Matt Black
Bayswater,VIC
Summary
Skilled in construction projects from conception through to completion with a strong focus on time management, budgeting, and quality control. Have coordinated with diverse teams, ensuring smooth communication and adherence to safety protocols. Developed strategies for risk mitigation and streamlined processes, resulting in increased efficiency and project delivery within set deadlines. Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships, significantly reducing costs while maintaining high standards of materials and workmanship.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Knox Transfer Station
Wantirna Sth, VIC
02.2022 - Current
Self Employed
Hay Cartage
Bayswater, VIC
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Loaded trucks and safely secured loads to prevent damage during transportation.
- Performed routine air and fluid checks and refueling for vehicles.
- Collected payments from customers upon completion of deliveries.
- Used GPS navigation to plan routes and rerouted for unexpected delays.
- Maintained regular communication with customers regarding delivery times.
- Performed safety checks on heavy equipment.
Earthmover/Operator
Ramsay Civil
Narre Warren, VIC
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Operated heavy machinery including backhoes and bulldozers for earthmoving projects.
- Supervised the daily activities of a team of workers engaged in earthmoving operations, including grading, excavating, and backfilling.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
Self Employed
Blacks Civil
Bayswater, VIC
03.2004 - 03.2018
- Coordinated transportation of materials from suppliers to job sites as necessary.
- Implemented rigorous quality control procedures to uphold high standards of construction and compliance.
- Worked with contractors to negotiate prices for materials and services needed for construction projects.
- Organized meetings with stakeholders and contractors to discuss progress updates on each project.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and equipment at cost-effective rates.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Prepared reports detailing costs, schedules, and labor requirements related to each project.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
Skills
- Optimizing efficiency
- Equipment safety
- Attention to detail
- Supervision and leadership
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Analytical thinking
Certification
· Skid Steer
· Backhoe
· Excavator
· Dozer
· Roller
· Loader
· Red Card
· VOC’s
· RIW cards
· Working with Children’s Check
· Will pass Police and Drug checks
Timeline
Material Handler
Knox Transfer Station
02.2022 - Current
Self Employed
Hay Cartage
01.2020 - 06.2022
Earthmover/Operator
Ramsay Civil
05.2018 - 06.2020
Self Employed
Blacks Civil
03.2004 - 03.2018
· Skid Steer
· Backhoe
· Excavator
· Dozer
· Roller
· Loader
· Red Card
· VOC’s
· RIW cards
· Working with Children’s Check
· Will pass Police and Drug checks