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Nathaniel Spier

Burleigh Heads

Summary

I am personable and reliable with a strong attention to detail and a positive attitude. My knowledge of fibreglass materials, repair techniques and surfboard shaping, combined with hands-on skills in sanding and finishing have equipped me with a wide skillset. I am committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and ensuring product durability. With a versatile professional background in outdoor environments, I'm seeking to transition into a new field. With developed skills in leadership, team coordination, safety management, problem-solving and survival skills in natural settings. I am ready to leverage these skills in a new and challenging role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Spier Surfboards

Self Employed
12.2019 - Current

I started Spier Surfboards in 2019 and since have been hand shaping from start to finish various boards from short boards, twin fins, mid-lengths and longboards, completing a total of 100 + surfboards to date.

Surfboard Repairs

Coulsons Surfboard Repairs
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Developed expertise in repairing a wide range of surf craft including surfboards, canoes, kayaks, sups, dragons boats and boats.
  • Repaired surfboards from start to finish
  • Assisted customers in understanding the nature of repairs required for their equipment, ensuring transparency and trust in the process.
  • Quoted customers for their repair and handled payment procedures

Harvey Surf

Richard Harvey
02.2022 - 01.2023

Completed an internship with Richard Harvey at Harvey Surf One day a week. The internship covered the fundamental skills of shaping, sanding, glassing, building fins and everything in between.

CYC Bureligh

Andrew Grant
02.2016 - 12.2022

During the 6 years at CYC, I was a group leader and facilitated outdoor education programs for surfing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, tubing and more. From 2020-2022 I had predominantly been driving the boat and organising/leading the tubing lessons.

Education

Certificate III - Outdoor Education

Toec Training
Qld
11-2019

Diploma - Ministry

Australian College Of Ministries
Nsw
09-2019

No Degree - Shaping

Shapers Workshop
Old
03-2019

High School Diploma -

Kings Christian College
Qld
12-2015

Certificate III - Sports Coaching

Synergy Central
Old
09-2015

Certificate - Surf Coaching

Surfing Queensland
Qld
05-2015

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Calm under pressure

Timeline

Surfboard Repairs

Coulsons Surfboard Repairs
12.2022 - 12.2024

Harvey Surf

Richard Harvey
02.2022 - 01.2023

Spier Surfboards

Self Employed
12.2019 - Current

CYC Bureligh

Andrew Grant
02.2016 - 12.2022

Certificate III - Outdoor Education

Toec Training

Diploma - Ministry

Australian College Of Ministries

No Degree - Shaping

Shapers Workshop

High School Diploma -

Kings Christian College

Certificate III - Sports Coaching

Synergy Central

Certificate - Surf Coaching

Surfing Queensland
Nathaniel Spier