Adam Brett
Prenzlau,QLD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Vigilant Firefighter with 3 years of experience performing firefighting and emergency duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Rural Fire Service QLD
Prenzlau, QLD
10.2020 - Current
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Supported rescue operations by providing assistance in searching for missing persons.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Patrolled assigned areas for signs of fires or other hazardous situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water .aka knap sack
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
Retail Store Manager
Star Liquor Group
Brisbane, Qld
01.2019 - Current
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Organized new stock for floor placement.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Monitored store performance metrics, including sales, profitability and customer service ratings.
- Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly, and monthly floor plan changes.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Hired and trained positive, enthusiastic employees to boost talents of retail team.
- Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed at all times by staff members.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Apprentice Plumber
Tom Moore plumbing
Beaudesert, Qld
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained records of all repair jobs completed including information about parts used.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sewerage, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drains or checking for faulty or corroded fittings.
- installed drainage pipes & guttering.
- installed pressure & suction pumps.
- installed sprinkler systems for bushfire fire protection
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, furnaces, grills following safety protocols.
Civil Plumbing
civil plumbing services
Jimboomba, Qld
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
- Assisted in the installation of water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Installed underground storm sewer piping systems for residential homes.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
NBN Installer
Nanpa communication Pty Ltd
Rochedale South, Qld
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Greeted customers, assessed their needs and provided appropriate services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using trenching equipment, concrete saws, and other power tools.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Replaced defective hardware components when needed.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to reduce accidents and meet health and safety requirements.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Removed systems and fixtures to prepare for replacements.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Read and comprehended technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed site conditions to facilitate installation.
Apprentice Plumber
All Trades QLD, RT&DM Springs,
Brisbane, Qld
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Completed maintenance tasks such as Drain cleaning, Drain surveillance, water filtration,Replace valves, Hydrant maintenance.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sewerage and water mains to connect fixtures and plumbing for residential and commercial application.
- Maintained records of all repair jobs completed including information about parts used.
- Tested and identified pipe leaks with air and water pressure gauges under plumber supervision.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Operated equipment and remained focused on safety at all times.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Installed valves, hangers and flanges inside piping systems.
- Cleaned up job sites at the end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment for others.
Education
Grade 11 Completion - High School Education
Rochdale State High School
Rochedale, QLD12-2014
Primary School Education
Chatswood Hills State School
Brisbane12-2010
Skills
- Cost Control
- Problem-Solving
- Shift Scheduling
- Retail Employee Training
- Sales Growth
- Goal Setting
- Hiring and Training
- Highly Motivated
- Strategic Planning
- Decision-Making
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Emergency Response
- Hazard Prevention
- Patient Care Documentation
- Fire Prevention
- Power Tool Use
- Measurements
- Materials Handling
- Pipe Cutting
- Plumbing Fixture Installation
- Water Pressure Assessment
Affiliations
fishing
quad bike riding.
excersise
Certification
confined space ticket
white card ( construction )
MR truck licence
PWC licence
Advanced First AID.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Rural Fire Service QLD
10.2020 - Current
Retail Store Manager
Star Liquor Group
01.2019 - Current
Apprentice Plumber
Tom Moore plumbing
04.2018 - 01.2019
Civil Plumbing
civil plumbing services
02.2018 - 04.2018
NBN Installer
Nanpa communication Pty Ltd
05.2017 - 03.2018
Apprentice Plumber
All Trades QLD, RT&DM Springs,
01.2015 - 02.2017
Grade 11 Completion - High School Education
Rochdale State High School
Primary School Education
Chatswood Hills State School
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