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This free sample resume for a builder has an accompanying sample cover letter to help you put together a winning job application.

William Builder

14 Construction Place
South Brisbane QLD 4141
M: 0404 555 444
T: 07 5454 5555
E: w.builder@email.com

Qualifications and Education

• Certificate II in General Construction, TAFE QLD, July 2008
• Senior First Aid Certificate, St John Ambulance Australia, 2007
• General Safety Induction Construction Industry Card (‘Blue Card’), Accredited Skills Provider, October 2006
• Current full driver’s licence and LR licence

Employment History

Construction Worker, Wentworths Construction Pty Ltd
October 2006 – Present
Duties

• Bricklaying
• Pre-cutting stone and concrete blocks
• Sealing foundations
• Damp proofing
• Organising equipment
• Assisting builder with measurements
• Inputting collected data into computer
• Preparing activity reports

Nightfill Worker, Supamart, South Brisbane
January 2006 – October 2006
Duties

• Restocking shelves
• Merchandising
• Organising stock and shelving in storerooms
• Stocktaking
• Warehouse duties

Video store clerk, EzyVidz, South Brisbane
February 2005 – January 2006
Duties

• Serving customers and dealing with enquiries
• Merchandising
• Operating register and responsible handling of cash
• End-of-day banking duties
• Chasing up outstanding rentals by calling customers

Competencies

• Non-smoker; fit and healthy
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Motivated and reliable
• Excellent organisational and motivational skills with a proven ability to work with and address large groups of people
• Intermediate experience with Word and Excel

Extracurricular Activities

• Longstanding member of the Queensland State Emergency Service
• Bronze Medallion, Royal Life Saving Australia
• President of the South Brisbane Community Softball Club, presiding over a substantial increase in membership and fundraising
• Coached junior softball team to semi-finals in 2003/2004

Referees

The following people are happy to speak about my skills and contributions.

James Whitely
Supervisor, Wentworths Construction Pty Ltd
0415 555 555

Bill Fender
Construction Course Coordinator, TAFE QLD
07 1515 1111

Sharon Morrow
Night Manager, Supamart
07 4585 4545

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