Craig Branson
Victor Harbor,SA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Owner
Self Employed
Victor Harbor, South Australia
07.2012 - 09.2024
- Organized daily operations of cafe, including scheduling staff shifts, ordering supplies, and overseeing food preparation.
- Maintained financial records for the cafe, such as sales figures and profits and losses.
- Monitored customer service standards and provided feedback to staff members on performance.
- Identified potential suppliers and negotiated contracts with vendors for best prices on goods.
- Ensured compliance with health codes by regularly inspecting kitchen area and equipment.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies to reduce overhead expenses without sacrificing quality of products or services offered.
- Reviewed customer feedback surveys to identify areas for improvement in the cafe's offerings or services.
Audio Visual Installer
Self Employed
Greenwith, South Australia
06.2004 - 01.2011
- Installed, configured, and tested audio visual equipment such as projectors, screens, speakers and amplifiers.
- Provided technical support to customers in the use of audio visual systems.
- Created detailed documentation of all installations including diagrams and instructions.
- Resolved customer problems related to audiovisual system performance issues.
- Evaluated existing AV systems for compatibility with new components prior to installation.
- Consulted with clients on best practices when selecting appropriate technologies for their specific needs.
- Installed and tested projects.
Cleaning Contractor
Self Employed
Greenwith, South Australia
07.1998 - 01.2011
- Responded promptly to customer requests for cleaning services.
- Transported heavy materials between job sites using company vehicles.
- Followed safety protocols while performing tasks such as ladder climbing or chemical handling.
- Maintained cleaning equipment in good working condition.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies and restocked shelves as needed.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Organized and managed staff of cleaners, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, proper use of chemicals and equipment, and other cleaning procedures.
- Reviewed daily timesheets submitted by cleaners to ensure accuracy of hours worked.
- Managed payroll processing for staff members.
- Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
Coles Delivery Contractor
Self Employed
Gepps Cross, South Australia
02.2000 - 12.2003
- Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and efficient manner.
- Maintained records of daily deliveries and pickups, including times, products, or services delivered.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Followed established routes for delivery and pickup of goods.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Delivered cargo safely to assigned destinations in a timely manner.
- Reported any incidents or accidents to management immediately.
- Assisted with loading and unloading process as needed by using proper equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Ensured all necessary documents were completed accurately prior to leaving the warehouse premises.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle prior to departure from facility.
- Confirmed customer signatures upon completion of deliveries.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout all stages of delivery process.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Completed daily logs and issued papers to customers.
- Invoiced and collected money due to settle accounts.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
Jims Mowing Franchisee
Self Employed
Golden Grove, South Australia
06.1997 - 01.2000
- Maintained gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
- Ensured that garden maintenance tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Applied weed control treatments as necessary.
- Performed regular pruning and trimming of hedges, bushes, shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
- Collected leaves, weeds and debris from the garden area for disposal or composting purposes.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on lawn mowers, including replacing spark plugs, changing oil, sharpening blades, and testing fuel systems.
- Maintained inventory of mower parts and supplies such as filters, belts, blades, and spark plugs.
- Conducted regular inspections of lawn mowers to identify potential problems or areas in need of repair.
- Transported lawn mowers from one location to another using a truck or trailer.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
Farmer
Self Employed
Tarlee, South Australia
01.1987 - 07.1997
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops with mechanized equipment.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Evaluated animals' health condition; administered medications when necessary.
- Provided routine care for livestock including feeding, watering, herding, branding, castrating
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Monitored crop growth and health, implementing interventions as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded grain trucks.
- Operated grain handling machinery to move grain from storage bins to processing areas.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes on all farm equipment.
International Agricultural Exchange
Yaggie Farms
Breckenridge , Minnesota
02.1991 - 12.1991
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Planted seeds according to prescribed methods of production.
- Harvested crops with large machinery.
- Conducted daily inspections of farm equipment, identifying need for repairs or adjustments.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Urrbrae12-1987
High School Diploma -
Riverton High School
Riverton, SA12-1984
Skills
- Local market knowledge
- Business Management
- Business Planning
- Project Management
- Small business operations
- Profit and loss analysis
- Client Service
- Staff Management
Timeline
Cafe Owner
Self Employed
07.2012 - 09.2024
Audio Visual Installer
Self Employed
06.2004 - 01.2011
Coles Delivery Contractor
Self Employed
02.2000 - 12.2003
Cleaning Contractor
Self Employed
07.1998 - 01.2011
Jims Mowing Franchisee
Self Employed
06.1997 - 01.2000
International Agricultural Exchange
Yaggie Farms
02.1991 - 12.1991
Farmer
Self Employed
01.1987 - 07.1997
High School Diploma -
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
High School Diploma -
Riverton High School
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