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Bryan Edward Wahlin

37 Swallowtail Crescent Springfield Lakes Ipswich ,QLD

Summary

Nearly 10 years experience as a dental technician where i have specialised in the acrylic dentures, crown and bridge fields. Im also very familiar with 3shape and 3d printing technologies. Im a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Manager/Dental Lab Technician

B W Dental Laboratory
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations aswell as hands on production of dental appliances in both denture and crown and bridge areas.
  • supplied dentists with a variety of same day services such as denture repairs, relines and addition.
  • extensive use of 3shape, scanning and 3d printing technologies.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Picked up and delivered job to meet time constraints and patient appointments
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Manager/Dental Lab Technician

The Mill Dental Laboratory
10.2014 - 03.2022
  • Produced a wide variety of acrylic denture products as well as same day additions, repairs and reline,
  • produced a wide variety of crown and bridge products aswell as extensive use of 3shape and 3d printing
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • liaised with dentists and dental assistants to share and obtain information in regards to individual patient cases aswell as general phone enquires.
  • Organised and ordered consumables to keep costs down while also maintaining a useful stock inventory.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • delivered and picked up work in accordance with patient deadlines.
  • personally produced and quality checked all work that left the dental laboratory.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Boat Builder

Riviera Australia Pty. Ltd.
10.2012 - 10.2014
  • Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
  • Monitored inventory, for supply and use in order to construct the vessel.
  • Use of fibreglass moulds to produce vessel components.
  • Used timber, foam and fibreglass products to construct major and minor components for vessel assembly.
  • Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components such as bathrooms, galleys,cabins within the hull of the vessel.
  • Kept accurate record of ship maintenance activities
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • detail to high polish external and internal surfaces of the vessel.
  • adhere to and enforce quality control procedures.
  • continual maintenance work on finished vessels that have passed to customer ownership.



Site Supervisor/Telephone Exchange Technician

Programmed Skilled Workforce
05.2010 - 10.2012
  • disassembled existing analog telecommunication infrastructure inside telecommunication exchange building removing superstructures equipment and telephone cables
  • installation of modern superstructure and fibre optic equipment and corresponding cabling in accordance to detail blueprints and quality control procedures.
  • removal of all waste material from site and maintaining a safe and clean site during the upgrade
  • Supervised multiple job sites across NSW at once.
  • Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
  • Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.

Shed Manager/ Boatbuilder

Riviera Australia Pty. Ltd
01.2001 - 04.2010
  • supervised a team to construct, detail and finish a variety of luxury flybridge game fishing vessels and meeting implemented quality standards.
  • ordered and controlled consumable usage for 40 tradesmen to meet budget constraints and manage usage.
  • completed quality control checklists and prepare vessel for customer hand over.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Park Ridge State High School
Park Ridge, QLD

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting

Yeronga Instute of Tafe
Yeronga, QLD

Advanced Diploma of Engineering - CAD Drafting

Yeronga Institute of Tafe
Yeronga, QLD

Diploma of Management - Managing Effective Working Relationships

TAFE Queensalnd Loganlea Campus
Loganlea, QLD

Certificate 3 in Boating Services - Vessel Maintenance

TAFE Queensland
Gold Coast, QLD
2008

Certificate III Polymer Processing (composites) - Fibreglass Construction Methods Relating To Boats

Partec
Mount Gravatt, QLD
2014

Diploma of Dental Technology - Dental Laboratory Technology

Queensland TAFE
Brisbane, QLD
11.2017

Skills

  • Readiness to learn new things
  • Enthusiastic
  • Team player
  • Ability to work independently
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Problem solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Small Business Operations
  • Customer Relations

hobbies

I enjoy anything outdoors i like to hike and fossick, camp and four wheel drive. I also enjoy amateur astronomy and all things science 

Timeline

Owner/Manager/Dental Lab Technician

B W Dental Laboratory
04.2022 - Current

Manager/Dental Lab Technician

The Mill Dental Laboratory
10.2014 - 03.2022

Boat Builder

Riviera Australia Pty. Ltd.
10.2012 - 10.2014

Site Supervisor/Telephone Exchange Technician

Programmed Skilled Workforce
05.2010 - 10.2012

Shed Manager/ Boatbuilder

Riviera Australia Pty. Ltd
01.2001 - 04.2010

High School Diploma -

Park Ridge State High School

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting

Yeronga Instute of Tafe

Advanced Diploma of Engineering - CAD Drafting

Yeronga Institute of Tafe

Diploma of Management - Managing Effective Working Relationships

TAFE Queensalnd Loganlea Campus

Certificate 3 in Boating Services - Vessel Maintenance

TAFE Queensland

Certificate III Polymer Processing (composites) - Fibreglass Construction Methods Relating To Boats

Partec

Diploma of Dental Technology - Dental Laboratory Technology

Queensland TAFE

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