Mathew Wallace

• Operated forklift in compliance with safety guidelines and organisational policies.
• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting transferring from freighting trucks to warehouse.
• Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
• Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
• Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Seasonal work at a tourism company in Voss Norway (April - September)

Machine Operator & Labourer

• General labouring, earthworks and clearing land for new developments.
• Basic machine operation, skidsteer, 3T Excavator etc
• Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
• Planned and oversaw strick safety guidelines & safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.

Lead Adventure Guide

• Head safety and swiftwater rescue technician on all planned trips.
• Guided / Planned and Run Commercial Whitewater Rafting trips for customers on class IV rivers with up to 80 customers on a daily basis.
• Trained and assessed employees to ensure safety standards and customer service is perfected
• Coordinated/ ran multi day activities ranging including Whitewater Rafting, Rappelling, Canyoning, High Ropes Courses and Team Building

Seasonal work Local Operator (October - March) Head Guide, Senior Instructor, Field Manager

• Guided / Planned and Run Commercial Whitewater Rafting trips for customers on class IV rivers with up to 80 customers on a daily basis.
• Trained and assessed employees to ensure safety standards and customer service is perfected
• Trained new whitewater rafting guides through 4 month training programs, assessing skills, safety and determining competency for employment.
• Coordinated/ ran multi day activities ranging including Whitewater Rafting, Rappelling, Canyoning, High Ropes Courses and Team Building
• Revised safety standards, incorporated new procedures and provided new operations manuals to government bodies to ensure safest business standards are adhered to on a daily basis

• Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
• Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
• Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
• Operated forklifts and bobcat to complete various tasks.
• Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.