Dane Maher
Delacombe,Victoria
Summary
I'm a highly driven, self-motivated and hardworking professional with 15 years of experience within the media industry as a Printing Assistant. I'm currently seeking a challenging new position that I can bring my vast set of skills and abilities to. My confidence, initiative, competence and innovative mindset have ensured that I've always been a highly regarded and valued employee in each role previously undertaken. I'm very excited at the opportunity to expand upon my personal and professional qualities and begin the next stage of my career.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Production Specialist
Ferndale Confectionery
Ballarat, VIC
07.2024 - Current
- Participated in cross-functional teams to develop new processes that improved overall efficiency across the organization.
- Worked closely with research and development teams to successfully scale-up newly developed products from pilot trials to full-scale production runs.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper handling techniques, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and maintaining consistent product quality.
- Maximized resource utilization by optimizing batch sizes and minimizing changeover times between different products.
Volunteer Committee Member
Relay for Life
Ballarat
01.2017 - Current
- Actively serving committee member
- Setting up and packing up of events
- Running the registration and merchandise tent
- Handling and counting cash and banking duties
- General team assistance as required.
Beverage Mixologist
Brink Drinks
Ballarat
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Setting up, preparing and safety checking all machinery used to mix, bottle and package drinks
- Machinery maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding duties
- Ensuring that the machines are running smoothly and in a timely manner to meet Key Performance Indicators
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the work floor and workstations at all times
- Quality control and assurance duties
- Working within a team environment with colleagues and working closely with managers, investors and their stakeholders.
Printing Assistant
Australian Community Media
Ballarat
01.2005 - 01.2020
- Setting up, preparing and safety checking printing machinery
- Machinery maintenance, diagnostics and fault finding duties
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the work floor and workstations at all times
- Laying out and plating up for the printing presses
- Quality control and assurance duties
- Running the printing presses and machinery
- Maintaining accurate, clear and concise data, bookkeeping and receipts
- Working closely with colleagues, managers and other stakeholders
- Stock monitoring and replenishment.
Education
Certificate II in Commercial Cookery -
School of Mines Ballarat (SMB)
Fire Safety Training (ongoing) -
Australian Community Media
Year 12 VCE -
Ballarat Secondary College
Certificate I - First Aid
Vitality First Aid Solutions
Ballarat, VIC11.2023
VET Certificate II in General Construction -
School of Mines Ballarat (SMB)
01.2001
Skills
- Highly reliable, punctual and trustworthy employee
- Deeply committed and loyal employee
- Enthusiastic, friendly and kind toward others
- Excellent at multitasking, prioritising and balancing workloads
- Able to think clearly and act accordingly even under immense working pressure
- Fast at learning new tasks and developing new skills
- Considerate, caring and empathetic toward others
- Diligent in completing work to a very high standard
- Friendly and approachable with a pleasant demeanour and a positive attitude
- Very resilient and able to quickly recover from stressful situations
- Confident and concise communication and listening skills
- Hard-working and self-motivated with an excellent work ethic
- Respectful and well presented professional
- Effective working within a team or autonomously
- Competent in using various computer software suites, systems and applications
- Strong and innovative problem-solving skills
- Ambitious, and enjoys seeking out new challenges and experiences
- Conscientious to abide by all OH&S and safety policies and guidelines
Other
- Current: Victorian Drivers License (Unrestricted Full License - Car, vehicle owner)
- 2002: Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA)
References
- Nathan Lester, Supervisor, Brink Drinks, 0431409202
- Tye McKay, Shift Supervisor, Brink Drinks, Ballarat, 0400996514
Timeline
Food Production Specialist
Ferndale Confectionery
07.2024 - Current
Beverage Mixologist
Brink Drinks
01.2020 - 05.2024
Volunteer Committee Member
Relay for Life
01.2017 - Current
Printing Assistant
Australian Community Media
01.2005 - 01.2020
Certificate II in Commercial Cookery -
School of Mines Ballarat (SMB)
Fire Safety Training (ongoing) -
Australian Community Media
Year 12 VCE -
Ballarat Secondary College
Certificate I - First Aid
Vitality First Aid Solutions
VET Certificate II in General Construction -
School of Mines Ballarat (SMB)