Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Dene O'Farrell

North Lakes,QLD

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Officer

Department of Human Services
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Call centre environment
  • Use of softphone software, handling of sensitive information, student claims, etc.

Supervisor/Waiter

Bob Brown Catering
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Cash Handling
  • Food handling
  • Catering
  • Site management

Census Field Officer

Australian Bureau of Statistics
08.2016 - 11.2024
  • Safe handling and gathering of private information
  • Time management
  • Problem solving and dispute handling

Lead Painter

Kemlan Fireplaces
03.2020 - 05.2024
  • Painting and Sanding/Finishing section area lead, in charge of 4 others
  • In charge of adherence to manufacturing deadlines, ensuring team is working efficiently and to quality standards
  • In spare time coded computer program for packing section which streamlined a process that used to take 1-2 hours to only take 5-10 minutes
  • Worked in packing section during painting down time by choice to keep busy and productive and ensure smooth workflow
  • HPLV Spray Painting, Sandblasting

General Labourer

Radical Restorations
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Pre-paint preparation of vehicles (orbital sanding, wet/dry hand sanding, bog/filling etc.)
  • General labour around shop, housekeeping etc.

Promotional (Host, Guest List Functions)

The Met Brisbane
03.2015 - 09.2017
  • Greet customers upon arrival
  • Ability to lead a small team to complete tasks toward a deadline
  • Hosting abilities
  • Social media marketing

Education

Skills

  • Strong customer service skills, understanding of advanced vocabulary
  • Spray painting, sandblasting, power tools and other machine tools
  • Strong technological understanding, strong aptitude with computers and other systems
  • Able to work as part of an established team and independently
  • High physical fitness levels and health
  • Understand how to prioritize duties and complete towards a deadline
  • Strong understanding of WHS policies and procedures
  • Ability to lead and train others
  • Quality control monitoring
  • Time management abilities

References

  • Troy Inglis, Radical Restorations, 0461 011 658, Shop Supervisor
  • Laura Palmer, Department of Human Services, 0468 866 549, Training Supervisor
  • Darren McInerney, Kemlan Fireplaces, 0413 544 789, Manager

Timeline

Lead Painter

Kemlan Fireplaces
03.2020 - 05.2024

General Labourer

Radical Restorations
10.2017 - 01.2020

Customer Service Officer

Department of Human Services
08.2016 - 10.2016

Census Field Officer

Australian Bureau of Statistics
08.2016 - 11.2024

Promotional (Host, Guest List Functions)

The Met Brisbane
03.2015 - 09.2017

Supervisor/Waiter

Bob Brown Catering
08.2011 - 08.2015

Dene O'Farrell