Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Attributes
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Matt Howell

Motueka,13

Summary

Seasoned professional recognised for dynamic leadership within fast-paced, high-energy environments. Dedicated to delivering unparalleled customer and client experiences, prioritising product excellence and safety. Possessing a keen eye for detail and a relentless commitment to ensuring top-tier quality. Backed by comprehensive qualifications and a proven track record of reliability and leadership. Fueled by motivation and a goal-oriented mindset, adept at inspiring and guiding teams towards success. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration among like-minded individuals to achieve collective objectives

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Boat Host

Wilsons Able Tasman
Motueka, Nelson
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Welcomed guests upon arrival and explained the scheduled activities.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the boat
  • Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
  • Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.

Warehouse/Dispatch Team Leader

RIEQUIP NZ ltd
Motueka, Nelson
08.2020 - 10.2023
  • Testing and evaluation of industrial equipment for use throughout New Zealand
  • Dispatching of equipment in a timely and efficient manner
  • Industrial refinishing of equipment, small engineering, including manufacture.
  • Regularly inspected for and documented damaged or defective items as necessary.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.

Warehouse/Dispatch Team Leader

RIEQUIP NZ ltd
Motueka, Nelson
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Experienced skydiver, photo and video documentation and editing
  • Dedicated to customer service and support, daily operations, and equipment servicing.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Inspected parachutes for any signs of wear or damage.
  • Performed packing and maintenance on reserve parachutes according to manufacturer's specifications.

Bar Manager and Waiter

Bodeans BBQ
Tower Hill London
09.2009 - 01.2010
  • Customer service, food handling in fast paced restaurant environment
  • Stock control, weekly audit, and ordering of stock from various vendors.

Forklift Operator

Talley’s Ltd
Ashburton , New Zealand
04.2009 - 06.2009
  • Operated forklift in various duties in the Foodstuffs Industry
  • Operated independently over a twelve-hour night shift.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.

Safety and Surface Technician and Parachute Technician – Sergeant (SGT) RNZAF

Royal New Zealand Air Force
Auckland , New Zealand
09.1997 - 03.2009
  • Non-Commissioned Officer (Sergeant) in charge of Parachute Section
  • Responsible for staff training, professional development, standards, discipline, management, and administration
  • 8 years training, servicing, and maintenance of various parachute systems
  • Highly skilled knowledge of maintenance, repair, introduction and testing of all personnel parachutes within the RNZAF and New Zealand Army

Aeronautical Coatings Specialist, (RNZAF) 15 weeks full time

  • Operation and servicing pressure fed and suction type spray systems
  • Chemical stripping and bead blasting of aeronautical and non-aeronautical components
  • Metal preparation and industrial refinishing of ground equipment and vehicles
  • Aeronautical refinishing and application of aircraft markings, stencils, and decals to various aircraft types.

Safety Equipment Technician, (RNZAF) 19 weeks full time

  • Trade related calculations, general trade practices, ropes knots and splices, the operation and servicing of industrial sewing machines, repair and manufacture of fabric and upholstered items
  • Servicing, repairing, packing and storage of parachutes, quick release assemblies, equipment dropping apparatus, restraint harnesses, overalls, life preservers, protective helmets, oxygen systems, life rafts, co2 cylinders and operating heads, aircraft emergency packs and survival packs.

Basic Engineering Course, (RNZAF) 19.6 weeks full time

  • Electrical theory and practice, metallurgy, tech drawing and trade calculations
  • Workshop practices, health and safety accident prevention, the use of hand tools and portable electric, workshop lathes, drill presses, gas welding plant, brazing, riveting of sheet metal, soldering, and forming
  • Aircraft and component maintenance, covering: Engineering and aeronautical spares, aeronautical component assembly and disassembly, and aircraft ground handling and servicing.

Education

Diploma in Commercial Skydiving -

NZ Skydive School
04.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Library And Information Science

Open Polytech
Motueka, Nelson

Skills

  • NZPIA D Licence commercial
  • NZPT RATING PT #1436
  • CPR L2 Practical First Aid, New Zealand Red Cross
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project Management Breakthroughs, Priority Management Training
  • Hazardous Substance Handler
  • Occupational Health and Safety Forklift Operator, with F Endorsement

Personal Information

  • License: Full since 1998 including motorcycle(Full) and Forklift.
  • Date of Birth: 01/17/1980
  • Nationality: New Zealander

Attributes

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Adaptable, responsible and a team player.
  • The ability to adapt to unfamiliar situations.
  • Able to work to a deadline.
  • Leadership and management.
  • Communication and development of relationships.

Hobbies and Interests

I have a keen interest in all aspects of skydiving, enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing team sports and leisure activities, my favoured pastime is reading.

References

  • Kevin Bedford, Inflite, NZ Safety Officer and Operations Manager, kevin.bedford@inflite.nz, 021 172 0397
  • Richard Mayberry, C.J. Corporation employee Motueka, 021 400 967

Timeline

Boat Host

Wilsons Able Tasman
10.2023 - 04.2024

Warehouse/Dispatch Team Leader

RIEQUIP NZ ltd
08.2020 - 12.2020

Warehouse/Dispatch Team Leader

RIEQUIP NZ ltd
08.2020 - 10.2023

Bar Manager and Waiter

Bodeans BBQ
09.2009 - 01.2010

Forklift Operator

Talley’s Ltd
04.2009 - 06.2009

Safety and Surface Technician and Parachute Technician – Sergeant (SGT) RNZAF

Royal New Zealand Air Force
09.1997 - 03.2009

Aeronautical Coatings Specialist, (RNZAF) 15 weeks full time

Safety Equipment Technician, (RNZAF) 19 weeks full time

Basic Engineering Course, (RNZAF) 19.6 weeks full time

Diploma in Commercial Skydiving -

NZ Skydive School

Some College (No Degree) - Library And Information Science

Open Polytech
Matt Howell