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Overview
Work History
Education
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Blake Reekie

Curlewis,VIC

Summary

Well-rounded individual with high levels of drive and determination. Offering excellent communication and customer service skills while working hard.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Factory Hand

Metaland
Breakwater, VIC
10.2022 - Current
  • Stored tools in correct areas to maintain safe and organized workstations.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
  • Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
  • Operated air, manual and hydraulic tools to put together and align assemblies.
  • Operated machinery and equipment to complete production processes.
  • Followed workplace safety guidelines by wearing protective clothing and correctly operating heavy machinery.
  • Used cranes and forklifts to lift heavy materials and move items between workplaces.
  • Organized finished products and materials for storing, shipping and processing.

Pest Control Technician

Acacia Pest Control
Grovedale, VIC
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Deployed physical baits, glue boards and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests.
  • Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
  • Removed debris such as webs and nests from property to support comprehensive pest control strategies.
  • Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations and isolate sources.
  • Calculated expected costs, obtained payment and provided customers with documentation to maintain accounting accuracy.
  • Performed general pest control solutions such as bed bug and termite inspections and treatments.
  • Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
  • Adhered to most stringent safety procedures when applying chemicals.
  • Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
  • Responded to customer phone calls and emails quickly to maximize service and improve retention rates.
  • Completed required treatment documentation while on-site and returned paperwork to office for processing.
  • Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
  • Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
  • Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
  • Inspected commercial and residential buildings and structures for pest issues.

Deckhand

Hygeia Boat Charters
Geelong, VIC
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Inspected mechanical systems and shipboard equipment daily to identify upkeep requirements
  • Handled security and passenger assistance when standing watch at gangway
  • Contributed to efficient ship maintenance with regular cleaning, painting, and repairs
  • Helped coordinate docking operations, including handling lines, gangways, and anchors
  • Inspected ship equipment regularly to identify defects and coordinate repairs or replacements.

Bricklayer

Ned's Bricklaying
Geelong, VIC
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
  • Prepared work area using chalk lines, tapes, squares and levels.
  • Performed building foundation layout with proper use of measuring tools.
  • Inspected subordinates' work to confirm compliance with accepted masonry construction practices.
  • Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each masonry project.
  • Identified potential safety hazards and reported incidents and hazards to management.
  • Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
  • Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
  • Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.

Deckhand, Seabounty
Portarlington, VIC
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Inspected mechanical systems and shipboard equipment daily to identify upkeep requirements
  • Helped coordinate docking operations, including handling lines, gangways, and anchors
  • Contributed to efficient ship maintenance with regular cleaning, painting, and repairs
  • Supervised cargo movements and storage, including assigning tasks and monitoring use of heavy-duty lifts
  • Coordinated efficient vessel maintenance when in dock, including restocking supplies and replenishing fuel
  • Established clear and effective navigational plans to meet schedules and avoid hazards
  • Scheduled cleaning and maintenance activities for deck, bridge, and superstructure
  • Performed deckhand operations on deepwater fishing boats including attaching trawl doors, nets, transducers, slings, hooks and other lift devices to cables, booms, and hoists
  • Processed mussels caught onboard and prepared them for sale
  • Attached accessories such as floats, weights, and markers to nets and lines, pulled and guided nets and lines onto the vessel, removed mussels from nets, sorted and cleaned catch, and returned undesirable catch to the sea.

Education

Year 11 -

Newcomb Secondary College

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Creative problem solving
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Chemical storage
  • Safety protocols
  • Hard Working
  • Adaptability
  • Fast Learner
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Handling Machinery
  • Equipment Operation
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Valid White Card

Additional Information

References:

Brendan Bloomfeild

Acacia Pest Control

0404 188 410

Nathan Sobko

Metaland

0452 255 229

Certification

  • Forklift License

Timeline

Factory Hand

Metaland
10.2022 - Current

Pest Control Technician

Acacia Pest Control
06.2021 - 11.2021

Deckhand

Hygeia Boat Charters
01.2021 - 05.2021

Bricklayer

Ned's Bricklaying
04.2020 - 10.2020

Deckhand, Seabounty
02.2017 - 07.2018

Year 11 -

Newcomb Secondary College

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