Work History

• 7/2007 - 0/0

  Squeaky Clean Services Commercial cleaning and mai

  Registered business owner.: contractor. Clients have included Brock Commercial real estate and subsequently Evans and Ayers Pty Ltd (Jan 1st 2010) and ultimately Adelaide University at 231 Nth Tce Adelaide and another of their properties on Frome Road. I managed and was responsible for all aspects of administration including Quoting, liaising with clients, SWMS documents and OHSW along with day to day cleaning requirements within the common areas and selected class facilities. I also held independent agreements with three private tenants within the same building until 2016, including a dental surgery (Dr Peter Muggleton- Retired), the offices of Australian Medicines Handbook and C.S.I.R.O. P Health flagship division. These agreements lapsed as a result of sale and demolition of the building by The University Of Adelaide. During this time I also had 1 person working for me to assist with cleaning duties. I am currently providing regular cleaning services for a number of clients including Landau Group Pty Ltd, David miles and associates/Adelaide dental one, and Adelaide Dental Centre. I manage and I am responsible for all aspects of the cleaning and maintenance services I provide to my clients through my business. I have managed to work around my everyday employment without creating conflict or affecting my performance for more than 10 years. This has given me excellent communication and time management skills.

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• 4/2009 - 0/0

  Qantas/Ready Work Force

  ASOB/R L/H Baggage handler ground operations ADL: ●Commenced work as a Qantas baggage handler on a casual basis through Ready Work Force/Chandler Mcleod recruitment agency. Performing duties as required in the 'belt room' including baggage sorting/handling for both domestic and international flights. In 2010 transitioned to Qantas Ground Services working a PPT ASOB/R function at a classification level of GC2 with experience using a variety of ground service equipment including trucks, baggage tractors towing up to 6 trailers at a time (4 around parked aircraft) , vehicular belt loaders, manual push in stairs and ramps, Disabled passenger loaders and have used baggage reconciliation technology with handheld scanners since 2009. In March of 2019 I completed pushback training of aircraft and progressed to the next classification level of GC3. In January of 2020 I was promoted to perform functions in the baggage preparation area in the capacity of a leading hand at a classification of level GC3A. My functions are to lead the group of baggage handlers as we prepare baggage for loading onto aircraft as well as being responsible for accurate reconciliation of this baggage using the Zafire First Bag reconciliation software and Zebra scanners. This work requires me to hold an ASIC card which enables me to work airside at Adelaide Airport. This is a very high security clearance and is reviewed every two years. It has very strict requirements and responsibilities to ensure the safety and security of all people at the airport.

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• 11/2008 - 4/2009

  Spotlight Cleaning Services

  Site Supervisor: High School site. Duties include the supervision of up to six staff, organization of consumable stock, equipment maintenance, daily time keeping, administrative tasks including but not limited to the coordination and implementation of daily and holiday cleaning schedules.

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• 7/2008 - 1/2009

  Performance Industries

  Machine Operator/Die Caster: ●Employed as a gravity Diecaster in the production of high quality magnesium alloy wheels for local sale and international export in the passenger car, 4WD, racing and caravanning/Trailer sectors of the industry. Unfortunately due to the manufacturing industry in Australia suffering I was asked to look for another position as they had plans to gradually shut down the foundry. It was then I commenced my position in a new industry on the 'ramp' for Qantas.

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• 7/2003 - 9/2008

  Ken Ben Pty Ltd

  Cleaner Wage/Sub contract: (Formerly a franchise of Jani King) ●Employed casually for excess work, performing duties as directed including the cleaning of various work environments such as schools, offices, medical practices, supermarkets, restaurants, commercial Kitchens and factories. Duties performed included steam cleaning of carpets, complete strip and sealing of vinyl floors, regular general housekeeping and cleaning duties. In July 2007 commenced work as a sub-contractor (Squeaky Clean) fulfilling duties as requested at various worksites around Adelaide including the Happy Valley Shopping Centre and various Meals on Wheels kitchens among others.(Business now closed)

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• 4/2008 - 9/2008

  Southern Cross Cleaning

  subcontract cleaner (Squeaky Clean Services): at the Foodland supermarket located in Woodcroft. Performing duties including day to day maintenance of vinyl flooring and strip and sealing as required. Also performed duties including day to day cleaning maintenance in the offices, common areas and wet areas.

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• 7/2007 - 7/2008

  Beverly Industries Australia

  foundry molder: Commenced work as a foundry molder on the company's jobbing floor and progressed to their loop line producing hard sand moulds ready for casting. BIA Australia produces high quality castings for various companies including Ford, PAC Mining Supplies, Design Housing, JDN Monocrane and Keystone among others. (Business now closed)

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• 1/2008 - 6/2008

  Xpress Couriers (Colin Jones)

  courier pick-up and deliveries/promotional display: in a variety of vehicles and picking/packing for a contracted promotions business. Total hours worked were irregular and dependent on my availability due to other employment obligations

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• 0/0 - 7/2007

  Sebastian Property Services

  Cleaner: Employed on a permanent casual basis to perform general cleaning duties including vacuuming, dusting, window cleaning, removal of waste refuse and cleaning of wet areas at the Marcellin College High School facility located in Bulleen VIC.

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• 1/2004 - 7/2007

  Sankey Australia

  Die Caster/ Die Setter Furnace work/Process work: (Formerly Olympic Aluminium Diecasting) ●Gravity Diecaster - Transferred from the Adelaide foundry to Victoria in 2005. Performing duties as instructed including the production of various components for the automotive, building, and garden maintenance industries for companies including 'P.B.R. braking components', Gilbarco, Electrolux, Clipsal, Austramax, Bianco, Capral, and Moonlighting, among other companies. Other duties performed were die setting and maintenance of machines and other related equipment. (Adelaide and Victorian business closed)

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• 2/2000 - 7/2003

  Castalloy Manufacturing

  Process Worker/ Die caster: Performed various duties including the operation of computer operated robotic machines, shot blasting machines, sand core moulding machines and hand finishing duties relating to the manufacture of magnesium alloy wheels for 'Harley Davidson'. ●Gravity Diecaster - Employed as a gravity diecaster to manufacture magnesium alloy 'hubs' to be used for 'Harley Davidson' motorcycle wheels. Also performed process duties including the operation of various Machines. ●Low Pressure Diecaster - Employed to perform Low Pressure Diecasting duties in the manufacture of magnesium alloy wheels for 'Harley Davidson' in the Low Pressure Foundry.(Business now closed)

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• 1/2002 - 7/2002

  Xtreme Security International

  direct sales/security consultant: Performed duties as directed including lead generation and consulting with clients in their homes and businesses regarding security requirements that may have been required. Other duties included daily professional sales training meetings and product training. During this time I developed excellent language skills that were absolutely life changing for me. I successfully made a living from only the commission of my sales during my time with Xtreme Security.

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• 3/1999 - 3/2000

  Cleland Conservation/Wildlife Park

  Parks Assistant completing a traineeship in 'land: conservation and restoration' and 'construction and maintenance'. Performed duties as directed including general maintenance and cleaning duties around the park, construction and maintenance of new and established animal enclosures/exhibits. C.F.S level 1 training was also undertaken

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• 7/1996 - 7/1997

  Butlers Quality Meats

  Butcher's shop assistant 1996-1997: Performed general duties as directed including fresh food preparation, stock rotation, and cleaning duties.(Business now closed)

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• 1/1995 - 2/1996

  Country Meat Butchery

  Butcher's shop assistant 1995-1996: Performed general duties as directed including fresh food preparation, stock rotation, and cleaning duties.

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• 3/1995 - 2/1996

  Torresan Winery (Happy Valley Winery)

  hand on the labeling line 1995-1996: including loading of the line with bottles, cleaning of bottles ready for re- labeling and operation of the packaging machine.

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