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Work History
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Nicholas Harvey

Singleton Heights,NSW

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level trade or trade assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

NSW Police Force
05.2002 - 04.2010
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.

Carpenter

Self-employed
01.1999 - 04.2001
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve productivity and workflow.
  • Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.

Vehicle Builder (Train Refurbishment)

Goninan PTY LTD
01.1995 - 12.1999
  • Refurbishment of Passenger Trains to plans, utilising welding, bending cutting, drilling, pop-riveting, screwing of metal panels and installations of floors, interior walls, seating etc.
  • Disassemble of drivers cab and refurbishment of seating.
  • Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Achieved multiple large-scale projects on time, within budget and to high-quality standards through meticulous planning.
  • Implemented safety codes and regulations to maintain site compliance and uphold safe working conditions.
  • Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Helped with door and window installations.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.

Apprentice Carpenter

Jones Homes (HIA Of Australia)
01.1992 - 12.1995
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Interpreted specifications and construction drawings to understand tasks necessary to complete each job.
  • Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Police Studies

Charles Sturt University
Goulburn, Australia
2002

Master Builder - Carpentry

Tafe
Newcastle, Australia
12.1996

High School Diploma -

San Clemente
Mayfield
12.1991

Skills

  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Community Engagement
  • Special task forces
  • Emergency Response
  • Report Writing
  • Crime Prevention
  • Surveillance
  • Community Relations
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Law Enforcement
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Case Management
  • Police reports
  • Relationship building and management
  • Officer Training
  • Fingerprinting
  • Legal Compliance
  • Emergency planning
  • Schedule Management
  • Machine Operation
  • Labor oversight
  • Equipment management
  • Site Maintenance
  • Work Site Preparation
  • Client Relations
  • Frame and Component Building
  • Woodwork Joinery
  • Flooring Installation
  • Minor Plumbing and Welding
  • Estimation skills
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Following Instructions
  • Project Planning
  • Edge Joining
  • Finish Carpentry
  • Building code compliance
  • Remodeling Projects
  • Tool Maintenance
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Worksite safety
  • Hand and power tools
  • Measuring and Cutting
  • Inspection and repair

Accomplishments

  • Earned a Certificate of Merit for courage and professionalism and devotion to Duty displayed at Cessnock on the 20 January 2003 issued Assistant Police Commissioner Peter Parsons.
  • Lock-up Police officer at Jerry's Plains police station for Hunter Valley Police- 2006-2008.
  • Collaborated with team of police officers in the development of operations in community policing.


Additional Information

Employment Referees:

Keith Couper

Quality Assurance Manager

Gemco Rail, Rutherford

Contact: 0418696274.


Manbir Singh

Previous Work Colleague

Highway Patrol Officer NSW

Contact: 0419873958

Timeline

Police Officer

NSW Police Force
05.2002 - 04.2010

Carpenter

Self-employed
01.1999 - 04.2001

Vehicle Builder (Train Refurbishment)

Goninan PTY LTD
01.1995 - 12.1999

Apprentice Carpenter

Jones Homes (HIA Of Australia)
01.1992 - 12.1995

Advanced Diploma - Police Studies

Charles Sturt University

Master Builder - Carpentry

Tafe

High School Diploma -

San Clemente

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