Nighthawk Enterprise / Quantum Illusions

Posted on11/05/202411/05/2024

Nighthawk Enterprise / Quantum Illusions

Manager/Graphic Artist/Design and I.T Co-ordinator/Videographer

Duties

Full aspect of computer graphic design for both print and on-line using CorelDraw. (I now use Affinity Design)
Desktop publishing and office services using PageMaker / InDesign / QuarkXpress / CorelDraw. (I now use Affinity Publisher, Designer & Photo)
Multimedia concepts and designs and displays.
Videography filming and editing digitally. (I now use HitFilm Pro and DaVinci Resolve.)
Design and maintain various websites and newsletters, booklets, and brochures for clients and customers.
Design logo’s and company slogon’s and look for product line.
Manipulate images and photo’s.

Click here to see some of the designs I have done in the past.

Penplus (2003) New Zealand

Posted on11/05/202411/05/2024

Penplus (2003) New Zealand – Graphic Artist/Design and I.T Coordinator

Duties

Design layouts and typesetting ready for printing to promotional products.
Produce proofs for clients, track jobs and job sign off’s, prepare film for printing.
Designed, build and maintained a custom job tracking database using FileMaker.
Producing newsletters, eNews, booklets, price lists, flyers in CorelDraw.
Build, design and maintain company website.
Answering phones and customer liaison, email queries and quotes.
Warehouse duties, sorting storage, dispatch, and getting product ready to print and entering details in to database.
Dispatching of goods to customer, tracking product dispatch.
Aspects of business investigation and marketing & problem solving.

Progressive Plastics – Plastic fabricator

Posted on11/05/202411/05/2024

- Back to Vocational History
- Front Page of CV

Progressive Plastics

Plastic fabricator

Current Employment (recently made redundant)

Duties

Making various sizes of pipe work fittings and adapters using molds and guides.
Using hot oil or heat gun to heat plastic and mold to shape required pip or plastic sheet.
Tacking and welding of plastic including PVC, ABS, Polypropylene, HDPE, and Acrylic plastics.
Fabricating custom products from sheet and pipe, to make tanks, ducting, and junctions, machine guards and custom items etc.
Working with PVC, ABS, Polypropylene, HDPE, Polycarbonate, and acrylic plastics.
Using machinery like table saw, band saws, mitre saw, and lathe, drum sanders and drill presses, including large radial arm saw.
Using hand tools, drills, jigsaws, grinders/sanders
Warehouse duties, sorting storage, dispatch, and getting product ready for dispatch, including making and wrapping pallets ready for dispatch.
Problem solving with customer needs, and custom designs.
View Plastic Fabrication

Video of Extrusion Welding
https://www.facebook.com/1130165155/videos/345548545139597/

Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71xS8tD4r_0&list=PLj3hLTnGCJHZCx-CMn3tR6NQK3BkQF0rk

Vocational History

Posted on11/05/202431/05/2024

Front Page of CV

Vocational History

Jun 2024 – Current	Mitre10 Mega – (Dunedin) Tool Sales

Aug 2013 – May 2024	Progressive Plastics – (Dunedin) Plastic fabrication, sheet and pipe work.

Oct 2003 – Aug 2013	Penplus (2003) New Zealand – (Dunedin) Graphic design, type setting, customer liaison, dispatch, warehouse duties, webmaster.

Nov 2001 – Oct 2003	Nighthawk Enterprise / Quantum Illusions Graphic design, desktop publishing, website design, multimedia and webmaster, video production, post production. Casual work for various companies.

Feb 2001 – Nov 2001	Real Training International Ltd – (Dunedin) Graphic design, desktop publishing. Upgrading of product manuals & booklets. Producing newsletters, customer liaison.

Nov 1998 – Oct 2003	Nighthawk Enterprise / Quantum Illusions – (Dunedin) Graphic design, desktop publishing, website design, Multimedia and webmaster, video production, post production. Casual work for various companies.

Nov 1998 – Jul 2000	Inside Otago Community Newspaper – (Dunedin) Graphic design, Desktop Publishing, webmaster. Inside Otago was the first newspaper in the region to go fully digital.

Jul 1996 – Mar 1998	Robert Read Builder – (Ashburton) Builder/Carpenter.

	Nighthawk Enterprise / Quantum Illusions Graphic designer, desktop publishing, website design, multimedia and webmaster, video production, post production. Casual work for various companies.

Jan 1996 – Jul 1996	Video East – (Napier) Work based training scheme. Video production and post production. Audio and multi media and graphic design.

Oct 1993 – Jan 1996	Eagle Express Couriers – (Napier) Distribution Manager/Rider.

Feb 1993 – Sep 1993	Seasonal Work – (Napier)

Aug 1992 – Nov 1992	Hawkes Bay Polytechnic – (Napier) First Assessment Carpentry.

	Anderson Builder Contractor – (Napier) Builder/Carpenter. (Part of Polytechnic training)

Feb 1992 – Jun 1992	Seasonal Work – (Napier)

Sep 1985 – Dec 1991	Royal New Zealand Navy – (Auckland) Able Seaman, Radar Plotter/Operator.

Front Page of CV

Curriculum Vitae

Posted on11/05/202404/06/2024

Hey there, I’m Dale Forsyth!

I bring a lot to the table for my potential employers. Honesty, hard work, and meticulous attention to detail are just the tip of the iceberg. I thrive in team settings, where collaboration fuels success.

Never one to rest on my laurels, I’m constantly hungry to expand my skill set. With a self-starting attitude and a friendly demeanor, I approach each task with enthusiasm and determination.

Given the skills I’ve honed thus far, I’m confident that I’d make a significant impact in any company lucky enough to have me on board.

Regards
Dale Forsyth

Name Change:	Change of surname to my fathers family name in 1998. Goodwillie to Forsyth.
Date of Birth:	23rd November 1968
Place of Birth:	Dunedin, New Zealand
eMail:
Website:	www.wackywoodworks.co.nz
Status:	DeFacto
Health:	Excellent
Skills:	Vocational History Plastic Fabrication Hobbies Woodworking References
Download a PDF copy of my CV – Dale_Forsyth_CV

My watch collection.

Posted on10/04/202415/04/2024

Why have I started to collect watches? Well the main reason I like watches and like any collection that is why I started. I use to have a very small collection years ago of 4 or 5 watches that I would wear. I then sold most of them leaving only one watch. Which I regret doing as with a year my final watch got stolen. One of these watches was my first watch I was given as well as my first watch I bought for myself. After that I just stopped wearing a watch. However I have regained that joy of wearing I nice time piece on the wrist.

However a few years back I decided I wanted a smart watch to wear to work… for those that don’t like smart watches…now hear me out. I work in a loud noisy workshop and I couldn’t hear if my phone was ringing or text message from the boss when he was out and about. So to combat that I got smart watch that links via bluetooth to my phone and I can now feel the vibration a lot better on my wrist when there is a phone call or message. I also use it to track steps and all the other stuff that smart watches do.I also sometimes wear noise cancelling earbuds which also connects via bluetooth, to watch and phone so all three are talking to each other, and I can quickly answer my phone call from the boss with out having to drag my phone out of my pocket, and accidentally hang up on the call.

But all that did was spark my love of watches again… So I am now desperately trying to replace my old watches especially the one that got stolen all those years ago. (Though I know I will never get the original back I do know what the watch was.

I currently only have three watches with a fourth on my radar very soon. My current watches are;

Brand	Model	Cost NZD	Link	Note
Magrette	Moana Pacific Waterman GMT – Titanium	$1500.00	https://magrette.com	My current go to watch. But that will change over time.
Fossil	Coachman Chronograph	$320.00	https://brentweatheralljeweller.co.nz	I bought this watch as a EDW (every day wear) or hack watch so if I scratch it or beat it up I am not to bothered.
Belmoto	Trackday SBB – Matte Black	$841.00	https://www.belmoto.gt/
Samsung	Galaxy Watch Active2	$399.00 (now 1/2 that)	https://www.noelleeming.co.nz	As I said got this for work and track steps (which now I don’t really bother as much)
Casio	W-59-1V	$59.00	https://www.showcasejewellersmosgiel.co.nz	Pure nostalgic… My very first watch given to me as present when I was a kid growing up in the 80’s and it is still produced today.

Now I have a 7-1/2″ to 7-3/4″ wrist which means I can wear most watches comfortably, just the not the extreme smaller or extreme larger watches. This actually makes it easier buying and wearing watch.

Moana Pacific Waterman GMT Titanium. – This is a limited edition of only 300 units. I have unit 148 of 300. It has the Miyota 9075 movement.

Coachman Chronograph. – I bought this watch as a EDW (every day wear) or hack watch so if I scratch it or beat it up I am not to bothered. The movement is not the best, the alignment of the movement is also not the best the illumination is not that great either. But it tells the time and is surprisingly comfortable.

Belmoto – A sub brand from the New Zealand Micro brand Magrette.

Samsung Smart Galaxy Smart Watch Active 2. – I wear a smart watch sometimes to work or when I am walking to track steps etc. At work it helps in the noisy workshop answering phone and text etc as I can fell the vibration on my wrist where as I can’t feel it or hear my phone normally.

Other watches that are on my radar include Seiko 5, Alpina Start Timer Pilot, Tissot, Hamilton, Christopher Ward and even Citizen Promaster, Timex, Casio – G Shock etc.

Am I wanting a to get any of the luxury brands like Rolex, Omega etc… well first off luxury is relative and it is very subjective, it is in the eye of the beholder. Some people will say my Megrette watch is luxury, where as I don’t. So my short answer is “No” however I am not going turn down one if an opportunity comes my way get one that I afford. They are just currently not on my radar. I am not a watch snob and don’t care about the price of watches, I a not one of these people that say an affordable watches are not real watches or I am not going to say “I got my first real watch” meaning Omega, Rolex etc… I already have four real watches they all tell the time (Including the smart watch)

Pure nostalgic… the Casio W-59-1V

Here are some of the watches that are on my radar;

Brand	Model	Movemnt	Cost NZD	Link	Note
Belmotto	Tourer -GBG – Rose Gold	Miyota 9015 with hacking seconds	$1180.00	https://www.belmoto.gt/	Love the style of this watch.
Alpina	Startimer Pilot	AI-372 Caliber, Quartz	$1750.00	https://www.christies.co.nz/
Seiko	Coutura	8T63, Quartz	$1051.56	https://cambridgejewellers.co.nz/	Love the dial and the carbon fibre look.
Seiko	Solar Divers		$950.00	https://cambridgejewellers.co.nz/	Bit of a classic look dive watch.
Tissot	PRX Powermatic 80	POWERMATIC 80.111 Automatic	$1325.00	https://www.christies.co.nz/	Stylish dress watch.
Hamilton	Khaki Field Titanium	Automatic	$1290.00	https://www.chrono24.co.nz/
Citizen	Promaster MX	Eco-Drive technology	$850.00	https://preciousmetals.co.nz/

In general I do like the chronograph style of watches and I do tend to gravitate towards them. I also prefer a strap either leather or NATO style over a bracelets. However that does not mean all my watches will be or will have chronographs. Also I am not just a automatic or manual or quartz person and I will buy a watch based if I like the looks of it.

Paracord Bracelets

Posted on14/03/202428/03/2024

As stated I will always be wearing at least one paracord bracelets but in general I am usually wearing three (now four). There is a reason and while part of the reason is you never know when you might need some cord… you get lost and need paracord to tie some branches together to make a shelter, you need to make a splint brace with some branches (or something) for a broken limb or a make shift tourniquet or you can even use the cord to start a fire to stay warm there are any other uses as well.

However while I will use them in a an absolute emergency they actually have a bit of a meaning. I wear one (now two) on my left with my watch of the day and two on the right wrist.

Sister

Sister’s bracelet.

The extra meaning to them is the one on my left wrist represents my sister, it will always be in camo colours. The camo colours as armed forces used the camo to camouflage themself from others as my sister did with cancer she camouflaged from others that she had cancer for as long as possible so it represents her loosing her fight with cancer. It will always be with my watch of the day as it represents time, and I didn’t get enough time with her.

Nephew

This is a difficult one due to the subject matter of suicide. My nephew was very lose with mother, and did struggle when she past, but was still a shock when it happened. However this bracelet is smaller and a different stitch or knot. A simple finger stitch knot and worn next to my sisters bracelet and together they represent mother and son, sister and nephew. This is a recent addition a it happened late in December 2023.

Sister and Nephew now both gone… Just leaving one son (nephew)

Mum and Dad

The two bracelets on my right wrist represent my Mother and Father who past away a few years ago now. There will always be two one each for mum and dad and they will always be together as were mum and dad in life and now in death. However these bracelets may change colour and style and I may put a totally different one on at random, this also represent changes in life and my parents were full of and loved life.

The top bracelet (or the one put on first) will always represent dad as he past away first and the second (closer to actual hand) will always be for mum.

Mum & Dad

So while these have actual meaning it does not mean I will not use them if truly needed or an emergency they will get cut off and unraveled if truly required as I will simply make more. But if I am only needed one piece of paracord, I would unravel the piece wrap around my lighter and only if I truly need more will I then consider one of my bracelets.

Keys and lighter on Carabiner. Lighter wrapped in about a one metre of 4mm paracord.

Levels of EDC

Posted on11/03/202427/03/2024

Yes there are different levels of EDC and I have have different levels and it depends where I am going.

I have like 4.5 different levels of Every Day Carry and no that is not a typo 4.5 levels “The obvious” is my 0.5 of a level due to the fact it says it in it’s title it is obvious that will carry said item.

The Obvious

My first level is what I call “The Obvious” stuff which is the 0.5 of my scale and these are things like my mobile phone, my watch, my wallet, my keys, my glasses, paracord bracelets etc… These type of items are well obviously on me or within arms reach depending where and what I am doing.

Minimal

Other than the obvious stuff I take, my minimal carry will multi-tool (any multi-tool) and torch. This extra so called load out might be when I walk the dog in morning/evening, or quickly go to shop to get something etc…

Tier 1

The next level or “Tier 1” I start carrying things that other people may recognise as EDC and are not the, well, duh! “Obvious”. I start carry a multi-tool this can be any multi-tool but in my case it is usually one of my Leatherman’s either “Sidekick” or “Free P2” or maybe the “Surge”… but my “Surge” is usually in my tool box. Multi-tools are one of the handiest things to carry, you literally have a small tool kit all folded up in your pocket or in my case on my hip. Lighter may be added to my hip carabiner with my keys. I will definitely have my torch, pen and pocket knife. Torch and booboo kit. Maybe a small tape measure some doggy do do bags etc

This is carried in a smaller pouch and can fit in my side pockets of my trousers or my jacket pocket etc. It is very light weight

Minimal load out… going to town, friends place… general out and about etc

Tier 2

This is when I start carry a pouch that has a few extra bits and bobs and goes into my work bag or back pack etc, and depending where I or we are going it may differ slightly each time. However most of the time it is a grab and go. Depending where I am going ie; work, visit friends, or just out and about. This pouch will have slightly bigger booboo kit, some Paracetamol and the like, string, doggy do do bags, another small pocket knife, a pair of snips or side utters, small crescent, screw driver pen. spare AAA batteries for pen torch. Small pry bar multi-tool Small tape measure, a spare bit of cash (around $25.00 – $30.00) Glass wipes, Multi-tool cards. Even spare beard ties which are small rubber bands, And usually another pen. Small carabiner on the zip, USB-A to USB-C charge cable, Sim Card tool, believe it or not paper clips (the number of ties I have used a paper clip to actually surprises me. From broken zip handle to unblocking glue tips or used to try and hook something.) Also throw in a couple of safety pins…

My typical Tier 2 work load out

There may be a few other items also thrown in here but that is the basics. This pouch is targeted for work as I am a plastic fabricator, and while I have most tools at work there are times it is easier using what I have.

My EDC pouch on my bench at work

Tier 3

Tier 3 or local travel kit. It also depends where or how far a field we are going and for how long and whether it is by car or bike. So if we are traveling for a couple of days I will now throw in the power bank, watch charger cable or I will change watches to my mechanical wind up watch. The booboo kit is expanded a little more, there may even be an emergency survival blanket etc. There may be a few extra tools and few extra bits and bob’s like a couple of paper clip, duct tape or electrical tape.

My EDC carry pouch.

Paracord bracelets

I wear at least one all the time, (actually four) these are on me 99.99% of the time and while I count it as EDC I don’t put them in the tier system as such as they are just on me usually only come off when showering and back on straight after. This is because each one actually have a meaning click here to find out what that is.