SIMON HAKMAN
Waterford West
Summary
My career objective is to secure a challenging position in a reputable organisation to expand my knowledge and skills.
To secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilise my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Whilst being employed in the marine industry and previously in the building, construction industry and automotive industry, I have gained valuable experience in construction, maintenance, mechanical, customer service and developed a keen eye for detail and take pride in the work I do.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AUTO AND MARINE DETAILER
SELF-EMPLOYED
03.2022 - Current
- Social media and website marketing for business posts.
- Liaising with clients with regards to enquiries and bookings.
- Taking payments.
- Preparing Invoices.
- Inspecting the job on arrival and notifying the client of any issues prior to starting the job.
- Completing interior and exterior auto and marine detailing to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Completing paint corrections on both auto and marine jobs.
ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION
SURE POWER INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Calculating and drawing wire diagrams from paper, down onto large templates to be able to manufacture harnesses
- Reading diagrams and precisely manufacturing complete marine and yacht wiring harnesses for big companies such as Riviera
- Performing tasks by a schedules date on time every time
- Customer service roles as they supply all marine products direct with the public as well
- We need to gather marine parts or certain wire cables and cut to specific size terminated or lugs fitted if needed
- Gained general knowledge of marine wiring required for different countries
DETAILER
GOLD COAST BMW AND MINI GARAGE
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Responsible for detailing brand new and used prestige luxury sports cars to an extremely high standard, to which I had a great pleasure in doing so and always strived to ensure when I am finished that the customer is absolutely satisfied
- After washing, I needed a keen eye to assess the paint and determine what needs to be done for a perfect mirror finish
- Chose the correct buff, machine pads, along with compounds and also wet sand if necessary to get the desired finish
- Maintain a high level of standard for showroom and yard vehicles that are on display while greeting customers and assisting their needs in a friendly manner
- General cleaning and maintenance of the dealership – mowing, painting walls, maintain gardens, keep cars full of fuel and batteries charged
- Apply paint interior protections and ceramic coatings
- Part fitting, spoilers, splitters, wings, tow bars and roof racks
2IC CONCRETOR
CONCRETING101
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Second in charge to head concreting contractor subcontracted to residential builders to prepare, lay, and finish all aspects of concreting in the construction of new residential homes
- As the leading hand I supervise staff, organise resources for jobs, review house plans, invoice and perform quotations
- Working physically under challenging environmental and job-specific conditions (all weather conditions such as heat and rain, tight timeframes and labour-intensive physically demanding work)
- Use and maintenance of all tools of trade such as trowel, edger, power tools, grinder, saw, etc
- Role requires strong skills in decision making, team work, time management, dependability and ability to comprehend detailed engineering and house plans
CONCRETOR
LAWES ENTERPRISES PTY LTD
06.2007 - 01.2016
- Concreter sub-contracted to perform all aspects of concreting work such as house foundations, slabs, driveways, sheds, pathways and pool surrounds
- Working as part of a team I gained valuable experience in all aspects of concreting and am proud to have worked on the construction of hundreds of new homes in South East Queensland and various Mater Prize Homes and Surf Life Saving Prize Homes
APPRENTICE MECHANIC
PERFORMANCE STEERING & TUNING
03.2006 - 10.2007
- Responsible for: servicing vehicles; vehicle testing for roadworthiness; engine rebuilds; product knowledge of car parts; ordering parts; workshop safety procedures and factory cleaning
- Communication with customers to obtain and relay information about vehicle issues to help assess the problem in terms of cause/time/cost and to determine a solution
- Undertaking detailed checklists to ensure all required mechanical work undertaken and documented
- Sourcing cheapest suppliers of quality vehicle parts for particular car requirements
LABOURER
SOUTH EAST STEEL FRAMES
02.2007 - 05.2007
- Responsible for making steel house frames
- Factory cleaning
- Adhering to strict workshop safety procedures
VARIOUS LABOURER ROLES
THE TYRE FACTORY & MATRAVOELGYI PLASTERING
03.2003 - 03.2006
- Tyre Fitting labourer responsible for: tyre fitting, general yard hand, cleaning and performing workshop duties as required
- Plastering labourer responsible for: organising tools and materials, preparing plaster, sanding newly constructed homes as part of a team
- Construction site assistant responsible for: making sure workplace is clean and safe for fellow team members, painting, pressure washing, measure cut steel and timbre, caulking joints, delivery driving, and any other job thrown at me
Education
CERTIFICATE III IN AUTOMOTIVE -
FACE TO FACE TRAINING
01.2014
CERTIFICATE III IN AUTOMOTIVE - undefined
01.2002
Skills
- Experienced in using a range of machinery such as saw, cutters, drills, nail guns, jack hammer, hammer drill, laser levels
- Knowledge of car parts and accessories
- Ability to remove and replace car parts required
- Blue card
- Enjoy practical and manual work
- Good organizational skills
- Strong passion for cars machinery and intricate challenging work
- Queensland driver’s licence – open manual
- Technical aptitude – can research and learn quickly
- Great team player
- More than happy to do any task given to me to the best of my ability
Timeline
AUTO AND MARINE DETAILER
SELF-EMPLOYED
03.2022 - Current
ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION
SURE POWER INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
02.2021 - 11.2021
DETAILER
GOLD COAST BMW AND MINI GARAGE
04.2017 - 12.2019
2IC CONCRETOR
CONCRETING101
02.2016 - 03.2017
CONCRETOR
LAWES ENTERPRISES PTY LTD
06.2007 - 01.2016
LABOURER
SOUTH EAST STEEL FRAMES
02.2007 - 05.2007
APPRENTICE MECHANIC
PERFORMANCE STEERING & TUNING
03.2006 - 10.2007
VARIOUS LABOURER ROLES
THE TYRE FACTORY & MATRAVOELGYI PLASTERING
03.2003 - 03.2006
CERTIFICATE III IN AUTOMOTIVE - undefined
CERTIFICATE III IN AUTOMOTIVE -
FACE TO FACE TRAINING
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