Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Dean Abousaada

Woody Point,QLD

Summary

Professional and productive, with a passion to contribute. Enthusiastic and enjoy being busy and working towards goals. Always looking to learn new things and develop further skills. Team Leader, experienced in directing workflow activities. Capable at developing strategies, setting goals and training employees. Confident and decisive when communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Soda Blasting Contractor

Excel Soda Group NSW Pty Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Soda Blasting Professional across various industries:

All Mechanical - Automotive - Aviation - Diesel Hydraulic - Food Production

Site Foreman

TQM Design & Construct Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2022

Recent completion - 41 Upper Clifford Ave, Fairlight: Luxury Home + 2 Units.

  • Billyard Apartments - 20 Million Construction 54 Residential Apartments with a 2 Level Basement and 4 Commercial Spaces
  • Eastwood Collection - 36 Million Construction 77 Residential Apartments with 3 Level Basement and 12 Commercial Spaces - Managing all Records – (deliveries, materials) and Machinery on and off hire. - Daily Diary – Record keeping of all daily activities, site meetings, WH&S registers, site inductions
  • Information was uploaded on BuilderTrend for PM & CA to monitor. - Document Control and maintenance. - Communicate with all sub-contractors to maintain construction program progress - Manage Crane Crew – Coordinate lifts, deliveries and material storage - Conduct Weekly Toolbox Meetings with Subcontractors - Assist Site Manager with Construction Program and deliverables - Maintaining all WH & S documents - Manage and direct a crew of 12 site Laborers’ – employ, train and supervise, setting priorities and daily workflow
  • Monitor team performance and take disciplinary action. - Manage Subcontractor Defects, and Defect Rectification after Handover

Owner Builder

Self Employed
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Managed Structural Renovation: Added new Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen, Study, and Bathroom.
  • Built Deck – Pergola - Granny Flat.

Trade Assistant - Glazing

Naked Glass Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Installation of Shower Screens - Glass Balustrades - General Glazing and workflow management.

Cafe Manager

Top of The Green Café St Ives
09.2010 - 12.2013
  • Manage Café Operations - Staff Rostering (8 staff) - Ordering all Cafe consumables.
  • Increased productivity by implementing front of house service strategies and suggestive sales skills among team members.

Owner / Manager / Head Barista

Abbott St Espresso – Cammeray
05.2007 - 07.2010
  • Manage and co-ordinate all shop activities: Staffing, ordering, cost control & output.

Restaurant Supervisor

Ventuno Enoteca Pizzeria Birreria
04.2006 - 09.2007

Supervising staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining high standards of food service and overall dining experience.

Diplomatic and clear communication style, leadership, and organizational skills specific to the hospitality industry. Handling customer complaints, solve problems, and monitor the restaurant’s stock level and inventory.

Responsibilities:
Train, supervise, and motivate the restaurant staff
Coordinate and expedite the orders and deliveries of food and beverages
Inspect the kitchen and dining areas to ensure cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Shop Manager / Pizza Maker

Big Johns Pizza – Bondi
01.2004 - 04.2006
  • Manage and co-ordinate all shop activities - Staffing, ordering, cost control & output.

Marketing Co-ordinator

Maus Business Systems
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Business Trade Shows - Presentation - Product Sales – Campaign Development, Monitoring & Reporting on ROI

Education

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) -

Ultimo TAFE
01.2020

Advanced Diploma of Business (Marketing Management) -

Ultimo TAFE
01.2002

High School Certificate -

Liverpool Boys High School
01.1998

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Time / Priority Management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Accountability / Ownership
  • Mentoring and Leadership

Certification

  • NSW Drivers Licence Class C + MR Truck - Unrestricted, 2028-01-01
  • SafeWork NSW - General Construction Induction (CGI512052SEQ02)
  • Traffic Controller & Implement Traffic Control Plan (RTO # 91413)
  • ForkLift Licence (LF) – Endorsed by SafeWork NSW (RTO # 91413)
  • Tower Crane - CPCCLTC4001A (RTO # 45490)

References

Available upon Request

Timeline

Soda Blasting Contractor

Excel Soda Group NSW Pty Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Site Foreman

TQM Design & Construct Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2022

Owner Builder

Self Employed
01.2017 - 11.2018

Trade Assistant - Glazing

Naked Glass Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2017

Cafe Manager

Top of The Green Café St Ives
09.2010 - 12.2013

Owner / Manager / Head Barista

Abbott St Espresso – Cammeray
05.2007 - 07.2010

Restaurant Supervisor

Ventuno Enoteca Pizzeria Birreria
04.2006 - 09.2007

Shop Manager / Pizza Maker

Big Johns Pizza – Bondi
01.2004 - 04.2006

Marketing Co-ordinator

Maus Business Systems
01.1999 - 01.2002

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) -

Ultimo TAFE

Advanced Diploma of Business (Marketing Management) -

Ultimo TAFE

High School Certificate -

Liverpool Boys High School
Dean Abousaada