Peter Shaw-Velzen

• Develop innovative and practical kitchen designs in accordance with architectural briefs and client sketches and designs, communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and budget constraints.
• Utilise various design software and in-house ordering systems to create detailed plans for clients, production, assembly teams, and installation crews. Pay meticulous attention to clearances, appliance specifications, and installation requirements to ensure smooth project results.
• Demonstrate expertise in kitchen appliances, fixtures, and materials to ensure compatibility and functionality, anticipating issues that may arise due to building codes and constraints, industry standards and regulations, and meticulous attention to clearances, appliance specifications, and installation requirements to ensure precision outcomes.
• Anticipate and address potential challenges during the design, production, and installation phases. Collaborate with production teams to establish realistic timelines for manufacturing and installation.

• Used personal expertise and building skills to manage building projects that covered new residential homes, architect designed homes, large and complex renovations and additions and over 60 kitchens and bathroom renovations.
• Hired, monitored and motivated subcontractors to keep to tight schedules, budgetary requirements and quality outcomes.
• Responsible for design and subsequent production of concept drawings and plans for council approvals based on customer desires and vision.
• Oversaw recruitment and training of apprentices. High level mentor and coaching skills to support apprenticeship success.
• Closely monitored coworkers and subcontractors providing on site training to minimize safety accidents, maximize productivity and ensure staff job satisfaction.
• Monitored safety and assessed risk levels and mitigation strategies on all worksites and jobs.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions

As Owner and Manager of TED Australia I was responsible not only for daily operations but all aspects of its fiscal reporting and financial management. Responsible for design and deployment of IT infrastructure, and recruitment and deployment of its staff.

Achievements:

• Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning along with uncompromising attitude to quality control and customer service,
• Highly skilled in design and construction of dedicated custom designed Art Transit cases and implementation of custom packing and storage solutions for touring, preservation and archival purposes.
• Responsible for all aspects of accounts (QuickBooks Account software), project coordination and day-to-day operational planning including tender and quotation duties.
• Responsible for fulfilling company's obligations in order to comply with NSW occupational Health and safety Regulations.

Professional Drummer with the following Musical Groups

• 1982-1985 - 1999-2001 The Gadflys
• 1985 -1988 The Plunderers
• 1988-1994 The Falling Joys
• Performed on, Recorded and released 10 Albums and over 18 singles and appeared on many TV shows including Good News Week.
• Performed and toured extensively throughout Australia, The United Kingdom, Europe and The United States
• Wrote , rehearsed and performed original or adapted songs and musical works for paying audiences
• Focused on keeping audience engaged, happy and entertained during musical performances and shows
• Gave fans positive experiences and good memories by delivering exceptional and well rehearsed musical performances.