Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
References
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Brandon Nugent

North Lakes,QLD

Summary

Energetic and eager team member wanting to broaden my career and connections in the rail sector. Committed to safe working, proper technique and high quality work

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Queensland Rail
2023.12 - Current

Formed part of Rolling-stock Heavy Maintenance, undertaking CCO and compliance works for QR's EMU, IMU and SMU fleets including removal, inspection and maintenance of underfloor, saloon, crew cab and roof-mounted equipment (Auto-couplers, Saloon door systems, Pantographs)

  • Performed maintenance of pneumatic systems
  • Basic understanding of Train Protection and Vigilance Systems (AWS, ATP, ETCS, Vigilance)
  • Applied problem solving skills to identify root causes of issues to implement appropriate solutions effectively and safely
  • Implemented strategies to support QR's 1TEAM vision
  • Familiar with Rail terminology and Jargon
  • Worked a 28 day repeating roster, including afternoons, weekends and nights
  • Currently hold QR Safely Access Rail Corridor, and Working in an Electrified Territory tickets
  • Completed TAFE units available on request

Retail Team Member

Tactical Edge Hobbies
2023.01 - 2023.12
  • Diagnosed issues with mechanical and pneumatic hobby items and suggested best resolutions
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Helped best match products to customer needs
  • Consistently met KPIs and UPTs
  • Worked partially in the warehouse, picking and packing store transfers and receiving/organising incoming stock

Retail Assistant

City Beach North Lakes
2022.09 - 2023.04
  • Worked on the floor providing service to customers regarding finding items of clothing and shoe fitment
  • Assisted in openings and closings of the store, stock takes, bag checks and tagging stock to prevent loss of stock

Prefect, Student Leadership Team

Murrumba State Secondary College
2022.01 - 2022.11
  • Formed part of a student based leadership team, this included event planning and leading projects to improve MSSC

Leader, Technical Stage Crew

Murrumba State Secondary College
2017.01 - 2022.11
  • Formed part of an active group of volunteers providing technical support to the college through the use of photo/video cameras, audio/lighting systems and staging equipment
  • This included many late nights and early mornings in team based environments in FOH,BOH and SOH roles interacting with local dignitaries

Education

Certificate III Engineering (Fitting) -

TAFE Queensland
QLD
2027-12

High School Diploma -

Murrumba State Secondary College
Murrumba Downs, QLD
11.2022

Certificate 2 in Engineering Pathways -

Blue Dog Training
Milton, QLD
11.2022

Certificate 2 in Creative Industries -

Murrumba State Secondary College
Murrumba Downs, QLD
11.2022

Certificate 2 in Skills For Vocational Pathways -

Murrumba State Secondary College
Murrumba Downs, QLD
06.2022

No Degree - Music

MSSC High Performance Music
Murrumba State Secondary College
11.2020

Skills

  • Drivers License with own vehicle (Class C, P2)
  • Technologically literate
  • Basic 365 suite skills
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Quick thinking
  • Customer minded
  • Problem solving
  • Effective Communication

Hobbies

I'm an avid photographer and love experimenting with new and old photographic concepts

References

Tim Riordan, Maintenance Group Leader 

Kerry McCarroll, Off-Carr Work Group Leader

References Available Upon request 

Timeline

Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Queensland Rail
2023.12 - Current

Retail Team Member

Tactical Edge Hobbies
2023.01 - 2023.12

Retail Assistant

City Beach North Lakes
2022.09 - 2023.04

Prefect, Student Leadership Team

Murrumba State Secondary College
2022.01 - 2022.11

Leader, Technical Stage Crew

Murrumba State Secondary College
2017.01 - 2022.11

Certificate III Engineering (Fitting) -

TAFE Queensland

High School Diploma -

Murrumba State Secondary College

Certificate 2 in Engineering Pathways -

Blue Dog Training

Certificate 2 in Creative Industries -

Murrumba State Secondary College

Certificate 2 in Skills For Vocational Pathways -

Murrumba State Secondary College

No Degree - Music

MSSC High Performance Music
Brandon Nugent