Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Work Preference
Timeline
Zachary Peckham-Mckenzie
Open To Work

Zachary Peckham-Mckenzie

Summary

Dedicated team player and expert soldier adept at managing equipment, performing patrols and providing updates to unit leaders. Proficient in assessing risk, maintaining safety gear and evaluating terrain.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Rifleman

Australian Army
Sydney , NSW
07.2015 - 02.2021
  • Operated weapons in ground combat missions.
  • Engaged with rifle platoon and executed mission of locating and destroying enemy by fire and maneuvers and repelled assaults by fire and close combat.
  • Followed orders from a fire team leader quickly and without question.
  • Developed warning orders.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly, delivered effective remediation and worked efficiently with team members in fast-paced, dangerous and intense environments.
  • Mastered every weapon type known to Defence, exhibited full expertise on weapon components and how to clean and worked in squads and in various fighting formations.
  • Improved inventory control accuracies, ensuring proper maintenance of rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades.
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies, developing organization systems for records and reports.
  • Provided daily briefings on topics such as safety and risk assessments.
  • Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.

Storeman

Harvey Norman
Alice Springs , NT
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Introduced and deployed barcode scanners to record goods movement and implemented cameras and alarm system to keep products secure within warehouse.
  • Planned and organized shipment of finished goods and products to customers and made sure product packaging and delivery service contractors met cost, quality and time constraints.
  • Researched and identified cost-effective inventory sources, implemented central electronic system for tracking outgoing inventory and liaised with distributors and customers.
  • Coordinated receipt of stock deliveries, inspected incoming equipment to spot damaged or incomplete shipments and promptly and definitively resolved issues identified.

Labourer

Alice Concrete Finishers
Alice Springs , NT
07.2013 - 10.2013
  • Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
  • Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
  • Upheld all requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
  • Operated equipment and vehicles, including excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Set up scaffolding, braces and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.

Park Ranger

Parks and Wildlife NT
Alice Springs , NT
10.2010 - 12.2012
  • Patrolled trails and enforced adherence to park safety rules and regulations to prevent injuries and accidents among visitors.
  • Contributed to park ranger training and development by mentoring and assisting new team members with tasks.
  • Answered inquiries from visitors and provided information regarding park layout and history.
  • Developed and implemented activities such as nature hikes to educate people of all ages about local areas and environmental concerns.
  • Promoted nature issues and environmental topics by planning and executing small and large events to raise awareness and generate sponsorships.
  • Gave public presentations to schools and community groups to promote interest in biological subjects.

Shelf Stacker

Woolworths
Alice Springs , NT
05.2008 - 01.2010
  • Separated, organized and rotated products.
  • Assisted with distribution activities, including receiving and storage.
  • Bundled lumber into neat piles with proper edges and placed on pallets, using forklift to move to storage area.
  • Stacked boxes and used shrink-wrap to minimize damage in preparation for shipping.
  • Pulled and stacked product based on daily orders.
  • Maintained organized work area to boost efficiency and minimize misplaced items.
  • Documented product movement in production logs.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved materials on work site.
  • Considered individual product requirements and accessibility needs to maximize efficiency of warehouse storage areas.
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
  • Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
  • Planned and followed most direct route to save time and mileage on company trucks.
  • Moved inventory items using forklift equipment safely to prevent accidents and mishaps.

Education

High School Diploma -

Batchelor Institute For Indigenous Tertiary Educat, Alice Springs , NT
09.2014

Some College (No Degree) -

Centralian Senoir Secondary College, Alice Springs , NT

Anzac Hill High School, Alice Springs , NT

Skills

  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Organizational skills
  • Flexible
  • Relationship building
  • Active listening
  • People skills
  • Communication
  • Working collaboratively
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Hobbies

I like to walk the beach, hiking, swimming, fishing, problem solving, fixing things and gardening.

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Rifleman - Australian Army
07.2015 - 02.2021
Storeman - Harvey Norman
11.2014 - 01.2015
Labourer - Alice Concrete Finishers
07.2013 - 10.2013
Park Ranger - Parks and Wildlife NT
10.2010 - 12.2012
Shelf Stacker - Woolworths
05.2008 - 01.2010
Anzac Hill High School - ,
Centralian Senoir Secondary College - Some College (No Degree),
Batchelor Institute For Indigenous Tertiary Educat - High School Diploma,
Zachary Peckham-Mckenzie