Natalie Needham-Kelly
Joiner
Penrith,NSW
Summary
Dynamic tradesperson with extensive experience at Building and Maintenance Services Pty Ltd., excelling in shopfitting and joinery. Proven ability in blueprint interpretation and quality craftsmanship, enhancing project outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to safety and efficiency, consistently delivering high-quality results while managing multiple projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tradesperson - Shopfitter
Building and Maintenance Services Pty Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
- Assembled custom cabinetry and fixtures using hand and power tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Maintained inventory of materials and tools to support project and workplace requirements.
- Adhered to safety regulations and best practices throughout all tasks.
- Learned new techniques in shopfitting to improve overall craftsmanship skills.
- Enhanced overall project outcomes by providing constructive feedback during team meetings and collaborating closely with colleagues.
Tradesperson - Joiner
N-K Design & Joinery
07.2020 - Current
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accuracy in measurements and specifications.
- Commitment to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Use of hand and power tools to complete jobs to a high standard using a variety of techniques and methods ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Sub-contractor working on small to large projects in both residential and commercial spaces
- Streamlined production processes, reducing waste while enhancing overall efficiency.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of materials and completed work.
- Maintained clean workspaces, professional personal appearance and neat vehicle.
- Completed complex joinery projects through careful planning, material selection, and efficient execution.
- Cut wood by hand and with shop or site machinery to achieve desired dimensions.
- Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and complexity levels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends, tools, and techniques.
- Developed designs, sketched plans and wrote specifications for planned work.
- Successfully completed challenging restoration projects requiring extensive knowledge of historical woodworking methods and materials.
Apprentice Shopfitter
N&J Joinery
01.2007 - 02.2013
- Operated woodworking machinery to fabricate high-quality joinery products.
- Assisted in measuring and cutting materials for various projects.
- Collaborated with senior craftsmen to ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workshop environment to enhance safety.
- Learned and applied best practices for joinery techniques and materials handling.
- Contributed to process improvements that increased overall workshop efficiency.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
- Received constructive feedback from mentors, leading to improved performance and increased knowledge.
- Built strong relationships with team members and supervisors, fostering a positive work environment.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure all materials were available for upcoming projects, preventing delays.
Education
No Degree - Interior Decoration
TAFE NSW
Kingswood, NSW12-2023
No Degree - Interior Design
TAFE NSW
Lidcombe, NSW12-2022
No Degree - Certificate 3 Shopfitting
TAFE NSW
Lidcombe, NSW12-2011
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Heavy lifting
- Hand tool mastery
- Power tool proficiency
- Woodworking techniques
- Supervisory experience
- Layout planning
- Fixture installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Joinery techniques
- Waste reduction
- Material selection
- Sustainable practices
- Permit acquisition
- Worksite organization
- Shopfitting design
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Worksite safety
- Machinery operation
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Drywall hanging
- Cabinet installation
- Quality control
- Material transport
- Physical stamina
- Flooring installation
- Scaffolding setup
- Masonry work
- Installation coordination
- Work planning and scheduling
- Safety and compliance
- Spray finishing
- Construction trade expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Measurement accuracy
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Westfields Sydney City.
- Documented and resolved product design flaws which led to enhanced manufacturing processes.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Certificate of proficiency
- TABMA construction industry training award
- Colour consultancy services
- Interior furnishings design pattern for designerrugs.com.au
Certification
- Certified Shopfitter, N&J Joinery - 2007-2013
- Licensed Joiner - 2022-current
Timeline
Tradesperson - Shopfitter
Building and Maintenance Services Pty Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
Tradesperson - Joiner
N-K Design & Joinery
07.2020 - Current
Apprentice Shopfitter
N&J Joinery
01.2007 - 02.2013
No Degree - Interior Decoration
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Interior Design
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Certificate 3 Shopfitting
TAFE NSW