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Nicholas Pike

Summary

Seasoned operator bringing proven skills in managing negotiating, preparing and finalizing tasks. Meticulous, well-organized and decisive field professional skilled at cultivating and deepening productive relationships with owners, companies and stake holders. Ready to bring knowledge and abilities to this challenging role.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager

Coldstream
01.2011 - Current
  • Running our 106ha family property, managing livestock, pasture, erosion, feral pig control, weed management, water and fencing.
  • Conservation of natural bush land and Koala habitat.

Business Owner

Nicholas Pike Furniture
01.2003 - Current
  • Working with some to Sydney's best designers and architects to produce top end custom made furniture and Joinery.
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and quality to customers.
  • Maintained a profitable business for over 20 years, during that time training and supervising up to 5 employees at any one time.
  • Running up to 3 building sites at any time, and managing other trades, clients, staff and builders.
  • Implementing our workshop to go fully digital with introduction of CNC machining.
  • Strong Administrative, Project Management, Monitoring and evaluation skills.

Producer

The Wiggles
01.1998 - 12.2000
  • Coordinated with stakeholders and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
  • Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • During my time I produced 23 episodes of TV and 3 videos, "Yummy Yummy, wiggle time and Big Red Car". : )
  • Assisted in Wiggles "Big Shows" attracting audiences up to 7000 per show.

Station Hand & Farm Manager

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01.1987 - 10.1992
  • From leaving school I worked in the rural industry for approx 6 years. From helping on our own property in Bathurst to becoming an Assistant Manager in "Langoora" Thallon in western QLD.
  • Experience in running Merino, Cross Breed and Cattle.
  • Experience in Wheat production.
  • During that time I set up as a rural contractor, Providing fencing and rural services to companies such as Clyde Ag in and around Bourke and Brewarrina

Skills

  • Strong critical and strategic thinking
  • Dynamic
  • Clear communication
  • Strong computer skills
  • High level administrative and project management skills
  • Ability to be self motivated and work independently
  • Good understanding of rural issues including livestock and plant health
  • Certificate IV in Agriculture (Rupertswood 86, Sunbury)
  • 10 Years with the RFS (including Heavy 4X4 truck off-road driving course)
  • White Card, Fire Arms Licence, Heavy Vehicle Drivers Licence
  • Highly Practical

Volunteering

St. Pats Cricket u12 coach, Bathurst Rugby u12 Coach, 10 years service Perthville Fire Brigade, (Awarded Premiers Medal for services during Gospers Mt fire 2019)


Timeline

Property Manager

Coldstream
01.2011 - Current

Business Owner

Nicholas Pike Furniture
01.2003 - Current

Producer

The Wiggles
01.1998 - 12.2000

Station Hand & Farm Manager

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01.1987 - 10.1992
Nicholas Pike