Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
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Colin Pattison

Hamilton,ON

Summary

A dynamic and goal-oriented professional, recognized for excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. Renowned for reliability and adaptability, coupled with a quick aptitude for learning and applying new skills. Dedicated to utilizing these attributes to propel team success and foster organizational development.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer and Material Handler

Gentek Building Products
07.2023 - Current
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Transported inventory and materials to appropriate locations in accordance to scheduling and needs.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Led and trained new employees on tasks, safety procedures and schedules.

Scaffolder. Truck Driver & Shrink Wrapper.

South Pacific Scaffolding
07.2018 - 07.2023
    • H/S qualified supervisor, confined space certified, advanced heights and harness certified,
    • Effectively logistically co-ordinate delivery/pick up of materials to and from sites
    • Well organized and pays attention to detail, problem solving skills under pressure. Confident crane dogman skills, shrink wrap assistant,
    • Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
    • Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
    • Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
    • Managed a crew of scaffolders, providing guidance, supervision, and mentorship to ensure overall team success.
    • Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before signing off to clients
    • Attention to detail following GPG and Sitsafe regulation guidelines and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
    • Carried materials and equipment weighing up to 50 kgs onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
    • Skillfully operated light-heavy machinery such as trucks, forklifts, skyjacks, cherry pickers, alimak's and winches during the loading, unloading, transport, or installation of scaffold components when required.

E-commerce, Service Rep, Courier

Caramel Ltd
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assist warehouse supervisor with receiving, checking and storing of incoming stock,
  • Effectively multitasked in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion and optimal results for both customers and the company.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of products, enabling effective guidance and recommendations for customers'' needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving e-commerce inquiries and issues.
  • Reduced return requests by providing accurate product descriptions and images on the e-commerce platform.
  • Conducted regular audits of product listings, ensuring accuracy of pricing, inventory levels, and overall presentation on the website and warehouse.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Completed daily delivery assignments while adhering to strict time constraints, ensuring consistent service quality.

Landscaper Seasonal

Buffalo Landscapes
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Horticultural skills
  • Reading and understanding design specifications.
  • Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways and retaining walls.
  • Designed and installed custom landscape features to meet clients'' aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
  • Optimized irrigation systems for water conservation efforts while maintaining healthy lawns and gardens.
  • Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
  • Performed planting, watering and mulching,

Bartender/ Staff Supervisor.

The Chandos
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong work ethic and ability to build rapport with customers
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations whilst delivering excellent and accurate food handling skills during service.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Keg handling and receiving of goods with deliveries and attention to detail while stocktaking.

Bartender.

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
11.2015 - 04.2016
  • Excellent customer service skills and troubleshooting any problems quick and effectively.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

Courier / Delivery Driver.

Ocado Ltd
01.2015 - 11.2015
  • Completed daily vehicle checks prior to start of shift and report any concerns
  • Greeted customers whilst delivering orders to door or inside the house if required and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
  • Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.
  • Utilized GPS technology for precise navigation, minimizing delays and optimizing route planning.
  • Loading and unloading orders from vehicles to reduce the risk of damage during transit process.

Records Specialist/Courier.

Crown Records Management (Crown Worldwide)
02.2010 - 12.2015

Retrieval and storage of client records (Documentation and VLC tape) fully trained in O'Neill's operating system, confident in Word and Excel.

  • Fully trained first aider.
  • Streamlined the file retrieval process for documents by creating customized software tools.
  • Scanned paper records to transfer to digital filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate recordkeeping by regularly auditing and updating database information.
  • Fully trained fork lift driver and optimize storage space of inwards and outgoing bulk client documentation.
  • liaise with Banking Fraud groups and provide onsite scanning of cheques and documentation in relation to enquiry.
  • accurate retrieval and destruction of clients confidential documentation.
  • General housekeeping skills to maintain a safe working environment.

Kitchen Assistant.

Pickles Cafe
02.2009 - 02.2010
  • Food preparation, stocktaking, general cleaning, customer service.

Temp-Work.

Adecco
06.2007 - 02.2008
  • Shelve filling, assembly-line work on industrial theatre lighting, cell phone programming, packaging, distribution to couriers.

Warehouse Assistant and Machine Operator.

Heinz Watties(Peaching House)
02.2007 - 05.2007
  • De-pipping and washing of fruit, operation of machinery for factory lines, general cleaning of machinery, maintaining hygiene standards.

Bakery Assistant.

Foodtown Ltd
01.2004 - 12.2006
  • Prep and baking of bread and cakes, general cleaning, maintaining high hygiene standards, customer service, supervising other team members, stocktaking.

Education

Construction Trade: Scaffolding -

Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Auckland, Nz
09.2023

Certified Confined Space Entrant -

Confined Space
Auckland, Nz
12.2022

Advanced Height and Harness Trained -

Heights And Harness
Auckland, Nz
12.2022

Warehouse Forklift Driver and F Endorsement -

Forklift License
Auckland, Nz
12.2022

Warehouse First Aider -

First Aid Courses
Auckland, Nz
12.2022

Site Safe Supervisor Trained -

Supervisor Training
Auckland, Nz
12.2021

Class 2 Truck license -

Truck License
Auckland, Nz
12.2019

Introductory Course -

Natcoll Design Technology
Auckland, Nz
12.2008

NCEA Levels One, Two and Three -

Long Bay College
Auckland, Nz
12.2006

Star Course in Photoshop -

Glenfield College
Auckland, Nz
12.2006

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self motivated
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking
  • Critical Thinking

References

Available on request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Engaging in mentally demanding activities such as problem-solving exercises, trivia and chess.
  • Staying physically fit i generally enjoy going to the gym, hiking, rock climbing, snowboarding playing volleyball and softball.
  • Creatively i like to paint, sketch and take photography avidly.
  • Helping several charities, from collecting items for the SPCA or Canteen to planting trees for Living Legends NZ and organizing fundraisers for the Salvation Army.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Laborer and Material Handler

Gentek Building Products
07.2023 - Current

Scaffolder. Truck Driver & Shrink Wrapper.

South Pacific Scaffolding
07.2018 - 07.2023

E-commerce, Service Rep, Courier

Caramel Ltd
05.2017 - 06.2018

Landscaper Seasonal

Buffalo Landscapes
01.2017 - 05.2017

Bartender/ Staff Supervisor.

The Chandos
05.2016 - 01.2017

Bartender.

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
11.2015 - 04.2016

Courier / Delivery Driver.

Ocado Ltd
01.2015 - 11.2015

Records Specialist/Courier.

Crown Records Management (Crown Worldwide)
02.2010 - 12.2015

Kitchen Assistant.

Pickles Cafe
02.2009 - 02.2010

Temp-Work.

Adecco
06.2007 - 02.2008

Warehouse Assistant and Machine Operator.

Heinz Watties(Peaching House)
02.2007 - 05.2007

Bakery Assistant.

Foodtown Ltd
01.2004 - 12.2006

Construction Trade: Scaffolding -

Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Certified Confined Space Entrant -

Confined Space

Advanced Height and Harness Trained -

Heights And Harness

Warehouse Forklift Driver and F Endorsement -

Forklift License

Warehouse First Aider -

First Aid Courses

Site Safe Supervisor Trained -

Supervisor Training

Class 2 Truck license -

Truck License

Introductory Course -

Natcoll Design Technology

NCEA Levels One, Two and Three -

Long Bay College

Star Course in Photoshop -

Glenfield College
Colin Pattison