Objective
To work in a team invironment with the opportunity to advance my qualifications (ie Master class V).
Experience
Employment Summary
Date Employer Position/Role
April 06 to Feb 09 Burpengary Crane Hire Crane Operator / Dogman
Nov 04 to Apr 06 Metro-lift Crane Hire Crane Operator / Dogman
Nov 98 to Nov 04 Royal Australian Navy Able Seaman Clearance Diver
Jan 98 to Oct 98 Bess Concrete Labourer
Jan 97 to Jan 98 Hilliars Bargain Centre Store Manager
Jan 96 to Jan 97 Crazy Clark’s Discount Variety Store Sales Assistant
May 95 to Jan 96 Mc Donald’s Family Restaurant Kitchen Hand
EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL
Period: November 2004 to February 2009
Employer: Meto-Lift Crane Hire / Burpengary Crane Hire
Position: Crane Operator / Dogman
Responsibilities:
In this role I have operated a 15 tonne mobile Franna, 20 tonne mobile Franna, minimal 30 tonne mobile crane and a 50 tonne mobile crane with extreme care and sound judgement. I've obtained the knowledge to be able to inspect jobs so as to recommend the correct vehicle for the job. I have also obtained the knowledge to create a Job Safety Analysis by using the process of Risk Management.
As a Crane operator / Dogman I have been required to:
• Safely control single and multiple crane lifts
• Operate cranes up to 60 tonne
• Identify hazards in a work situation
• Assess the risks of injury and or property damage from hazards
• Decide on control measures to eliminate injury or property damage
• Implement control measures
• Monitor and review control measures
Period: November 98 to November 2004
Employer: Royal Australian Navy
Position: Able Seaman Clearance Diver
Responsibilities:
In this role I have completed over 1300 hours of training. I have acquired the knowledge and skills to underpin the diverse range of competencies involved in operating small boats, rendering specialised first aid, handling and rendering safe a range of explosive devices, as well as a variety of underwater tasks. These activities are often performed in very complex scenarios and require extreme care and sound judgement. I have also acquired a very keen appreciation for the intricacies of team work and the excellence which can be achieved by people who can build and maintain a healthy team dynamic.
As a clearance diver I have been required to:
• Search for, identify and recover mines
• Prepare equipment for rendering a mine safe
• Assist in mine disposal and perform mine burial survey
• Carry out overt and clandestine beach surveys
• Perform underwater maintenance on ships’ hulls
• Locate, identify, and render safe unexploded ordnance
• Prepare place and initiate demolition charges
• Operate one and two compartment recompression chambers
• Protect ships and harbour installations
• Recognise diver illness and render first aid
• Coxswain a naval workboat, light utility boat and an inflatable rubber boat
• Support diving operations involving SCUBA or Surface Supply Breathing Apparatus
I have completed 30 months at sea on a Mine Hunter Coastal, travelling to Asian ports and around Australia conducting RAN exercises. I have also acted as Leading Seaman, responsible for a team of 12 people and directing ship evolutions whilst at sea (e.g. launching/recovering sea boats underway), Bridge Watch Keeping and preparations for diving operations.
Period: January 98 to October 98
Employer: Bess Concrete
Position: Labourer
Responsibilities:
In this role, I worked as part of a team of eight. My duties included:
• Day to day equipment maintenance
• Slab preparations
• Finishing’s
During my time in this role I developed a reputation as a hard worker and developed positive and productive working relationships with my peers and supervisor.
Period: January 97 to January 98
Employer: Hilliars Bargain Centre
Position: Store Manager
Responsibilities:
In this role I was managing the day to day running of a discount variety store. I managed eight staff and was responsible for:
• Staff induction, training and ongoing feedback
• Customer service
• Stock control
• Banking
• Register operations and Eftpos
The standards which I was able to achieve within the store earned an award for the best merchandised store of the year. I built and maintained effective and positive relationships with both my superiors and staff. I was able to foster teamwork through regular team meetings which encouraged staff to contribute ideas on how we could improve our operation. This resulted in a sense of ownership and commitment to the initiatives which were implemented.
Education
ACADEMIC HISTORY
Year 10 Secondary Education, 1995
St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
English Sound Achievement
Geography Sound Achievement
Advanced Mathematics Sound Achievement
Science Sound Achievement
Art High Achievement
TRAINING COMPLETED
Course Training Organisation
Fire/Rescue and Plant:
Shore Fire Fighting Course Royal Australian Navy
Heavy Rigid (TRUCK) DECA Training
First Aid Course (Senior First Aid Equivalent) Royal Australian Navy
Advanced Resuscitation 12896NT St John Ambulance Australia
60 tonne mobile crane & Dogging Course Clout's Training
Basic Fire Fighting Course NSW Rural Fire Brigade
M31 Overhead Awareness for Non-Electrical Workers Greenfrog Training
Organisational and Computer:
Good Working Relationship Course Royal Australian Navy
Equity & Diversity Awareness Royal Australian Navy
Microsoft Word Royal Australian Navy
Excel Royal Australian Navy
Powerpoint Royal Australian Navy
Dive and Naval:
Certificate III Occupational Diving Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme
Dive Master PADI
Rescue Diver PADI
Advanced Open Water Diver PADI
Browning Machine Gun Royal Australian Navy
Certificate IV in Clearance Diving Royal Australian Navy
Tactical Baton - Service Issue Royal Australian Navy
Boarding Party Fast Roping Course Royal Australian Navy
Scuba Air Diver Course Royal Australian Navy
NC04 Ships Preservation Royal Australian Navy
Standard Combat Survivability Course Royal Australian Navy
Survival At Sea Course Royal Australian Navy
Basic Seamanship Course Royal Australian Navy
General Service Duties Course Royal Australian Navy
Steyr F88 Rifle Conversion Course Royal Australian Navy
9mm Pistle Course Royal Australian Navy
RAN swimming Test Royal Australian Navy
Certification
60 tonne mobile crane & Dogging Course Clout's Training
Heavy Rigid (TRUCK) DECA Training
Certificate III Occupational Diving Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme
Dive Master PADI
Rescue Diver PADI
Advanced Open Water Diver PADI
Skils
I have over 4,500 documented hours at sea which is good experience to gain qualification of master class V if it is needed for a particular job application.