David Gourlay
Port Noarlunga,SA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong skills.
Looking to be part of a team to achieve company goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
LED Technician/Event Coordinator
Big Screen Video
11.2018 - 12.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient workflows and improving technician training programs.
- Promoted sustainability, recommending and implementing eco-friendly technical practices and solutions.
- Supported project management teams with expert technical advice, contributing to successful project completions.
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring optimal levels of spare parts and materials at all times.
- Increased equipment lifespan, performing preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Handled crisis management situations promptly, minimizing negative impact on event outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Conducted post-event analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future events.
- Achieved notable cost savings by establishing strong relationships with suppliers and negotiating favourable terms.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
Cold stores/ Warehouse Logistics
Thomas Foods International
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Murray Bridge Meatworks
- Load out forklift operations
- picking packing scanning product codes
- scanning logging processing product for immediate delivery - load out
- filling orders
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- co ordinating staff
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Self Employed
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Painting and Garden Maintenance
Forklift Operator
Swanport Harvest
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Lettuce Farm
- Dispatch and Warehouse
- Lettuce Farm
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
Cleaning Factory Equipment
Huon Aquaculture
10.2012 - 07.2013
- In Smoked Salmon Factory
Event Supervisor
Renniks Events
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Implement and supervise various events – including but not limited to Tour Down Under, Adelaide Oval Test, Clipsal 500
Painter
Marky’s Painting Contractors
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Painting and decorating
Exhibition Sales Manager / Business Development
Renniks Events
01.2005 - 12.2011
- Manage and implement various events – intra and interstate eg Clipsal 500, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Convention Center etc
- Attended industry events and conventions to expain sales opportunities.
- Sales and business development, Sales Targets and Budgets, government tenders, OH & S and risk management, Supervise and Train staff, Onsite event work and forklift operations, Client management and networking
- Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
- Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
Resident Manager
Mira Monte Estate
01.1990 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Private Gated Community - Old Tollgate
- Resided onsite to manage 72 homes
- Varied tasks from maintaining high standards of the estate including security system, function centre and swimming pool, grounds, mail, body corporate staff, external contractors
- Groundsman – Maintain gardens, lawns, irrigation, trees, paving
- Private Gated Community - Old Tollgate
Education
Graduate Certificate - Business Management
Adelaide University
01.2004
Heathfield High School - Year 12
Heathfield High School
01.1987
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team Focused
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Quality control
- Workload management
- Deadline oriented
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitask
Skills And Personal Attributes
- Occupational Health and Safety – Trained and Elected Staff Representative
- Horticulture, Gardening / Grounds maintenance, Irrigation, Painting, General Property and Machinery Maintenance, Pool maintenance
- Forklift Licence
- Chemical Safety Training
- Project Management Training
- Problem Solving / Conflict Management Training
- Excellent communication skills – external and Internal
- Team Focused
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Front of House, Telephone and Client Interaction
- Sales and Marketing
- Problem solving – adapting and implementing solutions
- Develop and present business and sales reports
- Hire, Train and Supervise staff
- Enjoy working outdoors, hands on, fit and healthy
- First Aid Certificate
Timeline
LED Technician/Event Coordinator
Big Screen Video
11.2018 - 12.2024
Cold stores/ Warehouse Logistics
Thomas Foods International
01.2015 - 01.2018
Self Employed
07.2014 - 12.2014
Forklift Operator
Swanport Harvest
11.2013 - 06.2014
Cleaning Factory Equipment
Huon Aquaculture
10.2012 - 07.2013
Event Supervisor
Renniks Events
01.2012 - 09.2012
Painter
Marky’s Painting Contractors
01.2011 - 12.2011
Exhibition Sales Manager / Business Development
Renniks Events
01.2005 - 12.2011
Resident Manager
Mira Monte Estate
01.1990 - 01.2004
Graduate Certificate - Business Management
Adelaide University
Heathfield High School - Year 12
Heathfield High School
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