Richard Ford
St Georges Basin,NSW
Summary
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Inspector
Shoalhaven City Council
11.2006 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Conducted detailed structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
Linesman
Telstra
03.1995 - 09.2006
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground telephony lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Performed maintenance work in varied weather conditions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Security Officer
Reserve Bank Of Australia
02.1992 - 03.1995
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorised persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorised visitors.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Security Officer
Wormald Security
04.1992 - 02.1995
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorised visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios and mobile phones.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Soldier - Paratrooper
Royal Australian Army
12.1986 - 02.1992
- Experience in aircraft operations from dispatching heavy drops to parachuting from various military aircrafts whilst liaising with pilots and loadmaster.
- Experience around multiple rotary and fixed wing aircrafts.
- Experience in communication between pilots and crew via radio headsets.
- Filling out required paperwork for sortie information.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete infantry related training and exercises.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cowra High School
Cowra, NSW12.1985
Skills
- Visual Inspections
- Inspection Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Level 1 and 2 Bridge Inspector.
- Coxswain Ticket
- Workcover NSW White Card
Volunteer Positions
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority - SAR Supply Dropping (PADS) - Dispatching life rafts and food supplies using heli-boxes from Search and Rescue aircraft.
- NSW Rural Fire Service - Bush Fire Fighter and Village Fire Fighter
Timeline
Asset Inspector
Shoalhaven City Council
11.2006 - Current
Linesman
Telstra
03.1995 - 09.2006
Security Officer
Wormald Security
04.1992 - 02.1995
Security Officer
Reserve Bank Of Australia
02.1992 - 03.1995
Soldier - Paratrooper
Royal Australian Army
12.1986 - 02.1992
High School Diploma -
Cowra High School
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