Basil Ridley
Margate,Australia
Summary
Seeking a position where I can leverage my skills and experience to contribute effectively as a valuable team member.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Volunteer aid work in Uganda, Africa
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Perform a wide range of roles from
- Delivering and distributing aid
- Performing tasks as required
- Working in groups of different nationalities
- Overcoming different language barriers and personalities
Owner/Manager
Bazil&Co Coffee Shop
Scarborough, QLD
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Setup and open for business
- Close and cash up at the close of the business day
- Bookkeeping and banking and wages
- Manage rosters and staff
- Maintaining workplace health and safety standards
- Order Stock
- Receiving, checking, unpacking, and pricing stock
- Replenishing stock in-store and maintaining displays
- Cleaning and organising store
- Setup food displays and basic merchandising
- General store maintenance
- Stepping in and where needed in any required roll
Assistant
Surprise Gifts
Redcliffe
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Receiving, checking, unpacking, and pricing stock
- Replenishing stock in-store and maintaining displays
- Cleaning and organising store shelves
- Assisting with window displays and basic merchandising
- Climbing ladders and general store maintenance
- Working autonomously and following directions
Bus Driver
Brisbane Transport
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Providing excellent customer service and conflict resolution
- Navigating routes using maps and managing traffic conditions
- Handling cash transactions accurately
- Assisting passengers with disabilities
- Making quick and effective decisions under pressure
Owner/Manager
Taxi Driver
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Managing business operations, including paperwork and rosters
- Conflict resolution and customer service
- Navigating routes efficiently
- Managing fatigue and traffic conditions
- Handling cash transactions securely
- Ensuring workplace health and safety compliance
Printer
Alan Lamb Label Printer
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Setting up a printing press with ink and paper
- Laminating and completing printing duties
- Following job specifications and maintaining print quality
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Lithography
Johannesbug Technical College
Johannesburg South AfricaSkills
- Ability to interpret and work from plans
- Strong practical and hands-on work skills
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Basic computer navigation and mapping skills
- Problem-solving
- Maintenance
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Machinery inspection
- Customer relations
- Quality control
- Cleaning
- Site clearing
- Safety hazard removal
- Production Assistance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Cross-functional coordination
- Verbal and written communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Item restocking
- Crew support
- Budgeting and finance
- Restocking skills
- Supply management
- Work planning and scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitation
Affiliations
- Camping.
- Hiking.
- Fishing.
- Day outings on my motorcycle.
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hours4-day work weekLanguages
English
Native language
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
C1
Interests
Teck
Documentrys
Outdoor activities
Road trips
Traveling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Volunteer
Volunteer aid work in Uganda, Africa
01.2020 - 01.2024
Owner/Manager
Bazil&Co Coffee Shop
01.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant
Surprise Gifts
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bus Driver
Brisbane Transport
01.2004 - 01.2010
Owner/Manager
Taxi Driver
01.2001 - 01.2004
Printer
Alan Lamb Label Printer
01.1998 - 01.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Lithography
Johannesbug Technical College
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