Zachary Kooistra
Adamstown,New South Wales
Summary
Cabinet Maker with 7 years of experience in high-end renovations, exemplifying a keen eye for detail and craftsmanship. Transitioned to Operations Manager in the logistics sector, successfully recruiting top talent and overseeing performance metrics across diverse applications. Later served as a Tree Arborist at Skinnys Tree Solutions, specializing in tree risk assessments and client consultations while enhancing team safety protocols. Committed to advancing urban forest health through precision pruning techniques aligned with Australian standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tree Arborist
Skinnys Tree Solutions
Glenorie, New South Wales
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Facilitated safety meetings on tree health and care maintenance.
- Performed tree risk assessments to identify potential hazards posed by existing trees.
- Maintained records of tree care activities including planting, pruning, pest control.
- Collected debris from trimmed and pruned trees to clean up work sites.
- Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.
- Climbed trees using safety equipment to access branches for trimming and pruning.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Removed, pruned and maintained trees and other vegetation.
- Advised clients on species selection and planting locations to promote healthy urban forests.
- Trained staff on proper safety protocols when working around large trees.
- Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.
- Safely removed hazardous trees and limbs to protect properties and ensure public safety.
- Maintained tools and equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, and climbing gear, ensuring operational safety.
Operations Manager
Be Cool Refrigerated Couriers
Newcastle, New South Wales
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
- Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
- Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
Apprentice Cabinet Maker
Commodore Kitchens
Arcadia, Nsw
06.2011 - 01.2016
- Measured raw materials to be used for cabinet making projects.
- Assisted with installation of base, trim and crown moldings to achieve desired looks and quality of construction.
- Maintained a clean work area by cleaning up after each job was completed.
- Operated boring machines to bore holes for insertion of screws and dowels.
- Assisted in the construction of custom cabinets and furniture pieces, including cutting, sanding, assembling, finishing and installation.
- Mastered panel saw, clamps and drilling and dowel machinery and applied skills toward producing high-quality work for every customer.
- Read blueprints and plans to understand project specifications.
- Adhered to company policies regarding quality control standards.
- Operated sanders and laminating machines to adhere wood laminate to surfaces.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
Year 9 Completion - Wood Work
Galston High School
Sydney, NSW02-2010
Skills
- Tree risk assessment
- Tree species identification
- Equipment maintenance
- Tree pruning techniques
- Safety protocol training
- Client consultation
- Staff training
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
- Safety procedures
- Hazard assessment
- Climbing skills
- Decision-making
Certification
Cert III in cabinet making
Chainsaw ticket
HR truck license
First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tree Arborist
Skinnys Tree Solutions
02.2022 - 05.2024
Operations Manager
Be Cool Refrigerated Couriers
09.2016 - 02.2021
Apprentice Cabinet Maker
Commodore Kitchens
06.2011 - 01.2016
Year 9 Completion - Wood Work
Galston High School
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