Skye Adcock

Professional Summary

Versatile and motivated professional with extensive experience across contracting, operations, and management.
Skilled in leading teams, improving systems, managing projects, and designing both digital and operational solutions.

With a strong foundation in business, wellness, and digital design, I bring creativity, problem-solving ability, and hands-on knowledge of how to make worksites and office systems more efficient. Known for taking initiative, learning quickly, and finding practical, well-organised solutions that meet both company and client needs.

Adcock Contracting

Civil Contracting Company - 2IC, operator, health & safety officer, office administration

2018 - Present

• Progressed from no experience labourer to 2IC and office management in under 2 years.
• Developed company-wide Health & Safety systems — authored manuals, forms, and procedures.
• Achieved Sitewise Green Certification through self-directed compliance work.
• Managed scheduling, quoting, invoicing, budgeting, and procurement.
• Created and maintained the company's website, pamphlets, signage, advertisements and social media marketing.
• Designed operational forms, contracts, and internal systems to streamline efficiency.
• Operated 2-10 tonne diggers; managed trenching, backfill, and reinstatement projects to council standards.
• Managed and trained staff; liaised with clients, councils, and subcontractors.

Papanui Club

Restaurant - Food prep / Cavery cook

2016 - 2017

• Prepared meats, pies, vegetables, sauces, and soups for the carvery restaurant.
• Managed carvery service and maintained stock during peak hours.
• Worked both independently and as part of a kitchen team, maintaining hygiene and consistency.
• Cooking staff
• Stock take

Freshlink

Fruit & vegetable processing & packing facility - Day Supervisor > Night Manager

2014 - 2016

• Promoted from general staff to day shift supervisor, then to night shift manager within 18 months
• Supervised staff and production flow; maintained quality and efficiency under tight deadlines.
• Oversaw machinery setup, operation, and maintenance.
• Checked orders, ensured stock rotation, and handled quality control.
• Managed rosters, resolved staff issues, and upheld health and safety standards.
• Processing fruit & vegetables by hand or with machine.
• Packing orders & palettes

New World

Supermarket Chain - Checkout & Deli Assistant

2012 - 2014

• Operated checkout and provided customer service.
• Prepared food and maintained deli hygiene and stock rotation.
• Assisted in general store operations and cleaning.

Diploma in Digital Design

Web & Graphic Design - Yoobee 2025

• Design foundation
• UX / UI
• Graphic design
• Web design

Diploma in Business

The Career Academy - 2025

• Health & safety
• Leadership & team building
• Management & human resources
• Budgeting & financial management
• Business computing
• Digital marketing

Diploma in Family Wellness &
Crisis Intervention

The Career Academy - 2025

• Family counselling
• Crisis counselling
• Mental health
• Stress management
• Relationships & communication

Other Certification

• SiteSafe Civil
• TC + TMO
• Full Class 1 Drivers Licence

Software

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Figma
• Procreate
• MYOB
• Visual Studio Code - HTML & CSS
• Sketchup
• Squarespace
• Webflow

Tools

• GPR & wand locating
• Air tools
• Hydrovac
• Diggers & attachments
• Process machinery
• Printing

Systems

• Microsoft Office & Teams
• Google Workspace
• Sitewise
• Scheduling & file management

Professional Goals

• Continuous self-learning & creative development
• Use my skills and experience to start and grow my own business
• Contribute positively to the community and industry through ethical, high-quality work
• Achieve long-term growth by aligning personal passion with professional impact

Interests

• Digital art
• Graphic design
• Drawing & traditional painting
• DIY, interior design, upcycling
• Crafts & sculptures
• Sewing
• Murals
• Creative thinking & problem solving

References

Available on request