Sarah Copland
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Hardworking professional well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Worker
Gohead Group
Melbourne, Vic
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Commercial Flooring
FlooringSC
Melbourne, Vic
02.2016 - 11.2021
- Measured and cut flooring materials to fit the dimensions of each room.
- Installed carpet, tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring in residential and commercial settings.
- Performed minor repairs to existing floors before installation process began.
- Prepared surfaces for installation by cleaning and leveling them.
- Applied adhesives to subfloors prior to laying down new flooring material.
- Worked with a variety of tools including saws, hammers, drills, screwdrivers.
- Removed old flooring materials such as carpets or tiles when necessary.
- Inspected rooms for any obstacles that could interfere with installation process.
- Ensured proper alignment of boards during installation process.
- Created custom cuts for around pipes or other objects in the room.
- Checked finished installations for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Provided advice on which type of flooring would best suit customer's needs.
- Maintained clean work areas throughout project duration.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with supplies needed for job sites.
- Organized supplies into appropriate containers prior to beginning projects.
- Followed safety protocols while operating power tools or hazardous materials.
- Managing employees and overseaing their work.
- I have completed jobs for Centrelink, TLC, 7/11, NGV,CUB, multiple schools and unversities and hospitals.
Car Detailer
Nanotek
Melbourne, Vic
04.2011 - 01.2016
- Cleaned and polished vehicles using wax, polishes, detergents, brushes, water hoses, vacuums and other specialized equipment.
- Maintained detailed records of all services performed on each vehicle.
- Checked for any damage to the vehicle's interior or exterior before beginning detailing work.
- Washed exterior surfaces to remove dirt and debris from the body of the vehicle.
- Applied waxes to protect paint finish from weather conditions and oxidation.
- Vacuumed carpets and upholstery to remove dust and dirt particles.
- Applied dressing to vinyl surfaces such as dashboards, door panels, consoles and armrests.
- Polished chrome trim with a soft cloth or buffer.
- Removed tar spots, tree sap and bird droppings from exterior surfaces using special cleaning solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Education
Latrobe University
Bendigo, VIC11-2016
Natural Resources Conservation
MIT
Melbourne, VIC11-2011
Skills
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Power Tool Operation
- Truck loading
- Team Collaboration
- Carpentry
- Worksite safety
- Demolition
- Site preparation
- Safety and compliance
- Construction
- Construction trade expertise
- Flooring Installation
Certification
- whitecard
- first aid
Timeline
Construction Worker
Gohead Group
01.2023 - 11.2023
Commercial Flooring
FlooringSC
02.2016 - 11.2021
Car Detailer
Nanotek
04.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Education
Latrobe University
Natural Resources Conservation
MIT
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