- Volunteering
- Outdoor Recreation
- Rock Climbing
- Surfing
- Camping
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Drawing and Painting
- Photography
- Creative Writing
- Chess
THOMAS COUPE
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Results-oriented sales consultant with 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Seeking a career and lifestyle change. Valued member of the industry-leading Design 10 team. Adept at providing technical consultations, managing clients, implementing marketing strategies, and driving innovation. Established reputation as a Construction Artist, completing over 300 projects in landscaping, playgrounds, and tiny houses. Demonstrates strong business acumen and exceptional stakeholder management abilities. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills. Thrived as an integral part of a close-knit team of three. Eagerly anticipates the opportunity to contribute to a larger team with a shared objective.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales consultant
Design 10
06.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: The Geelong and Ballarat based Mitre 10
- It’s a broad role which encompasses one on one sales, product research, administration and design of custom orders, predominantly relating to doors and door furniture
- A significant change from Trade work, I currently work as part of the sales and administration team for The Geelong and Ballarat based Mitre 10
- I work within a well-regarded and enthusiastic team in an enjoyable workplace in Belmont
- We have recently become the leading custom door supply team in the Geelong region
- Assess customer requirements, liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to determine best solutions, quote and order to customer’s needs
- Liaise with inhouse logistics, warehousing team and other sales consultants
- Handling of payments, dispute resolution, handling of sensitive information
- Showroom maintenance and upkeep
- The Geelong and Ballarat based Mitre 10
- It’s a broad role which encompasses one on one sales, product research, administration and design of custom orders, predominantly relating to doors and door furniture
- The transition of environment to a showroom and into team-based employment has been a welcome change
- The most difficult adjustment is that of entering a large organisation where roles are specialised and limited
- The demand on my computer skills has been a major challenge, I have enjoyed focussing on these skills and lifting my technology-based abilities to meet the requirements
Managing director
Blue Leaf Creations P/L and TC Tiny
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Originally incorporated as a structural landscaping company specialising in residential outdoor areas, Blue Leaf Creations became solely a playground and play space contractor before evolving into a Tiny House building business in 2018
- Customers have ranged from primary schools, councils, holiday home buyers, artists and authors as wells as DYI Tiny House builders
- All aspects of running the business, as per Skills Summary on page 1
- Plan, advertise and prepare speaking events and expos
- Write and deliver presentations
- Writing articles to publicly promote bushfire safety
- Originally incorporated as a structural landscaping company specialising in residential outdoor areas, Blue Leaf Creations became solely a playground and play space contractor before evolving into a Tiny House building business in 2018
- Finalist for multiple Tiny House awards in 2023, the ‘Ned Kelly’ is the most bushfire resilient constructed tiny house on wheels to date, featuring zero carbon emissions and on-road compliance
- Displayed at the Tiny Homes expo at Geelong and Sydney and was filmed for numerous channels media outlets
- In 2022, I published my methods for creating Bushfire resilient houses on wheels
- The construction of ‘The Book Bunker’ in 2021, an experimental concept which gained national recognition from various publications
Volunteer
Wurruk’an Eco Village
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Set in Gippsland Victoria and founded in 2014 as an experiment in social and ecological cohesion
- My fondest role has been leadership of a cabinetmaking workshop, with approximately 8 apprentices, we completed an island bench and cabinet from recycled materials, the total spend was $43
- Design and construct timber frames, decking and cabinetry using recycled or scrap materials
- Train residents in the use of power and hand tools
- Provide complex quantity estimations and quality inspections of recycled materials
- Design, construct and renovation various types of ‘tiny house’
- Set in Gippsland Victoria and founded in 2014 as an experiment in social and ecological cohesion
Commercial carpentry labour hire
AMRIC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Commercial carpentry labour hire
- Commercial carpentry labour hire
Volunteer
Catani Cricket Club
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Having spent most of our youth playing various sports within the township, my brother Rob and I resurrected the club, starting at the juniors and working our way up
- The number of teams rose from two to six in six years
- Funds increased by 30% during this period despite our heavy investment in facilities and equipment
- We were able to reclaim a disused ground and restore it to A grade condition
- In 2015, the under 15’s won the clubs first junior premiership in 10 years
- Roles: Under 11’s and under 13’s coach, Junior coordinator, Groundsman, Treasurer
Fire safety technician
Firewatch Westernport
01.2001 - 01.2010
Carpentry apprentice
Gippsland Group training
01.2004 - 01.2008
Hay Carting and farm hand
01.2000 - 01.2004
Education
RSA -
Galaxy Training
06-2024
HLTAID003+HLTAID001 - Provide First Aid + CPR
Premium Health
Victoria02-2024
Forklift Licence - Plant Operation
Multiskill Training
10-2023
B Grade Asbestos removal -
Hazcon
01.2016
Cert IV - OH&S
Business Professional Group
06-2012
Cert. IV - Building and Construction
Business Professional Group
01.2012
Cert. III - Carpentry
TAFE
01.2008
Low Rise Scaffold -
Work Safety Centre
01.2007
Explosive Power Tools -
TAFE
01.2005
Trench Shoring -
East Gippsland Institute of TAFE
01.2004
Skills
- Customer Service
- Consultative and technical sales
- Objection handling
- Tiny house design and construction
- Playground design and construction
- Carpentry and Structural landscaping
- OH&S design and management
- Metal fabrication
- Painting and decorating
- Roof plumbing and Stormwater
- Trailer design and construction
- Forklift and Plant operating
- Bushfire Fire protection
- Microsoft office
- Sympac Point of sale software
- CAD
- Photography and photo editing
- Solar system design and installation
- Thermal efficient design
- Structural engineering
- Project management
- Cash flow health and safety compliance
- Dispute resolution
- Product development
- Estimating and quoting
Accomplishments
As a team of Three, we were able to maintain our sales projections through despite a significant downturn throughout the Geelong region.
I was able to use my engineering experience to innovate a variety of new products, not previously used within our niche. My experience as a builder was also a useful asset in standardisation our systems and communication.
References
Provided on request
Skillssummary
Carpentry, Tiny houses, Playgrounds, Structural landscaping, Furniture, Sculpting, Welding, Concreting, Painting and decorating, Roof plumbing, Stormwater, Trailer construction, Tree lopping, Saw milling, Tool maintenance, Plant operating, Fire protection, Outlook, Sympac Point of sale software, CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Mac OS, Photography and photo editing, Solar systems, Thermal dynamics, Structural engineering, Bushfire protection, OHS systems, Ergonomics, Customer service, Sales, Data entry, Project management, Costings and cash flow health and safety compliance, Dispute resolution, Product development, Estimating and quoting, Designing and drafting, Material research, Print marketing, Social media
Certification
Cert III in Carpentry
Cert IV in Construction
Cert IV in OH&S
Interests
Timeline
Sales consultant
Design 10
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Wurruk’an Eco Village
06.2016 - 01.2018
Commercial carpentry labour hire
AMRIC
01.2015 - 01.2016
Managing director
Blue Leaf Creations P/L and TC Tiny
01.2008 - 01.2023
Volunteer
Catani Cricket Club
01.2008 - 01.2013
Carpentry apprentice
Gippsland Group training
01.2004 - 01.2008
Fire safety technician
Firewatch Westernport
01.2001 - 01.2010
Hay Carting and farm hand
01.2000 - 01.2004
B Grade Asbestos removal -
Hazcon
Cert. IV - Building and Construction
Business Professional Group
Cert. III - Carpentry
TAFE
Low Rise Scaffold -
Work Safety Centre
Explosive Power Tools -
TAFE
Trench Shoring -
East Gippsland Institute of TAFE
RSA -
Galaxy Training
HLTAID003+HLTAID001 - Provide First Aid + CPR
Premium Health
Forklift Licence - Plant Operation
Multiskill Training
Cert IV - OH&S
Business Professional Group
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