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Geoffrey (Geoff) McGuiness

Redbank Plains,QLD

Summary

Competent skillful in managing pre-construction work to facilitate construction projects. Cleans and prepares construction areas, loads and unloads materials and mixes ingredients to create compounds. Excellent communication, multitasking and time management capabilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the position im applying for. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Workshop Assistant

Queensland Art Gallery
South Brisbane, Queensland
08.2008 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in the completion of projects on schedule through diligent work and attention to detail.
  • Unloaded and stored construction materials.
  • Liaised with carpenters or electricians to complete duties.
  • Established clear lines of communication between colleagues which resulted in an improved understanding of individual duties and responsibilities.
  • Assisted in construction and demolishing of Walls, Plinths, Display Cabinets within the gallery spaces.
  • Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
  • Removed debris and waste from job sites.
  • Adhered to quality assurance, performance and compliance standards.
  • Kept work areas clean and organized.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used and maintained forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts

Moulder Leading Hand

Austcast
Northgate, QLD
02.2001 - 08.2008
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Work with different moulding machines, preparing of moulds with cores, closing of moulds.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Supervised the pouring of moulds, poured moulds myself with a ladle of molten steel.
  • Used forklifts, overhead cranes.

Company Director

McGuiness Funerals
Murwillumbah, NSW
07.1993 - 01.2001
  • Work with families in pre-arrangements, arrangements for funerals.
  • Liaise with Cemeteries/Crematoriums, Clergy/Celebrants, Florists, Newspapers,
  • Conduct funerals from Churches, Crematoriums or Gravesides.
  • Transfer of Deceased, Mortuary Work, Prepare for Viewings.
  • Arrangement of transfer of Deceased, intrastate, interstate and overseas.
  • Preperation of Coffins/Caskets for funerals.
  • Do the Accounting, data entering for the business.
  • The cleaning and maintenance of vehicles

Mortuary Assistant/Hearse Driver

Morleys Funerals
Townsville, QLD
05.1988 - 07.1993
  • Provided exceptional customer service by remaining attentive to the needs and concerns of grieving families throughout all stages of the funeral process.
  • Handled sensitive client information discreetly and responsibly, maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with industry standards.
  • Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals morgues.
  • Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
  • Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
  • Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics.
  • Driving of Hearse, Mourning Cars for Funerals
  • Preperation of Coffins/Caskets for family requirements.
  • Worked with Police/ Ambulance in the transportation of deceased in accordance of Coronal Requirements.

Education

Moulding Certificate - Moulding

Yeronga TAFE College
Yeronga, QLD
02.1977

High School Diploma -

Yeronga State High School
Yeronga, QLD
12.1975

Skills

  • Tool Maintenance
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Equipment Operation
  • Vehicle operations
  • Machinery Maintenance
  • Workshop cleanliness
  • Tool use
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Relations
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Family Life

Im a passionate lover of the outdoors, love camping in our Hybrid Caravan with with and family,  Love the beach, fishing, BBQ's,  watching sport on TV (all sports), love travelling.  Most of all the love of having time with family, extended family and friends 

Timeline

Workshop Assistant

Queensland Art Gallery
08.2008 - 12.2022

Moulder Leading Hand

Austcast
02.2001 - 08.2008

Company Director

McGuiness Funerals
07.1993 - 01.2001

Mortuary Assistant/Hearse Driver

Morleys Funerals
05.1988 - 07.1993

Moulding Certificate - Moulding

Yeronga TAFE College

High School Diploma -

Yeronga State High School

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