Grant Finlayson
Mirani,QLD
Summary
Reliable and hardworking individual, works autonomously or in teams to serve and execute tasks. Experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment. Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Railway hotel Marian
Marian, QLD
02.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Bartender
ALH Group
Pac Pines , QLD
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Spray Painter
Polly Inspirations
Port Macquarie, NSW
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning prior to painting.
- Mixed paint according to specific instructions and used spray guns for application.
- Applied multiple coats of paint to achieve desired color or finish.
- Inspected finished product for quality assurance purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
- Read detailed job orders to determine work requirements.
- Determined best methods for surface preparation including masking, taping.
- Custom Timber finishing on commercial and Residential jobs
Vinyl Wrapping/ Signwriting
Wrap It Marine
Coomera, Qld
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
- Adhered vinyl wrapping to boats/ Yachts and other surfaces utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
- Installed custom signage and wallpapers
- Repairing and Prepping Boat Surfaces
- Applied pre-cut vinyl letters and graphics to a variety of materials such as, fiberglass, Aluminum, glass
- Custom Decals/ Full exterior hull wraps
- Vinyl Cutting/ printing and laminating
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
- Install PPF to interior and exterior surfaces
Vinal Wrapping/ Signwriting
Print Image Signs
Coomera , Qld
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
- Adhered vinyl wrapping to boats and other surfaces utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
- Installed custom signage and wallpapers
- Repairing and Prepping Boat Surfaces
- Applied pre-cut vinyl letters and graphics to a variety of materials such as, fiberglass, Aluminum, glass
- Custom Decals/ Full exterior hull wraps
- Vinyl Cutting/ printing and laminating
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
Vinyl Wrapping
Telwater
Coomera, Qld
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Adhered vinyl wrapping to boats and other surfaces utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
- Applied pre-cut vinyl letters and graphics to a variety of materials such as, fiberglass, Aluminum, glass
- Custom Decals/ Full exterior hull wraps
- Vinyl Cutting/ printing and laminating
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
Pool Installer Labourer
gibson family pools
Port Macquarie, NSW
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Installed pool pumps, filters and other equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Prepared excavation site for installation of pools according to customer specifications.
- Connected plumbing systems to ensure proper water circulation and filtration.
- Troubleshot any malfunctioning pool equipment such as pumps or heaters.
- Installed safety features like fencing around the perimeter of the pool area.
- Cleaned debris from work areas after job completion.
Apprentice Fitter & Turner
Mid Coast Tooling & Machining
Port Macquarie, NSW
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Performed basic machine maintenance and lubrication; changed coolant, oil, and filters.
- Operated manual lathes and mills to produce parts according to specifications.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and drawings to understand part dimensions and tolerances.
- Inspected machined parts for accuracy of dimensions using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up machines with proper tools and fixtures in accordance with job requirements.
- Adjusted feed rates and speeds as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Monitored machine operations to detect potential problems or malfunctions.
- Repaired or replaced worn cutting tools when needed.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping floors, removing scrap metal.
- Assisted other machinists with more complex tasks when needed.
- School based till end of 2013 Before fulltime employment
Education
Year 10 Graduate -
Port Macquarie High School
Port Macquarie, NSW12-2013
Skills
- Problem Identification
- Communication Strategies
- Communication Clarity
- Task automation
- Time Estimation
- Proactive Approach
- Deadline Management
- Effective teamwork capabilities
- Collaborative Teamwork Attitude
- Relationship and Team Building
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
Certification
- RSG/ RSA
- Year 10 Graduate
- White Card
References
- Poly inspirations
Adam Shelton, Owner/manager, 0421225897
- Emperor Marine & Diesel
Brandon Wrangles, Leading Hand, 0400679895
Timeline
Bartender
Railway hotel Marian
02.2024 - Current
Bartender
ALH Group
02.2023 - 02.2024
Spray Painter
Polly Inspirations
10.2021 - 01.2023
Vinyl Wrapping/ Signwriting
Wrap It Marine
11.2019 - 06.2021
Vinal Wrapping/ Signwriting
Print Image Signs
06.2018 - 11.2019
Vinyl Wrapping
Telwater
07.2016 - 05.2018
Pool Installer Labourer
gibson family pools
01.2015 - 07.2016
Apprentice Fitter & Turner
Mid Coast Tooling & Machining
05.2012 - 12.2014
Year 10 Graduate -
Port Macquarie High School
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