Bernard Kriel

Experience

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  Geotechnics Ltd

  Mar 2008 - Jan 2009

  I was responsible for completing a quota of janitorial tasks, such as sweeping, vacuuming, and restroom and kitchen cleaning, on a weekly basis. In addition to this weekly quota, I was also required to complete miscellaneous tasks as per instruction. I was outsourced to Geotechnics' parent company: Tonkin & Taylor, and placed under their supervision. It was my responsibility to scan and archive company documents in preparation for offsite storage. I had no fixed hours, I had the option of determining my own hours. Regardless, I worked full days, five days a week.

  • Janitor

    May 2003 - Jan 2009

  • Office Junior (Casual)

    Mar 2008 - May 2008
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  Bunnings

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2009

  Overnight Stocker

  I was part of a nightshift team of stockers, where a sense of team work is required to complete a nightly quota, on a predetermined selection of weekly evenings. This position required physical fitness, and dedication to routine.

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  Geotechnics Ltd

  Nov 2010 - Dec 2012

  Junior Laboratory Technician (On-call)

  I carried out testing procedures on soil, specialising in particle size distribution tests using sieves. I had an agreement with my employer concerning how my status as a student affected my availability throughout the year.

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  Geotechnics Ltd

  Oct 2015 - Aug 2022

  I repair, measure, verify and calibrate specialist equipment in an accredited laboratory that is subject to ISO 17025 and other international standards, issuing reports that are traceable to the Système International. Additional duties include the following:*Composing and revising of calibration methods, and data processing Excel workbooks, including for equipment covered under an IANZ accredited scope.*Gathering research to improve the quality and reliability of calibration results.*Executing intra- and interlaboratory proficiency assessments.*Performing the role of company Nuclear-Radiation Safety-Officer.*Addressing ISO 17025 non-compliances, such as Corrective Action Required (CAR) and Continuous Improvement Request (CIR) orders, pre-emptively and reactively.*Remotely troubleshooting faulty equipment and supporting to external technical managers.I am considered a subject-matter expert in in the following items:*Clegg rebound-tester*Schmidt rebound-tester*Air-entrainment meter*Soil-shear vane-tester*Scala dynamic-penetrometer Show less

  • Senior Calibration-Technician

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2022

  • Administrative Assistant (Casual)

    Oct 2015 - Sept 2016
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  Verified Lab Services

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Administrative Assistant/Laboratory Technician (On-call)

  In my primary role, I error checked, finalised and audited external agricultural records aquired from clients for compliance with standards and regulations within the kiwifruit industry.In my secondary role, I performed a selection of standardised tests on batch samples of kiwifruit to assess their readiness for harvest.

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  BK Portfolio Management

  Aug 2019 - now

  Portfolio Manager

  Having managed my own investment portfolio since 2011, I now manage portfolios for clients that comprise US shares, cryptographic assets and coinage metals. I strictly swing-trade on a scheduled basis according to directions generated by a ledger program of my own creation. As of 2022, I currently manage approximately $60,000 for 18 clients.

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  TechRentals

  Aug 2022 - now

  Calibration Engineer

  I measure, verify and calibrate specialist equipment in an accredited laboratory that is subject to ISO 17025 and other international standards, issuing reports that are traceable to the Système International. Additional duties include the following:*Composing and revising of calibration methods, and data processing Excel workbooks, including for equipment covered under an IANZ accredited scope.*Gathering research to improve the quality and reliability of calibration results.*Executing intralaboratory proficiency assessments.*Addressing ISO 17025 non-compliances, such as Corrective Action Required (CAR) and Comments, pre-emptively and reactively. Show less