Sonny Knight
my names sonny knight , im 23 years old , Im from a small country town in rural NSW called Nyngan ,currently resigning in Newcastle .
I moved to Newcastle to chase boxing as a professional athlete after i completed my apprenticeship. After completion of apprenticeship i stayed for another 2 years with Stanton building for further experience before moving to Newcastle & being with karandonis building for 2 years. After 2 years i went & worked for myself as a sub-contractor while fighting as a professional boxer.
I am Disciplined and motivated professional with a strong work ethic, known for reliable task completion and composure under pressure. Ready to leverage my expertise in carpentry to exceed project goals. I have deep eye for perfection & commitment to complete work, I have strong work ethic & willing to put in the hard yards to complete projects in the given timeline, i enjoy working as a group to complete jobs & resolving the problem but can also work alone & be efficient within the workplace.
Work History
Professional Boxer
1 Year 6 Months- very professional , disciplined & determined with my work & work area , I thrive off hard work & handle being under pressure calmly & efficient
- Developed and executed training regimens to enhance strength, agility, and endurance.
- Analyzed opponent strategies to create effective fight plans and improve performance.
- Collaborated with coaches to refine techniques and optimize fight preparation.
- Mentored emerging boxers on skill development and competitive strategies.
Carpentry, Sub Contractor
1 Year 7 Months- Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction and alignment with objectives.
- Developed comprehensive estimates for projects, enhancing budgeting accuracy and resource allocation.
- Established strong relationships with clients through effective communication and responsiveness to inquiries.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
Carpenter
1 Year 7 Months- Constructed frameworks and structures using wood, metal, and other materials efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise measurements and cuts.
- Installed fixtures, cabinetry, and flooring with attention to detail and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within established timelines effectively.
- Maintained organized workspaces, enhancing productivity and reducing hazards during projects.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Carpenter
5 Years 4 Months- I left school in year 11 ,2019, started apprenticeship & completed it with stanton building.
- being in a rural town with limited trades we covered several trades & completing jobs across a range of different trades in different locations
- Installed fixtures, cabinetry, and flooring with attention to detail and quality standards.
- Operated hand and power tools safely while adhering to safety protocols on job sites.
- Assisted in the training of new carpenters on tool usage and construction techniques.
- Conducted routine inspections of completed work to ensure compliance with building codes.
Education
High School Diploma
I completed all my schooling and education at nyngan nsw , completing public school then going onto nyngan high school.
completed year 10 & 11 before deciding i want be a carpenter & leaving school to complete a apprenticship.
Skills
Accomplishments
. 4 x Australian boxing champion
. 2 x NSW champion jnr & snr
. Indigenous all stars boxing team captain.
. NSW boxing team representative
. nationals silver medallist
. signed with FIGHT LIFE MANAGMENT (glen jennings) , A managment team that holds some of Australia's biggest boxing stars, such as , ( tim tszyu , nikika tszyu , liam wilson ) ect.
. western rams rugby league representative player
. nsw school boys rugby league representative apart of PNG tour team
. Australian day sports person of the year x2
. Australian day young citizen of the year
. Apprentice of the year award nominee
. cert 3 in carpentry
Timeline
Professional Boxer
Carpentry, Sub Contractor
Carpenter
Carpenter
Nyngan High School
young sports person of the year x2
2 years in a row i won the Australian day young sports person of the year. i was fighting alot in the ametures traveling over 6 hours to sydney or the coast to fight . once i would fight i jump in car with my coach and drive 5-6 hours home and play first grade football the next day in group 11 comp on the sunday . Back to work on monday , i would be on the tools working hard to afford to do it all over again , come friday i would knock off work jump in car and if i wasnt traveling to fight i was driving 3-4 hours just to get sparring or the correct treatment for recovery.
through all of this the town seen my commitment & discipline to work and sports , by giving me the sports person of the year twice really boosted my reputation as a hard worker that takes pride in what he does. im very proud of it.