MAX BARKER
Newcastle,Australia
Summary
Disciplined professional with a unique background in community service and civil construction. Combines emotional intelligence and a strong work ethic developed through monastic life with hands-on experience in retail and construction. Eager to contribute to the local community while building a long-term career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Monastic Service & Construction Lead
Community Monastic Service & Construction Lead
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Dedicated two and a half years to community service as an ordained monk, developing high-level focus, resilience, and personal discipline.
- Adapted to a highly versatile daily routine, managing independent tasks or collaborating closely with monks and members within the temple.
- Executed infrastructure and construction projects within temple grounds, including concrete formwork and electrical installations, improving the facility's functionality.
- Involved in fundraising initiatives to provide critical emergency aid and support to local communities affected by severe flooding.
Civil Construction Trainee
Snowy Hydro Project
NSW
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed 1 year of Civil Construction traineeship in high-risk, fast-paced industrial environment, acquiring foundational skills and knowledge.
- Gained operational knowledge of light earthmoving machinery, developing skills in Bobcat operations for dirt track clearing and winter preparation.
- Assisted with concrete, rigging, and earthworks, contributing to successful execution of various small-to-midscale construction projects.
- Strictly adhered to rigorous workplace health and safety (WHS) protocols to ensure zero-incident operations across remote worksites.
- Completed multiple accredited course modules, gaining transferable technical skills and credits applicable to future roles and training.
Retail Assistant
Woolworths
Port Macquarie, Australia
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained a proactive approach to customer service, consistently serving as the primary team member to assist customers at the registers.
- Built positive, authentic connections with customers to understand their needs, deliver a superior service experience, and foster community rapport.
- Maintained efficient store operations by managing inventory layout and accurately stacking shelves.
Fruit and Veg Clerk
Gladstone Fruit & Vegetables
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed daily stock organization, carefully sorting and packing high-quality fresh produce orders for local commercial businesses.
- Engaged actively with the local community by organizing logistics and preparing fresh produce displays for the popular monthly community markets.
- Entrusted with critical key-holding privileges, independently managing the end-of-day store pack-up and secure commercial lock-up routines.
Work Experience Placement
BIG W
Port Macquarie, Australia
01.2021
- Completed a focused vocational work experience placement, gaining valuable insight into large-scale retail operations and team dynamics.
- Developed a strong understanding of workplace community by actively listening to and collaborating with diverse team members.
- Cultivated a foundational appreciation for group accountability and recognized the vital role teamwork plays in meeting daily business goals.
Education
Certificate III - Retail
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma - Completed Year 12
Hastings Secondary College
Skills
- Mechanical skills
- Discipline
- Adaptability
- Versatility
- Teamwork
- Emotional Intelligence
- Autonomy
Community Service
- Voluntary Blood Donor, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
- Flood Relief & Community Support Fundraiser (Thailand)
- Volunteer, Ironman Event
- Fundraiser, Red Cross Door Knock Appeal
- Participant, ANZAC Day March
Professional Referees
- Warren Grady, Civil Construction Leader, Snowy Hydro Project, 0437900696
- Vince Scott, Director, First Nation & Community Engagement, DeadlyScience, 0456203779, vince.scott@deadlyscience.org.au, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Timeline
Community Monastic Service & Construction Lead
Community Monastic Service & Construction Lead
01.2024 - 01.2026
Civil Construction Trainee
Snowy Hydro Project
01.2023 - 01.2024
Retail Assistant
Woolworths
01.2021 - 01.2022
Work Experience Placement
BIG W
01.2021
Fruit and Veg Clerk
Gladstone Fruit & Vegetables
03.2017 - 05.2018
Certificate III - Retail
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma - Completed Year 12
Hastings Secondary College