Caleb Hayward
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Mechanically minded individual with a lifetime spent around bicycles. Proficiency in tube replacements, gear and brake tuning, wheel truing and building standard bike models. Professional experience is highly diverse, contributing to a strong character and a constant search for challenges to improve my skillset. Naval training has helped focus on team collaboration and my engineering studies have deepened my interest in mechanical troubleshooting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Attendant
Queensland Venue Co.
06.2024 - Current
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of payments and tips.
- Successfully collaborated with other staff members to provide seamless service during high-volume periods.
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
- Operated and closed down bar station according to sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Adhered to alcohol policies and procedures and complied with local and state laws.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
Hostel Volunteer Guide
Never@Home Greenpoint
08.2023 - 10.2023
- In exchange for accommodation I would guide the guests through weekly activities:
- Monday: A cycle along the waterline to a local Market
- Tuesday: A 4 hour hike on Table Mountain
- Wednesday & Thursday: Being in charge of photographs for the hostel's social media during Wine Tours or Cape Point Tours
- Friday: A 2 hour hike on Lions Head Trail
- Saturday: A guided visit to the local African Market
Beach Cleaning Volunteer
Norges Miljovernforbund
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Adapted to close-quarter living spaces in order to truly enjoy the experience of travelling along the west coast of Norway with a small team
- Spent three months on my hands and knees, pulling out trash and filling plastic bags until our team had achieved a whopping 18 tonnes
Hostel Worker
Clink Hostels
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Joined a tight-knit family of international travellers where we shared the work load so that we could all make the most of the city that surrounded us
- Got to experience a variety of tasks from cleaning to café preparation to bar work
Mixer
Fishbowl
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Became an integral part of a fast-paced food-prep environment
- Trained to recognise patterns in food orders and to keep on top of the aspects needed to keep the flow in the kitchen moving and the eating space tidy
Dog Sitting
Self-Employed via Madpaws.com.au
07.2022 - 08.2022
Gap Year Naval Officer
Australian Defence Force
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Daily room inspections, ensuring my living space is tidy everyday
- Out-field leadership exercises and assessments - take charge of a small team to coordinate and complete a mission (car accidents, humanitarian aid, disaster relief)
- Firefighting and flood control training
- Oral communication skills i.e. presentations, squad leader positions
- Physical training designed to enhance mental resilience
- Duty watch-keeping
- First aid training
- One month sea-time
- Team-building onboard STS Endeavour - Young Endeavour Youth Scheme
Hotel Room Cleaner / Runner
Paradiso Resorts
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Housekeeping and room service, ensuring all checked-out rooms look brand new for the next guests
- Team-centred cleaning, where our people are constantly putting effort into high morale, effort and motivation
- Running errands (TV/Air Conditioning help, Foxtel/Wi-Fi set-up, locked-out guests, customer complaints, pre-clean preparations)
- Stocktaking
- In-office administration, ensuring the office side of the company is aware of the availability of their rooms
- Using experience to teach new employees ways to complete a job in the most time-effective way
Bike Mechanic/Retail Assistant
Storm Cycles
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Flat tyre diagnosis and repair
- Gear and brake tuning
- Minor bicycle service and clean
- Maintaining a warm and engaging attitude with customers.
- Assistance in sales and stock keeping
- Maintaining store aesthetics.
- Running errands (giving out flyers, bank deposits/withdrawals)
- Opening and closing shop
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechatronics Engineering
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD06-2028
Higher School Certificate -
Kingscliff High School
Kingscliff, NSW11.2020
Certificate III Business -
Aurora Training Institute
Robina, QLD05.2019
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Physical Endurance
- Minimalist
- Caffeine-Free Morning Person
- Continuous learning mindset
- General mechanical knowledge
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Awards And Acknowledgments
- Royal Australian Naval College Graduation, 12/01/21
- Graduation of the 65th New Entry Officer Course, 02/01/22
- Certificate of Achievement for completing the 10 day voyage in Australia's national sail training ship STS Young Endeavour, 01/03/22
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Running
- Weight Lifting
- Yoga
- Guitar
- Piano
Timeline
Bar Attendant
Queensland Venue Co.
06.2024 - Current
Hostel Volunteer Guide
Never@Home Greenpoint
08.2023 - 10.2023
Beach Cleaning Volunteer
Norges Miljovernforbund
04.2023 - 07.2023
Hostel Worker
Clink Hostels
12.2022 - 03.2023
Mixer
Fishbowl
08.2022 - 10.2022
Dog Sitting
Self-Employed via Madpaws.com.au
07.2022 - 08.2022
Gap Year Naval Officer
Australian Defence Force
07.2021 - 07.2022
Hotel Room Cleaner / Runner
Paradiso Resorts
08.2019 - 06.2021
Bike Mechanic/Retail Assistant
Storm Cycles
05.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechatronics Engineering
Queensland University of Technology
Higher School Certificate -
Kingscliff High School
Certificate III Business -
Aurora Training Institute
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