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Slayte Howe-Watson

Construction Worker & Home Renovator
Ladismith,WC

Summary

A four-year career working on a variety of projects both within a team and as a solo employee have helped develop a broad range of skills and a determined work attitude capable of supervised and un-supervised work.
Accustomed to physically-challenging labor and long hours, with the addition of concise planning, proper preparation and an eagerness towards learning new techniques and equipment operation have enabled consistent results leading to a reliable reputation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Construction Worker

Aloe Aloe Guest Farm (Contract)
Ladismith, Western Cape
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • The renovation of Manager Accommodation
  • The renovation of main business premises
  • The repair and interior work for 5 wooden pre-fab guest houses including:

Roof repair (corrugated sheet)

Structure anchoring (concrete)

Wooden railing repair

Dry walling

Bathroom and kitchenet installation

  • The installation of septic system and sewage lines for above guest houses
  • The set up and installation of water storage and supply for said guest houses

Construction Worker

Purple Prickly Pear Ranch
Witsand, Western Cape
09.2020 - 05.2021

Managed and worked the entire renovation of a managers cottage which included:

  • Roof repair (asbestos)
  • Complete overhaul of bathroom + installation of a shower
  • Installation of a kitchenet (plumbing included)
  • Floor slab leveling throughout the building (concrete and cement)
  • Tilling
  • Built-in cupboards, wardrobes & kitchen units
  • Brick and cement chimney completion
  • Expansion and reinforcing of indoor fireplace
  • Exterior tool shed construction
  • Gravel pathing
  • Interior wall and ceiling repair and painting
  • Exterior wall repair and painting
  • Property perimeter fencing

Waiter

Post House Restaurant
Ladismith, Western Cape
11.2018 - 07.2019

Worked for Lesley Sterling and then later Jeanette O'toole at the Post House Restaurant, during this time I did the following jobs:

  • Waiting tables
  • Worked the coffee machine and steamer
  • Worked the blenders for smoothies and milkshakes
  • Limited work with food preparation, however in-depth knowledge of the food served
  • Assisted in the preparation and serving for multiple functions, including a small wedding
  • Frequently assisted kitchen staff with dishes and cleaning staff with facilities maintenance
  • Assisted with stock, suppliers deliveries and orders
  • Time as a front of house manager
  • Trained two replacement for myself

Construction Worker

Domino Farm
Ladismith, Western Cape
11.2017 - 11.2018

During this project I was part of a small team that renovated three buildings on a smallholding as well as constructing and installing farming infrastructure.

This project included the following:

  • Ceiling and insulation installation
  • Re-tilling two of the buildings floors and walls
  • Complete renovation of a bathroom
  • Construction of a second bathroom
  • Installation of dividing walls
  • Removal of old doors and windows
  • Installation of new doors, windows and the re-building of walls
  • Repair and re-plastering of damaged and aged walls
  • Repainting interiors and exteriors
  • Construction of awnings
  • Erection of a car-port
  • Installation of built-in counters, cupboards and dressers
  • Complete interior furnishings (Cornice, skirting, finishing trim)
  • Construction of multiple animal pens, stalls and shelters
  • Fencing (Post, wire and mesh)
  • Installation of water storage and mainlines to buildings.
  • Installation of rain collection (gutters, storage tanks)

Education

High School Diploma -

Abbotts College Senior High School
Claremont
01.2015 - 12.2015

Skills

    Construction Knowledge

Plumbing

Painting

Restaurant Work (Serving)

Restaurant Work (Managing)

Farm Animal Handling

Materials coordination

Hand and power tool operation

Hazardous chemical handling

Measurement and calculation accuracy

Debris removal

Lifting 50-60 kg's

Additional Information

Ambitions to work in the UK, enlisted in the royal marines. As such part-time/ short contacts are my focus.

Due to restrictions to travel, as well long wait security checks, no fixed date for departure has been set thus medium length contracts/ employment are welcome, however please keep in mind the intention to leave SA.

Previous employer reviews and reference are available.

Timeline

Construction Worker

Aloe Aloe Guest Farm (Contract)
06.2021 - 11.2021

Construction Worker

Purple Prickly Pear Ranch
09.2020 - 05.2021

Waiter

Post House Restaurant
11.2018 - 07.2019

Construction Worker

Domino Farm
11.2017 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Abbotts College Senior High School
01.2015 - 12.2015
Slayte Howe-WatsonConstruction Worker & Home Renovator