Murray Naylor

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE

 

To develop a career where I can take on new and exciting challenges, within a position of responsibility, with initiative and commitment, to contribute positively to an organisation.

 

 

EXPERIENCE


2009 Geoff Noad Energy centre, Blenheim, New Zealand  (website)
Forecourt and showroom supervisor
§  Staff training in filling LPG bottles
§  Customer service and merchandising
§  Ordering and merchandising of lubricants and suppliers
§  Liasing with management and mechanics
§  Overseeing daily operations in showroom and forecourt

2008 – 2009 Franz Josef Glacier Motors, Franz Josef, New Zealand
Cashier/ New Zealand Postal agent
§  Cutting door and automotive keys
§  NZ Post service, ticketing parcel and sorting mail
§  Processing magazine and returns from Netlink, Gordon and Gotch, and independent magazine distributors
§  Weekly ordering of cigarretes from British American Tobacco
§  Preparing till floats
§  Opening and closing of premises

2008 – 2009 Glacier Valley Ecotours, Franz Josef, New Zealand  (website)
Hiking Guide/ Shuttle driver
§  Guiding and interpretative tours to Franz Josef and Fox Glacier terminals plus Lake Matheson and Okarito beach
§  Safe guiding practise during flooding and torrential rain
§  Guiding infants, adolescent, adults and geriatric clients in the Franz Josef Valley
§  Exterior and interior cleaning van fleet
§  Vehicle maintenance and servicing
§  Repair and maintenance of umbrellas
§  Shuttle driving with village pick ups at hotels, motels, campervan parks and backpackers to glacier car park and return
§  Rostered to answer phone in evenings and weekends
§  Providing evening service to and from resorts
§  Phone and counter reception duties from Scott base Tourist information centre
§  Sole charge and responsibility of business when owners away
§  Staff training and guides
§  Weekly tours with American clients for Overseas Adventure Travel
§  Charter driving for Magic Bus from Franz Josef to Wanaka

 2008 – Hukawai Indoor Ice Climbing Center , Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand (website)
Indoor Ice Climbing Instructor
§  Instructing children, adolscents and adults in ice climbing and belaying techniques in ice chamber 
§  Shoveling chip ice from hopper into 3 phase snow blower  using safe practises
§  Hand packing of ice suspended in bowsons chair, using layering to create ice formations
§  Hauling artifitial snow via pulley to ice packing staff
§  Regular inspections of ropes, mallions, crampons, ice axes, harneses and  climbing boots 
§  Daily inspections of refrigeration plant and recording of ice chamber temperatures
§  Hauling artificial snow via pulley to ice packing staff
§  Hukawai representative for Franz Josef Glacier Guides Ocupational and Safety Health commitee
§  Training of junior Glacier Guides and Polytechnic students and safe instructing techniques in ice chamber 
§  Retail sales at reception of clothing, souvenirs and multimedia self guided natural history tour  
§  Assistance in cafe with counter sales and making of coffees 
§  Daily removal of ice debris through raking  and carrying in buckets   
§  Liasing with Franz Josef Glacier Guides Marketing Manager   
§  Conducting famils with tourism industry operators and associated staff professionally   
§  Regular testing and running of back up diesel generator   
§  Using Grigri and Petzls ascenders to replace ropes and ice packing procedures    
§  Daily visual inspections plus palpation of ropes and milking of ropes when required    
§  Using Ibis and Citrix computer main frame booking systems 

 

2007 – 2008 Geoff Noad Energy Centre, Blenheim, New Zealand (website) (Reference)
Forecourt Attendant
§  Kiosk, shop and forecourt duties
§  Dealing with Coca-Cola Rep and ordering of beverages
§  Maintaining fridge and stock levels of drinks
§  Opening premises in mornings
§  Coordinating magazines, supplied by Gordon and Gotch, Netlink and Independent Magazine Distributors
§  Magazine displays, returns and weekly stocktakes
§  Ordering of Renwick Meat Market pies
§  Merchandising and stock displays
§  New Zealand Couriers ticketing of domestic and international freight
§  Dealing with New Zealand Couriers inward and outward freight
§  Tyre repair and wheel balancing
§  Assisting mechanics when requested

 
2007   Agriquality, Blenheim, New Zealand  (website)
Didymo Public Relations (part time)
§  Educating domestic and foreign travellers to prevent the spread of the algae (Didymosphenia geminata)
§  Contracted by Biosecurity New Zealand to be stationed at the Picton Ferry Terminal
§  Dealing with motorists sailing on the Interisland and Bluebridge Ferries
§  Giving verbal and written information on the spread of didymo and preventative cleaning application
 
 
2007  Southern Wilderness/Adventure Guides, Picton, New Zealand  (website)
Driver/Guide (Seasonal)
§  Guiding on Heaphy Track and hiking in fresh food
§  Support driving and providing van pick up at end of trek
§  Client meal preparation
 

2006 – 2007  Placemakers, Blenheim, New Zealand
 (website)
Retail Salesman
§  Providing sales, service and information to Handymen and Tradespeople
§  Merchandising a variety of building supply products
§  Dealing with phone and counter enquiries
§  Daily rolling stocktakes
§  Dealing with inwards goods and stock pricing
§  Mixing of paints
 
 
2005 – 2006   Haack Construction, Blenheim, New Zealand  (website)
Trainee Builder
§  Experience in construction of residential housing and extensions
§  Refurbish classrooms with spectrum fabric covered pinex and installation of cabinets and whiteboards
§  Remodelling interior of car dealership
§  Construction of motel unit
§  Extensions to Blenheim Croquet Club
§  Insurance repairs for earthquake, water, and fire damage
§  Building changing rooms in retail store
§  Study towards National Certificate in Carpentry with BCITO
 

2004 – 2005  Findlater Construction, Blenheim, New Zealand  (website)
Builder’s Labourer/Concrete Worker/Truck Driver
§  Experience in construction of residential housing and extensions
§  Study towards National Certificate in Carpentry with BCITO
§  Installation of Oasis Clearwater water treatment system
§  Driving and operation of dump trucks
§  Concrete laying of foundations, driveways and paths
§  Experience with plain, coloured, imprinted and exposed aggregate concrete
§  Operating loader to load trucks with fill
 

2004 - 2005   Southern Wilderness/Adventure Guides, Picton, New Zealand  (website)
Guide (Seasonal)
§  Hiking guiding on Nadia and Queen Charlotte Tracks and Nelson Lakes area
§  Driver for walking wine tours in Marlborough wineries and vineyards

 
2005 - 2007  Geoff Noad Energy Centre, Blenheim, New Zealand  (website)
Forecourt Attendant (part-time)
§  Kiosk and forecourt duties on weekends
§  Cleaning and stock replacement
§  Filling of LPG powered vehicles and LPG gas bottles
§  Making coffees
§  Tyre repairs
 

2003 - 2004   Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company, Picton, New Zealand  (website) (photo)
Hiking and Sea Kayak Guide (seasonal)
§  Hiking guiding four and five day trips on the Queen Charlotte Track
§  Research and development for hikes in St Arnaud area
§  Hiking guiding in the Nelson Lakes National Park
§  Sea kayak guiding in Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds
§  Facilitating pre-trip meetings with clients
§  Lunch preparation and evening meal wine selection
§  Liaising with resort and water taxi staff
 

2003    Cardrona Alpine Resort, Wanaka, New Zealand  (website)
Freight Driver/Cleaner (seasonal)
§  Driving four tonne freight truck on ski field access road in snow and ice
§  Delivering rubbish to Wanaka Wastebusters
§  Actively involved in recycling initiative
§  Forklift loading at Northern Southland Transport and Upper Clutha Transport
§  Cleaning and maintenance of Base and Captain’s toilets
§  Collection and dispatch of water samples
§  Laundry delivery for Resort Apartments and Crèche
§  Delivering equipment for Lift Operations, Road Crew, Terrain Park, Workshop and Groomer Department
§  Transporting gear for Rentals, Promotions, Events Department plus Ski and Snow Board School
§  Carting retail merchandise for Resort Shop
§  Delivering medical supplies and equipment for Ski Patrol
§  Coordinating and moving of sound equipment, alcohol, cooking utensils and food for staff functions
§  Freighting of fresh and frozen foods, beverages, alcohol, cleaning products, kegs and 45kg LPG cylinders for Resort Cafes

 
2002 - 2003       &  Hiking New Zealand, Lyttelton, New Zealand  (website) (photo)
Hiking/Touring Guide (seasonal)
§  Sole charge for 4-10 day hiking tours in South Island
§  Overnight backcountry adventure with international clients
§  Fostering and dealing with group dynamics
§  Developing contingency plans for inclement weather
§  Environmental interpretation in coach and field
§  Sea kayak guiding on Okarito Lagoon
§  Safe driving practices with van and covered in trailer
§  Training for Eastern Epic product
 

2002    Cardrona Alpine Resort, Wanaka, New Zealand  (website)
Car Parker, Maintenance and Freight Delivery (seasonal)
§  Erection of advertising signs on chairlift towers, while in use
§  Car parking and driving of shuttle vehicles
§  Freight delivery with heavy trade, vehicle and trailer
§  Authorised driver for staff transportation to resort
§  Maintenance work in base buildings
§  General cleaning and rubbish disposal
§  Road sweeping and gritting
§  Early start duties for Vodafone World Junior Snowboard Championship

 
2002   The Guiding Company, Franz Josef, New Zealand  (photo)
Operations Manager (Seasonal)
§  Staff management and training
§  Development of staff training matrix
§  Organising staff roster
§  Liaising with other Glacier Guiding company
§  Radio and television promotion
§  Active guiding role on ice
§  Supplying own images for promotional material
§  Computer operator

 
2001 - 2002  Nature Safaris, Lyttelton, New Zealand  (website)
Hiking/Touring Guide (Seasonal)
§  Sole charge for 4-10 hiking tours in South Island wilderness
§  Safe driving practices with van and covered in trailer
§  Teaching backcountry skills
§  Organising menus and bulk food purchases
§  Putting down hangi (earth oven) and overseeing cooking
§  Organising duty roster
§  Vehicle cleaning
§  Stove and tent use and maintenance

 
1999 - 2001  The Guiding Company, Franz Josef, New Zealand  
Glacier Guide (Seasonal)
§  Ice climbing instruction
§  Indoor climbing wall instruction
§  Half day, full day and helihikes on glacier
§  Reception, retail sales and end of day balancing
§  Interpretation skills, group management skills and risk analysis
§  Safety coordinator with ice leg, of mizone endurozone race
§  Staff training and management
§  Filmed and interviewed in travel documentaries
§  Spokesperson in television and radio advertising
 
 
1999 - 2000  Wildtrax, Franz Josef, New Zealand  (website)
Guide and and Off Road Driver (Seasonal and Part-Time)
§  Operation of Unimog 4 WD and amphibious Argo through creeks
§  Interpretation in coastal rain forest and on beach
§  Staff training of vehicles use and river crossings
 

1999 - 2000   Internet Outpost, Franz Josef, New Zealand
 (website)
Reception and Computer Operator (Part-Time)
§  Reception duties
§  Promotion for tourist based activities
§  Computer operator
§  Cash handling and daily balancing

 
1999 - 2000    Beeches Restaurant,, Franz Josef, New Zealand  (website)
Waiter and Dishwasher (Seasonal and Part-Time)
§  Waitering and runners duties
§  Dish washing and cleaning
§  Food preparation
 

2000      Cardrona Alpine Resort, Wanaka, New Zealand
 (website)
Ski Instructor (Seasonal and Part-Time)
§  Teaching adults and adolescents level 1-4
§  Instructing children
§  Group and safety management
§  Tutoring private requests
 

1999    Cardrona Alpine Resort, Wanaka, New Zealand
 (website)
Car Parker and Cleaner (Seasonal)
§  Car parking for effective, efficient and safe maneuvering of vehicles
§  Shuttling of clients between car parks
§  Cleaning of public and staff toilets
§  Safety briefings for drivers
 

1999    Atomic Shuttles, Christchurch, New Zealand
 (website)
Relief Driver (Casual)
§  Passenger van transport from Fox Glacier to Greymouth and return
§  Collecting passengers and tickets enroute
§  Delivering local papers and handling luggage
§  Towing covered in trailer
 
 
1998 - 1999    Café Neve, Fox Glacier, New Zealand  (website)
Waiter/Bar Tender (Seasonal and Part-Time)
§  Food preparation and cleaning
§  Dish washing
§  Preparation of pizzas, desserts and coffees

 
1996 - 1999    Alpine Guides (Westtland) Ltd, Fox Glacier, New Zealand  (website) (photo)
Glacier Guide (Seasonal)
§  Reception and retail sales
§  Full day and half day glacier hikes
§  Helihikes
§  Boot reconstruction and repair
§  Ice climbing instruction
§  Terminal face walks
§  Bush track construction and maintenance
§  Guiding overnight climbs to Chancellor Dome
§  Working with professional photographers from around globe
§  Collation of interpretation material
§  Involved with Australasian television drama series
§  Interviewed by foreign and domestic magazines

 
1996 - 1998     Cardrona Alpiine Resort, Wanaka, New Zealand  (website)
Freight Driver, Car Parker, Lift Operator and Cleaner (Seasonal)
§  Freight collection and delivery on ski field access road in snow and ice
§  Waitering and food preparation
§  Car parking and driving of shuttle vehicles
§  Lift operation of chairlifts and platter lifts
§  Assistance in workshop with maintenance staff
§  General cleaning and rubbish disposal
 

1998    Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki, Lake Moeraki, New Zealand  (website)
Nature Guide/Waiter (Seasonal)
§  Ferns of the forest and medicinal plant walks
§  Guided lake and river canoe trips
§  Gold panning forest tours
§  Coastal interpretation walks and ship creek
§  Sea walk tour to Arnotts Point
§  Rain forest tours and night sky walk
§  Breakfast and evening waitering
 

1996 - 1997   Hobnail Café, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
 (website)
Waiter (Part-Time)
§  Waitering
§  Dish washing and cleaning
 

1996    Central Otago Stone, Alexandra, New Zealand
 (website)
Quarry Worker
§  Driving of heavy machinery
§  Selection and grading of schist rocks
§  Drilling and laying explosives
§  Packaging of rocks on pallets and loading into containers

 
1993 - 1996     Franz Josef GGlacier Guides, Franz Josef, New Zealand  (website)
Glacier Guide
§  Full day and half day glacier hikes
§  Bus commentaries along valley access road
§  Boot reconstruction and repair
§  Helihikes
§  Guided trips in the Franz Josef Neve
§  Evening glowworm tours
§  Guided tours to Lake Matheson
§  Acting in Canadian beer commercial on Glacier

 
1992 - 1993  Thompson and Westerink Limited, Christchurch, New Zealand  (website)
Forecourt Attendant (Part-Time)
§  Preparing banking and takings
§  Sole charge position on weekends
§  Customer service
§  Cash transactions and end of day balancing
§  Cleaning and stock replacement
 

1992      JA and KM Van Bysterveldt, Patetonga, New Zealand
 (website)
Dairy Farm Worker
§  Fencing repair and construction
§  Tractor driving for cultivation and harvesting
§  Milking 120 cows morning and evening
§  Animal husbandry and stock work
§  Safe handling of hazardous chemicals and spraying
 

1992    MA Bennie and Son, Alexandra, New Zealand
 (website)
Orchard Worker
§  Harvesting of various stone and pip fruit
§  Operation of fork lifts
§  Packaging, labeling and grading of fruit for overseas market
 

1992    GL and FG Comer, Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America
 (website)
Fencing Contractor
§  Use of tractor mounted hydraulic post driver
§  Construction of 15 miles of conventional wire fence
§  Placement of gateways and gates
§  Preparatory clearance of land
§  Sighting of fence lines
§  Construction of 50 miles, 2 wire electric fence
 

1990 - 1991  WL and ML Stevens, Longridge, New Zealand
 (website)
Farm Labourer
§  Stock management of sheep, goats, cattle and deer
§  Various applications of tractor work and farm implements
§  Fencing and drainage construction
§  Argo-forestry, planting, spraying and pruning
§  Welding and carpentry projects in workshop
§  Baleage contracting through Northern Southland


 
1989 - 1990   BP Elles Road, Invercargill, New Zealand  (website)
Forecourt Attendant and Tyre Bay Repair Manager
§  Sole charge operation evenings and weekends
§  Ordering of stock for all kiosk merchandise and tyres
§  Staff training and organisation of duty roster
§  Cash handling, account management and daily balancing
§  Personal customer relations
§  Relieving manager’s duties
 

1982 - 1989    Elles Road Servicess Ltd, Invercargill, New Zealand
  (website)
Forecourt Attendant (Part-Time)
§  Sole charge evenings and weekends
§  Cash handling and end of day balancing
§  Cleaning of forecourt, workshop, yard, tyre bay, toilets and office
§  Tyre repair
§  Fitting of batteries and wipers
§  Stock pricing and replacement

 
1977 - 1989     Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Invercargill, New Zealand  (website)
Livestock Officer  (Redundant from Restructuring)
§  Disease testing of various classes of domestic livestock
§  Apiary inspections for disease detection
§  Relieving meat inspector at Southland Freezing Works
§  Investigation of animal welfare complaints
§  Exotic disease training
§  Port agriculture quarantine duties
§  Piggery and rubbish dump inspections
§  Assistance to dairy, fisheries and research divisions
 
 


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 
2000              Ski Instructor Certificate (Level 4) (Scan)
                     Otago Polytechnic
 
1998              Avalanche Safety Management (Stage 1) (Scan)
                     Otago Polytechnic
 
1997              Pre Hospital Emergency Care Course for Ski Patrollers and Outdoor Recreation Staff  (Scan)
                     Auckland Institute of Technology, National Ambulance Officers’ Training School
 
1997              Lower Glacier Guides’ Assessment (Level 1) (Scan)
                     New Zealand Mountain Guides Association
 
1993              Outdoor Recreation Certificate  (Scan)
                     Tai Poutini Polytechnic, Greymouth
 
1993              Small Business Skills Diploma  (Scan)
                     Vocational Skills International Ltd, Christchurch
 
1987              Meat Inspectors’ Accreditation Certificate Stage 1  (Scan)
                     (Sheep and Lamb)
                     Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
 
1981              Livestock Officers Certificate  (Scan)
                     Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
 

LEISURE INTERESTS
 

Hiking, Mountaineering, running, cycling, skiing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, caving, snow boarding, photography and rock climbing.
 
2007 – Present    Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers N.Z. Inc.
 
2004 - Present     Nelson/Marrlborough Section of New Zealand Alpine Club
 
1998 - 1999      &nnbsp;  New Zealand Speleological Society
 
1995 - 1998      &nnbsp;  West Coast Section of New Zealand Alpine Club
 
1986 - 1990      &nnbsp;  Southland Canoe Club
 
1979 - 1990       &  Southland Tramping Club
 
1982 - 1988       &  Forest and Bird Society
 
1987 - 1989      &nnbsp;  Carlington Young Farmers
 
1982 - 1989      &nnbsp;  Southland Steam and Vintage Club
 
1977 - 1982      &nnbsp;  Rotoract Club
 
1977 - 1982      &nnbsp;  Southland Harriers
 
 

ACREDITATIONS
 
§  Approved Filler Certificate (LPG)  (Scan)
§  Cyanide and 1080 Licences  (Scan)
§  Firearms Licence  (Scan)
§  Current New Zealand Driver Licences:
-     1 Light motor vehicle
-     2 Medium rigid vehicle
-     4 Heavy rigid vehicle
-     6 Motorcycle
-     P Passenger endorsement
-     F Forklift endorsement and OSH Certified  (Scan)