Rowan

About me:

Candidate Info :
I am looking for casual driving work, Monday through Friday. I have a diverse resume and I am experienced in customer service. I have the ability to work autonomously or in a team environment. I am able to think outside the box and perform my duties efficiently. I look after all equipment and vehicles in my care and always provide feedback to management on any issues pertaining to maintenance issues to ensure their valuable assets are looked after. My preference would be mornings shifts in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. I am seeking an ongoing role of 3 days a week, morning shifts if possible but I will accept any other roles too and ill travel where required. I have great references and have always been an asset to companies I have worked for in the past.

Experience :
Worked As Owner at Sensational Africa from September 2018 to till now
Own business specialising in Tours and Safaris to Africa

Worked As Self Employed at Self Employed from August 2017 to August 2018
Agitator Driver – Nucon Concrete
Delivering batched concrete to customers

Worked As Project Manager / General Manager at Batonka Guest Lodge from March 2016 to May 2017
• General Manager of new 4 star Guest Lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
• Oversight and project management of the final stages of construction of the lodge
• Opening of the lodge to guests which included hiring of staff, implementing policies and procedures
• Oversight of all business aspects of the lodge
• Business development within a very competitive market
• Relationship management and creation with Agents and suppliers
• Creating and compiling of monthly and weekly executive reports
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enable continuous improvement in the achievement of outcomes that support brand and customer information objectives.

Worked As Group Project Manager at Africa Albida Tourism from February 2014 to March 2016
• On the Executive Management Team reporting directly to the Chairman
• Responsible for all new builds and refurbishments of the resort, including the refurbishment of the 72 roomed Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.
• Management of costings, implementation and oversight of all projects within the resort
• Responsible for Council approvals
• Provide high quality standard systems, work processes and procedures which ensure
contractual agreements are effectively and efficiently managed
• Contribute to risk reporting and risk training
• Manage suppliers and specialist consultants
• Lead and manage the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Team

Worked As Lead Project Coordinator at Ledcor Construction from May 2013 to December 2013
Working in the oil sands of Northern Canada for our client Shell Petroleum. I was
responsible for coordinating all aspects of a range of different projects from development to completion as well as managing the client relationships. My role included daily, weekly and
monthly project reports to senior management as well as tracking all costs of the projects.
Reference available.

Worked As Driver Trainer at Ian Watson Driving School from December 2008 to August 2009
• Training students in heavy vehicles up to Road Train (B-double).
• Fully qualified motor cycle trainer.
• My role as a driver trainer consisted of training students to competently drive heavy
vehicles and take them for their tests at the Transport Authority. Reference available.

Worked As Lodge Manager Resort at Quest Whistler from December 2006 to June 2008
• Managed all aspects of the Resort Lodges
• My section included 180 properties and 2 front desks
• I had oversight of maintenance and housekeeping departments as well as owner relations
• I trained and mentored all team members

Worked As Driver Northside at Water Works (Australia) from March 2006 to November 2006
Delivering water to various outlets, including domestic and commercial venues.

Worked As Carpenter Apprenticeship at UHD (PVT) LTD from January 2003 to July 2004
(Australia)

• Builders Apprentice building Residential homes in Brisbane, Australia. I never managed to see my apprenticeship through due to an injury.

Worked As Stores Manager at Clancy’s Pies (Australia) from March 2002 to January 2003
Stores controller in a Successful pie company

Worked As Field Service Engineer at Pro Micro Computers from February 2000 to June 2001
• Assembly, repair and maintenance of computers.
• Telephone support to clients in addition to traveling to clients site for service and repair of IT equipment.