over numerous employees in civil construction industry.
- Achieved safety standards by maximizing prevention and reducing accidents by 100%.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop high performing team.
- Lowered lead time by 50 resulting in faster order delivery and increased customer retention.
- Oversaw engineering team of 3 members focused on continuous improvement processes.
- Worked collaboratively to enhance processes and implement set programs, resulting in 50% increase in profitability.
- Enhanced efficiency 50% by coaching staff
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Collaborated with numerous personal to improve tracking and work issue logging.
- Developed pricing schedules, costing for materials, and compliance statement.
- Improved processes by identifying slow-downs and collaborating with managing director to resolve.
- Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
- Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
Bricklayer
Cpm Bricklaying
Wedderbun, Nsw
05.1996 - 05.2007
- Acquired and maintained high skill level in construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces.
- Communicated with clients to provide project estimates regarding materials and labor.
- Fabricated modified and repaired various structure such as walls, sidewalks, curbs, floors and other surfaces.
Education
Certificate 1V Trade - Bricklaying
Miller Tafe
Miller1996
High School Diploma -
Busby High School
Busby10.1990
Hr Drivers Licence
First Aid Certification
Skills
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Schedule Determination
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Hiring Determinations
- Labor Costing
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Assignment Delegation
- Problem-Solving
- Site Measuring and Marking
- Risk Management
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Materials Estimation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Willingness to Learn
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Works Supervisor
Loc A Bloc Australia
01.2007 - Current
Bricklayer
Cpm Bricklaying
05.1996 - 05.2007
Certificate 1V Trade - Bricklaying
Miller Tafe
High School Diploma -
Busby High School
Hr Drivers Licence
First Aid Certification
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