LUKE HOUGHTON
Dhiiyhaan Aboriginal Corporation
Dalby,Qld
16
years of professional experience
Strived for peak performance and excellence in all professional endeavors to enhance overall effectiveness.
Work History
Youth Worker
6 Years- Facilitated youth engagement programs promoting cultural awareness and social inclusion.
- Developed individualized support plans addressing unique needs of at-risk youth.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to strengthen relationships with local organizations.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing their skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to secure resources and opportunities for the youth served.
Leading Hand - Sheet Metal
3 Years 2 Months- Responsible for the day to day operations of the sheet metal workshop, project management for multiple simultaneous projects and ensured quality assurance and on time delivery for all customers.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Welding for the production of electrical switchboards
- Read and interpret technical and schematic drawings
- Apply Australian standards to manufacturing processes and electrical safety requirements
- Ensure quality assurance for all outputs
- Manage production and stock inventory to ensure effective supply chain
- Manage sheet metal workshop team members to ensure adequate allocation of workload, quality and ongoing mentoring
- Perform low voltage electrical installation
- Ensure high standards of workplace health and safety practices
Regional Sales Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Australian sales manager, responsible for the sales of high quality, reliable brooms, brushware and professional cleaning products for home, commercial and industrial sectors.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare production schedules to ensure delivery of products to clients on time and to client satisfaction
- Identify potential clients through networking and cold calling
- Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
- Drive medium rigid trucks to support delivery schedules when required
- Strategic leadership
- Provide strategic advice to Director to ensure business growth and development
- Address any production or sales issues, applying problem solving practices to ensure a successful outcome
Sheet Metal Tradesman
5 Years 5 Months- Oversaw 4 tradesman in the safe and effective production of switchboards
- Key Responsibilities:
- Welding for the production of electrical switchboards
- Read and interpret technical and schematic drawings
- Apply Australian standards to manufacturing processes and electrical safety requirements
- Ensure quality assurance for all outputs
- Manage production and stock inventory to ensure effective supply chain
- Manage sheet metal workshop team members to ensure adequate allocation of workload, quality and ongoing mentoring
- Perform low voltage electrical installation
- Ensure high standards of workplace health and safety practices
Education
Certificate IV - Competitive Systems & Practises
Certificate II - Engineering Manufacturing
Certificate III - Engineering Manufacturing
Skills
Achieved welding quality standards through skillful execution.
Enhanced team performance through effective management strategies.
Strengthened stakeholder relationships to ensure project success.
Optimized production schedules to improve operational throughput.
Resolved complex problems through innovative solutions.
Maintained high standards of detail orientation for consistent quality.
Implemented 5S strategies resulting in improved workplace efficiency.
Identified root causes through thorough analysis
driving effective solutions.
Streamlined operational processes for greater clarity and effectiveness.
Drove process improvement efforts resulting in cost savings and increased productivity.
Interpreted and utilized technical and schematic drawings for successful project implementation.
Facilitated transformative change in competitive systems to maintain market relevance.
Leveraged medium rigid vehicle license for operational versatility.
Provided first aid and low voltage CPR support
enhancing workplace safety.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Men’s Shed, Facilitator, 2018, Current
- Bridgeman Baptist Church, Volunteer for community events, 2007, Current
- Christian Lions Football Club, Manager, 2015, 2017
Timeline
Youth Worker
Dhiiyhaan Aboriginal Corporation
07.2020 - CurrentRead More
Leading Hand - Sheet Metal
Integra Switchboards
10.2017 - 12.2020Read More
Regional Sales Manager
Longara
02.2016 - 12.2018Read More
Sheet Metal Tradesman
Integra Switchboards
09.2010 - 02.2016Read More
Bremer Institute
Certificate III from Engineering Manufacturing
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Bremer Institute
Certificate II from Engineering Manufacturing
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PL Lean Training
Certificate IV from Competitive Systems & Practises
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