Damien O'Sullivan
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced creative proficient in managing private and community projects with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills.
Optimises resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams. Efficiently supervises and enhances teams performing work according to challenging schedules while maintaining compliance with relevant codes and meeting budget demands. Skilled team leader with proven mechanical knowledge and technical expertise.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Silly Sully
Melbourne Based
01.2015 - Current
- Created custom artworks on site and on high quality canvas for clients including sporting clubs, restaurants and private residences.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Mentored junior artists on creative processes.
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
Building, Construction and General Labourer
Various Employers
Melbourne, Geelong, VIC
04.1989 - 07.2022
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Kitchen Hand
Various
Melbourne, VIC
01.1992 - 12.2018
- Performed Kitchen Operations ina wide range of environments from small club style establishments to large commercial kitchens.
- Conducted food preparation, dish washing, cleaning, some cooking operations and front of house service.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Actor
Various Production Companies
Melbourne, VIC
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Acted in IRL Shooter, a live production, performing alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
Machine Operator
Amcor, Abbe Corrugated, VISY Corrugated
Melbourne, VIC
09.2007 - 01.2012
- Operated printing, die cutter and packing machinery safely with team of operators.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional packaging products to client's specifications.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Live Sound Technician
Self Employed
, Australia Wide
04.1989 - 01.2010
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC2025
Certificate IV - Family And Community Services
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC12.2014
Certificate III - Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC12.2009
Skills
- Supportive and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork Orientated with Collaboration and Conflict Resolution
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Safe Machine Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Communication
Websites
Timeline
Artist
Silly Sully
01.2015 - Current
Actor
Various Production Companies
10.2012 - 07.2013
Machine Operator
Amcor, Abbe Corrugated, VISY Corrugated
09.2007 - 01.2012
Kitchen Hand
Various
01.1992 - 12.2018
Building, Construction and General Labourer
Various Employers
04.1989 - 07.2022
Live Sound Technician
Self Employed
04.1989 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Swinburne University of Technology
Certificate IV - Family And Community Services
Swinburne University of Technology
Certificate III - Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)
Kangan Institute
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