RICHARD SCOTT

CURRICULUM VITAE

RICHARD SCOTT

(2010)

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RICHARD SCOTT
2 DUTTON DRIVE
PARA HILLS SA 5096
MBL: 0414 236 600
PH: (08) 8263 5276
e:dickiemint73@gmail.com

KEY STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

╪ Leadership ╪ Working independently ╪ Problem Solving ╪ Attention to Detail ╪ Meeting

Deadlines
╪ Efficient and Proactive ╪ Highly Proficient Welder ╪ Reliable and Honest ╪ Customer
Focused
╪ Versatility ╪ Mechanically Minded ╪ Mentorship

Personal Qualities

• Genuine;
• Ability to work independently, yet thrive in a team environment;
• Proactive;
• Reliable, dedicated, committed;
• Motivated and enjoy motivating others;
• See obstacles as challenges that can always be overcome;
• Organised, efficient and work well under pressure;
• High standards;
• Mechanically minded;
• Ability to work across trades;
• Extensive demonstrated experience in all facets of Welding;
• Willingness to learn and further develop my skills.

Relevant Employment History

2009
Offered reinstatement at Allin Towbars Pty. Responsible for:
• the supervision and training of new employees;
• ongoing support and leadership;
• the complete assembly of towbars;
• cutting, drilling and tacking;
• welding Mig, Arc and Oxy cutting and painting;

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• machine operation working with jigs, measuring, sizing, cutting, and
use of drill presses, air and power tools.

2007-09
Manager, Atac Industries. Toolbox manufacturing business. Responsible for:
• designing and customizing tool boxes to meet the needs of clients;
• fabrication from galvanized sheet metal to product;
• Drawing to scale tool boxes for trailers, caravans, musical
instruments;
• Operation of hydraulic guillotine, hand bender and welder;
• Working independently, managing all facets of a business i.e.
financial, administrative, marketing and public relations.

2007
Offered employment at Town and Country Tanks. Responsible for:
• The construction and assembly of water tank stands manufactured
for Stratco, Mitre 10, and The Housing Trust (Govt SA).

2001-07
Employed at Allin Towbars Pty. Responsible for:
• the supervision and training of new employees;
• ongoing support and leadership;
• the complete assembly of towbars;
• cutting, drilling and tacking;
• welding Mig, Arc and Oxy cutting and painting;
• machine operation working with jigs, measuring, sizing, cutting, and
use of drill presses, air and power tools.

During this time I obtained accreditation through Mitsubishi as a Certified Welder. My test plates were
sent to CIGWELD in Melbourne for final approval both visual and Macro.

2000-01
Employed at The Wire House. Responsible for:
• the manufacturing of wire baskets; Tuscany stands, candelabras,
wine racks and barbecue grills;
• packaging ready for distribution to companies such as K-Mart,
Bunnings, BBQ’s Galore and various nurseries both within South
Australia and interstate;
• spot welding and powder coating.

1994-1999
Employed as a Plasterer for a family business in Queensland. Responsible for:
• gyprocking, flushing and sanding.

1992-1994
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Employed at the Wire House as previously stated. (see employment details 200-01).

1988
Employed with MTM Aluminum Windows. Responsible for:
• the delivery of windows to building sites and storage bays;
• loading and un-loading fragile aluminum windows.

Education & Training

2008 Certificate in Workplace Emergencies TACTICAL Training Australia

2008 Practical Fire Extinguishing Training TACTICAL Training Australia
2008 Intro to Automated External Defibrillation TACTICAL Training Australia
2008 First Aid Response and Bandaging TACTICAL Training Australia
2007 Informal Training in the use of Hydraulic Guillotine and Manual Hand Bender Atac
2007 Informal Training in the use of a hand held Spot Welder Atac
2000 Certificate in Engineering Production – Heavy Fabrication TAFE SA
2000 Welding and Thermal Cutting TAFE SA

1988 Completed year 10 at Northfield High School

Voluntary Positions

Committee Member, Sheoak Flat Progress Association

Soccer, Player and Coach of Under 16 at Ingle Farm Soccer Club

The Final Word

I have a strong passion for the manufacturing and associated industries. I have worked in this industry for
the past 17 years and look to further my career and development in this area. I am self-motivated and use
my initiative to ensure work is completed competently, efficiently and in a timely manner. I feel I would be
an asset to any team as I have a breadth of experience, are committed, hard working and willing to learn
all facets of a position. I am reliable and easily develop a rapport with people. I adapt well with change
and work well under pressure. I look to further my skills, knowledge and abilities in the manufacturing
industry and appreciate the opportunity when it arises to pass on my knowledge for not only does it
provide me with self satisfaction but it also benefits the individual and a growing but aging industry

‘I welcome challenges for they present opportunities’

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REFEREES

Mr. Ron Gynell

Principle Owner
Allin Towbars Pty Ltd
Phone: (W) (08) 8352 5155
(Professional Reference)

Mrs Alyssa Ratzmer

Department of Further Education Employment,
Science and Technology
Phone: (H) (08) 8568 2438
(Personal Reference)

Mr. Matthew Parkin

Architect Registration No. 2676
Phone: (M) 0400 289 865
(Wk) (08) 8415 4105
(Personal Reference)

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