LEON CHOKY
Pinjarra,WA
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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Choky Plastering & Maintenance
South Yunderup, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Illustrated strong knowledge base of industry best practices such as choosing most optimal tools and materials for each project.
- Applied decorative or textured finishes or coverings to designated surfaces.
- Completed range of projects such as ornamental and flat plaster applications.
- Properly installed exterior insulation finishes through accurate reading of blueprints and schematics.
- Installed drywall and plaster in various building projects efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and potential issues.
- Assisted in repairing plumbing fixtures to ensure proper functionality.
- Repaired damaged doors by replacing hinges, locksets or frames when necessary.
- Painted interior rooms with desired colors according to customer specifications.
- Installed plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, bathtubs and showers.
- Performed minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs, patching walls and repairing door hinges.
- Installed cabinets, countertops, appliances and other fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms.
- Patched holes in ceilings and walls using spackling paste or joint compound.
- Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage away from the building's foundation.
- Caulked cracks between baseboards and trim moldings to prevent dust accumulation.
- Installed tile backsplashes in kitchens and bathrooms to improve aesthetics.
- Maintained outdoor areas by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and removing debris.
- Developed client relationships to secure ongoing service contracts.
- Resolved client issues promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
- Reported delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions and emergencies relating to pick up or delivery of products.
Trade Assistant
Accurate Plastering & Construction
Perth, Australia
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Protected structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage or excess debris.
- Trained team members to meet project quality and efficiency standards.
- Waterproof ,basement , retaining walls, bathrooms
- Illustrated strong knowledge base of industry best practices such as choosing most optimal tools and materials for each project.
- Applied plaster and other troweled materials to walls and other surfaces and finished to smooth condition.
- Applied decorative or textured finishes or coverings to designated surfaces.
- Prepared materials and work area according to design and specification documents.
- Used hammers and masonry saws to construct, repair and demolish concrete walls and bases.
- Operated power and hand sanders to prepare surfaces for pasting.
- Communicated with clients to convey estimated time, materials and labor for desired project.
- Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
- Applied waterproofing materials to exterior surfaces of structures.
- Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
- Grouted joints between units with mortar or grout mixture.
- Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
- Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
- Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing them.
- Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and rooflines.
- Assisted other tradespeople such as carpenters, electricians, when necessary.
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic, porcelain, stone, and marble tile in residential and commercial settings.
- Repaired damaged tiles when necessary by replacing them with new ones.
- Provided transportation of patients to medical facilities in an ambulance or other vehicle.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
Fruit Picker
La Vigna Ochard
Karagullen, WA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Identified, picked and sorted fruits according to size, type and ripeness.
- Used hand tools, ladders and other equipment to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
- Inspected assigned fields to determine harvest availability.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand.
- Loaded and unloaded containers of fruit manually and with conveyors and hand trucks.
- Checked fruit for signs of disease or insects, reporting details to supervisor.
- Assisted with loading and unloading machinery and equipment.
Cashier
Hungry Jacks
Claremont
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Education
Solid Plastering
Everthought Education, Western Australia
Perth, WA01.2017
Advanced Diploma - Oil and Gas engineering
Central Institute of Technology
01.2015
Skills
- Excellent Work Ethic
- First Aid/CPR
- Order Filling
- Attentive to Detail
- Planning & Organizing
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- White card Training - 2017
- Working in heights Training - 2022
- First aid & CPR Training - 2021
- Articulated Haul Truck Operations
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Choky Plastering & Maintenance
03.2022 - Current
Trade Assistant
Accurate Plastering & Construction
08.2016 - 01.2022
Fruit Picker
La Vigna Ochard
08.2016 - 08.2017
Cashier
Hungry Jacks
07.2013 - 08.2016
Solid Plastering
Everthought Education, Western Australia
Advanced Diploma - Oil and Gas engineering
Central Institute of Technology