Anton VanderWalt
Athelstone,SA
Summary
Professional Skills and Experience:
I am a qualified dental technician and a jeweller. This gives me unique skills in the use of tools, adhesives, moulding, ceramics, resins, metals, CAD, metal fabrication and tools in general. I have managed my own companies, Majestic Metal and Anton van der Walt Dental Lab. My background has also required problem solving and cash management. I have worked in the retail plant nursery industry and garden/home maintenance where customer service is paramount. Although I currently still run a Jewellery studio on a part time basis, I am looking to secure regular employment with a regular income to add stability to my life. I believe these attributes, knowledge and skill-set will be an asset for future employment.
Personal Skills and Attributes:
Hard working Excellent communication skills. Quick to learn new concepts and skills. Keen attention to detail, Punctual Articulate Able to work unsupervised. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Able to work to deadlines. Excellent customer service. Reliable Organized and dependable. Capable of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Jeweller/Dental Technician
Majestic Metal
Adelaide, SA
01.2006 - Current
- Design and manufacture of custom jewellery and metalwork
- Book-keeping
- Advertising, Administration and Promotion
- Liaising with retailers and individual clients
- Invoicing and Cash Handling
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and crafting unique, high-quality jewelry pieces.
- Promoted store events and special offers through engaging social media content, attracting new clientele and boosting overall visibility.
- Conducted regular maintenance on tools and equipment, prolonging their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
- Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
Logistics and maintenance worker
Pt. Elliot Hotel
Pt. Elliot, SA
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining outdoor areas such as landscaping, snow removal, and general upkeep efforts for an aesthetically pleasing environment year round.
- Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
Logistics Specialist
Taylor and Holmes Catering
Adelaide, SA
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in setting up catering displays at event locations, ensuring a visually appealing presentation for guests.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Generated repeat business by providing outstanding customer service during each interaction with clients.
Electrical Meter Reader
Service Stream Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Fast and accurate data entry of both analog and digital metering systems - Risk assessment and management - Safe and secure handling of private and public assets - Maintenance and reporting of electrical equipment and faults - Walking up to 20 kms per day
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Dental Technician
Anton van der Walt Dental Lab
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Fabrication of Full and Partial Dentures
- Crown and Bridge Fabrication
- Fabrication of Orthodontic appliances
- Liasing with dentists and prosthetists
- Accounting and Administration
- Mixed porcelain and other materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results.
- Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
Dental Technician
Adelaide Dental Art
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Design and fabrication of emax crowns, gold crowns and implant/copings
- Finishing gold crowns
- Fabrication of surgical stents
- Fabrication of implant bridges and implant dentures
- Tested completed appliances for functionality before shipping them to patients or dental offices.
- Completed repairs on various types of appliances, monitoring work closely to maintain accuracy and meet patient needs.
Dental Technician
Dentures By Design
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Fabricating full and partial dentures
- Fabricating occlusal splints, custom impression trays and registration rims
- Liaising with dentists
- Model pouring and preparation
- Created over 8 sets of dentures daily according prescriptions and patient needs.
Customer Service
JDS maintenance Services Pty Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2013
- General garden and household maintenance
- Office/retail maintenance,
- Horticultural Advice
- Landscaping Advice
- Hardware Advice
- Arranging Displays
- Maintenance of stock and premises
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Retail Sales
Flower Power Garden Centre
01.2010 - 01.2012
Dental Technician
Robert Hill Ceramics Pty Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Pouring impressions for dental use
- Fabricating occlusal splints
- Wax modelling
- Fabricating gold copings
- Centrifugal casting of gold alloys
- Fabricating full and partial gold crowns
- Mixed porcelain and other materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results.
- Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
Gold Casting Technician
Peter W. Beck Precious Metals Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Handling Precious Metals
- Silver, Gold and Platinum Metals
- Spruing up wax models ready for casting
- Investment of wax models
- Casting of Silver, Gold and Platinum metals by Centrifugal, Vacuum Induction and hand pouring
- Maintenance of Induction furnace and casting equipment
- Quality Control
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Jewellery Design
University of South Australia
Diploma of Dental Technology - TafeSA
TafeSA
2016
Certificate IV in Small Business Management - Small Business
Mission Australia
05.2006
Personal Interests
In my free time I enjoy a number of hobbies. I love Art, Design and fashion. I am a passionate designer and manufacturer of jewellery. And I am a keen aquarist, particularly reefkeeping. My pride and joy being my beautiful reef tank, filled with fish and corals!
References
Richard Formby
Account Manager Utility Infrastructure Services
Service Stream Pty Ltd
richard.formby@servicestream.com.au
David McWilliams
Personal Reference
david.mcwilliams@icloud.com
Timeline
Logistics and maintenance worker
Pt. Elliot Hotel
06.2024 - Current
Logistics Specialist
Taylor and Holmes Catering
01.2023 - 06.2024
Electrical Meter Reader
Service Stream Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2022
Dental Technician
Anton van der Walt Dental Lab
01.2016 - 01.2017
Dental Technician
Adelaide Dental Art
01.2015 - 01.2016
Dental Technician
Dentures By Design
01.2014 - 01.2015
Customer Service
JDS maintenance Services Pty Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2013
Retail Sales
Flower Power Garden Centre
01.2010 - 01.2012
Dental Technician
Robert Hill Ceramics Pty Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
Jeweller/Dental Technician
Majestic Metal
01.2006 - Current
Gold Casting Technician
Peter W. Beck Precious Metals Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Jewellery Design
University of South Australia
Diploma of Dental Technology - TafeSA
TafeSA
Certificate IV in Small Business Management - Small Business
Mission Australia
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