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Michael Bird

Newtown,NSW

Summary

Talented laborer with a good level of experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Competent helping teams complete work through effective materials handling, rubbish removal and equipment operation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Labor Construction Worker

Helping Hands (Timothy Breadmore)
09.2022 - Current

- Worked good casual hours in many different areas of Melbourne

- Learned many different skills required to uphold the integrity of a job site

- Learned from professional builders, landscapers etc.

- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.

- Was able to work independently in new environments while meeting productivity and quality expectations.

- Was capable of moving and clearing debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.

- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.

- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.

Grain Sampler/Inspector

Riordan Grains
12.2021 - 08.2023

- Worked long hours for weeks at a time, shifts were generally 12hrs and blocks of work were sometimes 3-4 weeks long

- Was in contact with farmers, scheduling them into Lascelles Wharf to be sampled

- Made sure of quality before the grain was exported internationally via boat

- Packaged samples and submitted for analysis by different teams

- Was used to working 5+ shifts a week

- Verified transportation and handling procedures met regulatory requirements.

- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

- Identified issues, analyzed differing information and actively looked to find solutions to problems.

- adapted and overcame many issues that faced the work at the wharf e.g. insects in grain

Truck Washer

Riordan Grains
03.2020 - 09.2021

- Paid attention to detail when washing trucks

- Greeted drivers respectfully and asked what sort of wash they needed

- Kept an eye out for issues and damaged with the truck itself to maintain driver safety

- Delivered high-quality car wash services using high-pressure washers, vacuums and detailing tools.

- Cleaned and polished vehicle interiors and exteriors to high standards.

- Worked weekend hours

- Cleaned engine and exhausts thoroughly as well as the interior of the truck


Education

The Geelong College
Newtown, VIC

Bachelor of Exercise And Sports Science - Science

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
07.2025

Skills

- Ascertaining of safety among peers and myself

- Heavy lifting

- Completion of tasks on time

- Reporting worksite problems if something is unsafe

- Operating hand and power tools

Timeline

General Labor Construction Worker

Helping Hands (Timothy Breadmore)
09.2022 - Current

Grain Sampler/Inspector

Riordan Grains
12.2021 - 08.2023

Truck Washer

Riordan Grains
03.2020 - 09.2021

The Geelong College

Bachelor of Exercise And Sports Science - Science

Australian Catholic University
Michael Bird