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Stuart Crowl

Alphington,VIC

Summary

Dynamic business owner with extensive experience in timber construction and team management, successfully leading projects at Aarons Outdoor Living. Proven track record in material sourcing and customer service, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining safety compliance, consistently delivering exceptional results across diverse projects.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Safety First Playground Maintenance
ALPHINGTON, VIC
09.2023 - Current

Contracted To Greenleaves Childcare Centres Australia wide (approx 70 centers)

- Repair and maintenance of all timber playground equipment

- Construction of merbau deckings

- Construction of garden beds

- Staining of timber products

- Sourcing of all materials

- Quoting of jobs

- Liasing with centre management staff and head office.

Business Owner

Apollo Bay Cottages
Apollo Bay, VIC
02.2020 - 04.2023

Self management of personally owned holiday cottages (8 in total) situated on 8 acres of land.

- Gardening and grounds keeping

- Repairs and maintenance to all cottages, as required.

- Guest management

- Building of pergolas and sheds on site

Business Owner

Aarons Outdoor Living
Campbellfield, VIC
05.2016 - 02.2020

Sales and construction of outdoor timber products

- Management of 10 builders and 4 office staff

- Construction in Australian treated pine of pergolas, gazebos, granny flats, timber sheds, cubby houses and home studios

- Fit-out of childcare centre playgrounds

- Construction of merbau deckings

- Customer Liason

- Site inspections

- Quoting of all jobs

- Ordering and stacking of timber

- Inspection of works completed

- Maintenance of sales yard

- Development of new products

- Trouble shooting

Floor Manager

Briamar Press
Bundoora, VIC
01.1991 - 05.2016

- Head Machinist for our family printing business.

- Managed a team of 8 print staff

- Set up, operated, and adjusted printing presses to produce printed materials

- Performed daily maintenance and cleaning of printing machines.

- Collaborated with team members on projects involving multiple presses or complex jobs.

- Heavily involved in all decision making relating to the company.

Skills

  • Material sourcing
  • Forklift operation
  • Quoting jobs
  • Proficient in the use of power tools
  • Customer service
  • Site inspections
  • Team management
  • Timber construction
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety compliance
  • Multitasking and organization

Affiliations

  • 5th-degree black belt in Muay Thai
  • 3rd degree black belt (sensei) Zen Do Kai
  • 2nd degree black-belt Fighting Fit
  • 2nd degree Master Krav Maga

Timeline

Business Owner

Safety First Playground Maintenance
09.2023 - Current

Business Owner

Apollo Bay Cottages
02.2020 - 04.2023

Business Owner

Aarons Outdoor Living
05.2016 - 02.2020

Floor Manager

Briamar Press
01.1991 - 05.2016
Stuart Crowl