Thomas Swain
Perth,WA
Summary
My Name is Thomas James Swain, I come from a small surf town called Waihi Beach located in the Western Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. I am a Resourceful Hammer Hand known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in precision hammering, blueprint reading, and equipment maintenance. Excel in teamwork, communication, and time management, ensuring seamless work flow on construction projects. Thrives on learning new skills quickly and approaches daily challenges with flexibility and openness to changing needs. Superior work ethic with excellent communication, multitasking and prioritization skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hammer Hand
Steel Shed Systems BOP Ltd and Bay Bulit Homes (2007) Ltd
Kati Kati, BOP, New Zealand
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in the framing of walls and ceilings for residential buildings.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, drills, chisels.
- Provided assistance in rigging operations when needed.
- Installed drywall panels, insulation, metal studs, and ceiling grids.
- Assembled cabinetry, counters, shelves and other fixtures using appropriate fasteners.
- Hung doors, installed windows and trim.
- Maintained a clean job site by removing debris after each shift.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine job specifications.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen such as electricians, plumbers, painters.
- Installed roofing material such as shingles or metal sheets on sloped surfaces.
- Participated in demolition projects, safely breaking down structures using tools and machinery.
- Followed all safety guidelines and procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Operated various hand and power tools safely following established guidelines.
- Assisted skilled workers with plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks as needed.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
Hammer Hand/Builder's Apprentice
DMAC
Western Bay Of Plenty, BOP, New Zealand
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Apart of the crew building a new Timber Frame shed From Frames till finish (including roofing) + a new residential home on the same property starting from boxing for slab to be pour right through to the finished product.
- Renovated an American style barn in a garage/ Granny flat.
- Jobs i have learnt how to do and have been involved in from this company include Framing, Boxing, basics of concrete, gib, iron roofing 'n' cladding, soffits , finishing trims, installing doors and hardware, demolition, use of different types of tools wether that be powered or manual.
- Also how to deal with customers and showing respect and politeness to work personal
Surf Lifeguard
Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Waihi Beach, BOP, New Zealand
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Paid Lifeguard in the summers from 2020-2023
- Communicated with members of the public regarding safety procedures while at the beach or in the ocean.
- Assisted with maintaining a safe environment on the beach by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies for any issues that arose on the beach or in the water.
- Monitored weather conditions to assess potential hazards.
- Performed rescues utilizing rescue tubes and other lifesaving equipment.
Swim Instructor
Splash Swim School Kati Kati
Kati Kati, BOP, New Zealand
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
Education
NCEA LVL 2 -
Kati Kati College
Katikati, BOP, New Zealand11-2021
Skills
- Basic Carpentry
- Safety Compliance
- Hand tools operation
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Good communication skills
- Hard Working
- Honest
Affiliations
In my off days i enjoy hobbies such as
- Surfing, Skating, Basketball, Rugby, Being Outside, Fishing, Operating boats, Hanging with friends and family
Accomplishments
In sports I have achieved
- Life Guard of the year and Patrol Captain of the year at my Surf lifesaving Club in the summer of 2022/23
- Winning Team of the Year at Eastern Regional SLS Awards for my IRB Racing Team in Under 19's
- 1st overall Team in Under 19 IRB racing at North Islands as the driver
- Being apart of the Kati Kati 1st XV rugby team in Year 11 and 12 which went on to win the Bay of Plenty 1st division grade in 2021
- Apart of the Kati Kati Senior A basketball team in all of my Years at School that i was eligible for
Certification
During my time as a Surf LIfeGuard at Waihi Beach SLS Club I was able to achieve my
- IRB Crewperson Award
- Senior Lifeguard IRB Drivers Award
- SLA Instructor Award
- SLS Patrol Captain Award
- SLS NZ First aid Lvl 3 Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hammer Hand
Steel Shed Systems BOP Ltd and Bay Bulit Homes (2007) Ltd
03.2023 - 07.2024
Hammer Hand/Builder's Apprentice
DMAC
03.2022 - 03.2023
Swim Instructor
Splash Swim School Kati Kati
10.2021 - 03.2022
Surf Lifeguard
Surf Life Saving New Zealand
12.2020 - 02.2023
NCEA LVL 2 -
Kati Kati College
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