Ira Kennedy
Elizabeth North
Summary
I am a dedicated trade professional who has worked in a variety of environments enabling a wide set of skills to be developed to support any number of professional settings. Timely focus on meeting internal and external customer expectations in addition to proactive communication and diligence ensures I am a valuable member of the organisation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Patcher/Agi driver
Humes
Pooraka
07.2024 - Current
- Mixed and applied concrete using various tools and techniques for optimal results.
- Prepared surfaces for concrete application by cleaning and patching damaged areas.
- Monitored curing processes to ensure proper setting and durability of repairs.
CLEANER / DRIVER
Tri-metal
Para Hills
03.2023 - 04.2024
- My role with Tri-metal focused on maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the facility, ensuring that workspaces, machinery, and common areas are consistently tidy and free from debris.
- Exercised good judgment in daily tasks to adapt to changing work routines.
- Performed general cleaning duties, including mopping, sweeping, and sanitising surfaces, while assisting with transportation of materials, products, and personnel to ensure timely delivery.
- Performing routine cleaning tasks to maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the sheet metal fabrication facility.
- Cleaning and maintaining machinery and equipment to prolong their lifespan and optimize performance.
- Assisting in the implementation of safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Operated company vehicles to transport materials and personnel efficiently to designated locations.
- Maintained records of cleaning activities, equipment maintenance, and vehicle inspections to support operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to identify improvement areas and implement best practices for enhanced cleanliness and operational efficiency.
FORKLIFT DRIVER / YARD HAND
Portolesi Protective Coating
Burton
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated forklifts to safely and efficiently move materials, products, and equipment within yard and warehouse.
- Adapted quickly to diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. while maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, organized and stacked inventory, ensured accurate inventory counts, and maintained a clean, safe, and organized yard.
LABOURER / TA
Synaco Employment
Adelaide
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported skilled tradespeople in completing construction and maintenance projects, enhancing project efficiency.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills during problem-solving tasks.
- Key to the role was practicing strong critical thinking and sound judgment skills.
CONTRACTOR - ALL ROUNDER
Rab Engineering
Camden Park & North Plympton
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Performed general housekeeping tasks, including mopping and cleaning offices and toilets, degreasing floors, wiping glass, and emptying bins, to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Key to the role was maintaining adaptability while working collaboratively with the team.
- Operated forklift to support production levels while adhering to health and safety standards, applied epoxy paints for safety lines and vehicle surface protection, and reported equipment defects to maintenance for timely repairs, preventing work-related accidents.
ALL ROUNDER / FACTORY HAND
Gripset
Wingfield
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Produced waterproofing products, operated machinery efficiently, and pumped products into tubs to support production flow.
- Key to the role was practicing effective communication and organizational skills.
- Some of my duties included performing general forklift duties, such as moving materials and products within the factory, maintaining an organized workspace, and adhering to safety protocols.
ALL ROUNDER / FACTORY HAND
King Coats Painting Service
Pooraka
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and filling imperfections to ensure readiness for various tasks.
- Maintained high attention to detail and effective communication to support project requirements.
- Some of my duties included preparing surfaces for painting by sanding, removing old paint, and filling nail holes, cracks, and joints, selecting premixed paints or mixing required portions of pigment and other substances, monitoring work tools and equipment to report shortages and repair needs, assisting with material and equipment inventory, operating and maintaining production machines, inspecting and packing final products to ensure high-quality results, and keeping the worksite clean and organized to prevent safety hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
BUSINESS OPERATOR
Ira's Painters
Adelaide
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Communicated with potential customers to provide detailed quotes tailored to their specific requirements, enhancing customer satisfaction and trust in services.
- Key to the role was maintaining a strong work ethic and acting with a sense of urgency and purpose, balanced with strategic and day-to-day operational intent.
- Some of my duties included performing routine maintenance on tools to maintain safety and operational efficiency, setting up necessary equipment for various painting tasks, completing work orders while keeping accurate records of materials and labor used, and ensuring cleanliness and adherence to quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards.
Education
CERTIFICATE III IN WAREHOUSING OPERATIONS -
Arrow Training
AdelaideSkills
- Concrete Repair
- Concrete Finishing
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Material Handling
- Service & Maintenance Work
- Safety Compliance
- Project Coordination
Certification
- Perform High Risk Work
- White Card
- EWP Operator
- Forklift Licence
- Motorbike Licence
- Car Licence
- National Criminal History Check
Hobbies and Interests
- Footy
- Fishing
- Camping
- 4WD
- Dogs
Timeline
Concrete Patcher/Agi driver
Humes
07.2024 - Current
CLEANER / DRIVER
Tri-metal
03.2023 - 04.2024
FORKLIFT DRIVER / YARD HAND
Portolesi Protective Coating
10.2022 - 03.2023
LABOURER / TA
Synaco Employment
07.2021 - 10.2022
CONTRACTOR - ALL ROUNDER
Rab Engineering
11.2018 - 06.2021
ALL ROUNDER / FACTORY HAND
Gripset
09.2017 - 11.2018
ALL ROUNDER / FACTORY HAND
King Coats Painting Service
10.2016 - 10.2017
BUSINESS OPERATOR
Ira's Painters
01.2016 - 01.2017
CERTIFICATE III IN WAREHOUSING OPERATIONS -
Arrow Training