GAVAN HERRING
Coffs Harbour,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with hands-on experience as an Apprentice Mechanic at Mills and Tom’s Mechanical. Proven ability in complex repairs and diagnostics, complemented by strong teamwork and communication skills. Eager to leverage my mechanical expertise and diligent work ethic to contribute effectively in a dynamic environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Mechanic
mills an tom’s mechanical
coffs harbour
11.2024 - Current
- Followed safety protocols while performing mechanical tasks consistently.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, fuel pumps, ignition coils, and spark plugs.
- Assisted with more complex repairs including engine overhauls, transmission replacements, suspension work, and electrical system diagnostics.
- Assisted in routine vehicle inspections and maintenance tasks.
Concrete Laborer
macksville precast yard
macksville
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
Scaffold Builder
top gun scaffolding
coffs harbour
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Constructed scaffold systems for residential and commercial projects.
Fencer/Construction Laborer
sea side fencing
sawtell , nsw
01.2023 - 02.2024
- colour bond fences glass pool fences wooden fences
- Maintained fencing equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards were met.
seaside fencing
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Core drilling
- Measuring/cutting
- Marking installation area
- Digging post holes
- Setting posts
- Removal of waste
Steal Fixer and Labourer
Mid North Coast Post Tensioning
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Steel Fixing
- Cutting steel
- Cleaning the yard
- Assisting with the pouring of concrete
- Working independently and in a team
- Moving of equipment and materials
Kitchen and Bar Staff
Golden Dog Hotel
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Bar Duties
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Washing dishes
- Disposing of waste
- Maintain kitchen equipment
- Cleaning
Farm Worker /Fruit Picker
Costa Berry Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintenance/fruit picking
Kitchen Hand
Lime Mexican
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: (Covid-19)
- Customer service
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Washing dishes
- Disposing of waste
- Maintain kitchen equipment
- Cleaning
- (Covid-19)
All Rounder
Night Markets "Smokey Joes" Burger Food Truck
Coffs Harbour
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Customer service
- Food Prep
- Cooking Burgers
- Cash handling
- Taking orders
- Washing dishes
- Disposing of waste
- Maintain kitchen equipment
- Cleaning
All Rounder
The Happy Frog
Coffs Harbour
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Customer service
- Food prep
- Making coffees
- Washing dishes/General kitchen clean
Labourer
colorbond steel
NewCastle
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Assembling shed, roofs, fences
- Manual handling
- Measuring and marking out
- Operating power and hand tools
- Disposing of waste
- Follow plans and procedures.
Customer Service Assistant
Lounge Lizard Retail Supplies
Coffs Harbour
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Operating the registers
- Packing shelves
Education
Year 9 - English, Science, Geography, History, Metal Technology, PEHPE, mathematics
Orara High School
Coffs HarbourSkills
- Hard working
- Dependable
- Honest
- Teamwork
- Reliable
- Time management
- Patient
- Persistent
- Diligent
- Eager to learn
- Communication skills
- Manual car licence
- Reliable vehicle
References
- Mark Herring, Owner, Lounge Lizard Retail Supplies, Coffs Harbour, 0410 959 453
- Andrew Baker, Head chef, Golden Dog, Glenreagh, (02) 6649 2162
- Darren, Owner, seaside fencing, Coffs Harbour, 0431 547 699
- Debra Kreuzig, Hospitality advisor, ECT, Coffs Harbour, (02) 6648 5400
Certificates And Licenses
- Certificate III in Hospitality (ETC), 2019
- Responsible Services of Alcohol (RSA), 2019
- Responsible Conduct of Gaming (RCG), 2019
- Safe Food Handling, 2019
- Barista Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee Certificate, 2019
- Certificate II in Construction Pathways (Novaskill)
- Construction White Card (Novaskill)
- Traffic Control
- gray card
Timeline
Apprentice Mechanic
mills an tom’s mechanical
11.2024 - Current
Concrete Laborer
macksville precast yard
09.2024 - 10.2024
Scaffold Builder
top gun scaffolding
02.2024 - 08.2024
Fencer/Construction Laborer
sea side fencing
01.2023 - 02.2024
seaside fencing
01.2023 - 01.2024
Steal Fixer and Labourer
Mid North Coast Post Tensioning
01.2021 - 01.2022
Kitchen and Bar Staff
Golden Dog Hotel
01.2020 - 01.2022
Farm Worker /Fruit Picker
Costa Berry Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2020
Kitchen Hand
Lime Mexican
01.2020 - 12.2020
All Rounder
Night Markets "Smokey Joes" Burger Food Truck
01.2019 - 12.2020
All Rounder
The Happy Frog
01.2019 - 12.2020
Labourer
colorbond steel
01.2016 - 12.2017
Customer Service Assistant
Lounge Lizard Retail Supplies
01.2012 - 12.2015
Year 9 - English, Science, Geography, History, Metal Technology, PEHPE, mathematics
Orara High School