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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Additional Information
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Socrates Spyrou

Building Surveyor
Point Cook,VIC

Summary

Results-oriented Surveyor with expertise in building surveyor services. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and regulations Excellent communication, problem-solving and planning skills. Operated effectively in independent and team-centered roles.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Surveyor

Westside Building Surveyors
07.2021 - Current
  • Provide independent oversight of buildings and building work throughout construction process and upon completion of construction to ensure that buildings are safe for use, accessible and energy efficient
  • Issue building permits
  • Carry out inspections of buildings and building work
  • Issue certificates of final inspection and occupancy permits
  • Approve temporary occupation of buildings, and
  • Enforce safety and building standards through:
  • Giving and enforcing directions to fix non- compliant building work
  • Causing building notice to be served
  • Making building orders, and
  • Making emergency orders (municipal building surveyors only).

Building Surveyor

Checkpoint Building Surveyors
08.2017 - 06.2021

Building Surveyor

ACME Building Consultants & JNAT Building Permit
01.2015 - 06.2017

Labor Worker

Unique Build
02.2013 - 12.2015
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
  • Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents.
  • Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
  • Handled customer inquiries courteously and professionally to enhance satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training of new employees on company policies, procedures and processes.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
  • Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.

Pizza Cook

Vivere
03.2012 - 08.2015
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Received incoming customer calls, recording order details and personal information and issuing estimates as to preparation and delivery times.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
  • Prepared fresh dough and other pre-made items, following store recipes to mix ingredients, allowing for sufficient rising or cooking and placing in cooler for storage until needed.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
  • Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally to prevent negative reviews or loss of business.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.

Picker Packer

Premium People Warehousing
02.2012 - 08.2013
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
  • Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
  • Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes, and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
  • Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
  • Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with customers and vendors through excellent customer service.
  • Conducted periodic inventory audits to verify accuracy.
  • Replenished items taken from shelves, safely using equipment to lift and organize products.
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks to move merchandise.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Building Technology

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
09.2015

Skills

  • Special Requirements
  • Presentations
  • Field Operations
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Team Leadership
  • Property Assessments
  • Building Permit Applications
  • Prepare Data
  • Team Meetings
  • Project Deadlines
  • Profit Margins
  • Commercial Projects
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Mentoring
  • Problem Resolution

Hobbies

My current following hobbies are:

- Fishing

- Swimming

- Gym

- Camping

- Shooting Range

Additional Information

- Military service for 2 years

- Been living in Australia since 2010

- Got a pet dog

- Enjoy travelling overseas

Languages

Greek
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Building Surveyor

Westside Building Surveyors
07.2021 - Current

Building Surveyor

Checkpoint Building Surveyors
08.2017 - 06.2021

Building Surveyor

ACME Building Consultants & JNAT Building Permit
01.2015 - 06.2017

Labor Worker

Unique Build
02.2013 - 12.2015

Pizza Cook

Vivere
03.2012 - 08.2015

Picker Packer

Premium People Warehousing
02.2012 - 08.2013

Advanced Diploma - Building Technology

Victoria University

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