Objective To experience a fulfilled life by using knowledge gained to share with others in the workplace and socially. Also, to continue the learning experience from all forms available, especially my children. Education 1977 - 1981 Waimea College Nelson School Certificate / Sixth Form Certificate English Mathmatics (Pure and Applied) Art and Art History Technical Drawing Social Studies Biology Hard materials (wood & metal) 1999 - 2001 Massey University Certificate in Labour Studies Certificate not completed Papers Completed Individual and Social Psychology Employment Relations Contemporary New Zealand Labour Studies Key Topics in New Zealand Labour Introduction to Dispute Resolution 2000 - Current Various training and Courses Full drivers license including heave trade Defensive Driving Advanced driver safety Forklift skills and safety Employment Relations law Health and Safety 2003 Multi Employer Collective Agreement bargaining Negotiating Skills Mentors toolbox Sale of Liquor Act Unit Standard 4646 Demonstrate knowledge of Host responsibility/Liquor Controller Unit Standard 16705 1981 - 1982 Experience Private sheep farm Marlborough Sounds, NZ Labourer General business of running the farm as per the farmers instruction. Pulling weeds, constructing fences, felling trees, shearing sheep, building sheds, mustering etc. Knowledge Gained Entering workforce from school. Coping with transition to adulthood. Learning that my decisions were my own and I was accountable for them. Quickly learning a new skill set 1982 - 1984 Experience TNL Freighting Nelson, Cadet General labouring in general freight yard, workshop, store etc. While doing this I completed a cadetship that took in logistics, planning, legal requirements. Knowledge Gained Establish a home in Nelson and secure employment with training Completed cadetship at the top of the 82 intake. Further develop social and work relationships. Polish maturity. 1984 - 1985 Experience Barclay Brothers Construction Alice Springs Labourer Leading Hand, TIO project. Ensure contractors had necessary equipment and space on a large building site. Keep the site tidy and complete fiddley jobs. Knowledge Gained Gained higher tolerance of others with different ideas. Learned where my physical and mental limits were. Built confidence and skill chest 1985 - 1986 Experience Youngs Brewing Company. London, United Kingdom Bar and Cellar Manager Prepare a selection of naturally brewed beers, other cellar requirements and ordering. Supervise the bars and staff including hiring/firing. On site accommodation to ensure security. Knowledge Gained Exposed to acute responsibility (managing staff etc) Different cultures and habits to cater for while maintaining efficiency. Highest takings ever for a day and night in Pub's history at the time. - how we got there. OE - 1986 - 1987 1987 - 2003 Experience Nelson Pine Industries Operator / Foreman Production of medium density fibreboard. I worked through many different positions as the company required and to better skills and qualifications. I also managed a large group of workers to ensure production in a safe and proficient manner. Knowledge Gained Ability to adapt to new technology and different methods quickly, Qualifications gathered (Energy, finishing, leading, certificated Boilerman) Organisation skills honed. People management skills completed 2003 - 2010 Experience Amalgamated Engineering Printing and manufacturing Union Organiser Area Organiser West Coast/Nelson (Sole charge) Negotiate new and expired employment contracts in a variety of industries. Attached to this is the process of going through personal grievances, ACC issues, developing and applying Health and Safety procedures, mediation, workplace restructure and developing transition processes, sustainable growth and membership management, develop and maintain workable relationships with employers and employees, assist with dysfunctional relationships in the work place, develop productivity incentives to ensure efficiency that leads to business growth. Knowledge Gained Built business by 60% in 4 years Developed wide network and understanding. Established a sole charge West Coast based office. Helped numerous employers and employees through a variety of simple and very complex issues. Gained respect of the community (employer/employee and community groups). 2010 - current Experience Formerly the Blackball Hilton Manager General running of the hotel which includes, ordering stock, dealing with staff issues and employment contracts, hosting and entertaining guests. Knowledge Gained Hospitality qualifications Understanding peoples needs and requirements in a different forum. Carrying our directors initiatives. Community requirements and responsibilities as publican Catering to and understanding tourists/ different cultures Domestic I live in Blackball. My children, Taylor is 19 and off to Kansai University in Japan on a scholarship in 2011, Georgia is 16 and attends Waimea College in Nelson. I enjoy home and have been on the West Coast since the start of 2007 although I have been servicing the West Coast area from Nelson since 2004. References Andrew Little National Secretary EPMU Wellington 0275513476 Ged O’Connell Assistant National Secretary EPMU, Christchurch 0275328152 | 
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