Grant Taylor
Illawong,NSW
Summary
Focused Sound Technician with specialized expertise producing quality sound. Known to partner with artists, understand requirements and create high-quality production. Consistently meet deadlines in fast-paced environments. Adaptable sound engineer bringing 38 years of experience controlling sound at theatre performances, concerts and festivals. Proficient in operating large-format recording and mixing consoles. Recognized for achieving technical excellence with each project.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Garbage Truck Driver/Helper
Randstad/Veolia
09.2022 - Current
- Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities five days per week.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
- Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage truck and related equipment.
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
Bus Driver/Driver Trainer
Transdev
01.2007 - 09.2022
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Training of probationary drivers, teaching routes and driver skills.
Audio engineer/ Truck Driver
Jazzright
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Warehouse management, job scheduling, property maintenance, bookings, truck driving and loading/unloading, complete gig organization from start to finish, client relations.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, and recordings.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown shows.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to live shows.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
Courier
Couriers Please
01.1986 - 01.2004
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
Truck Driver
McPhee Transport
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Truck driving, loading/unloading of truck, scheduling, deliveries/pick ups, rf scanning, efficient time management, building strong client relations, strong knowledge of Sydney and surrounding areas.
Commercial Cleaner
Own Business
02.1979 - 01.1986
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
- Disinfected restrooms, kitchens and other common areas to remove bacteria and maintain hygiene standards.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Improved building cleanliness with continuous sanitizing of high-touch areas.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
- Used steam cleaners and vacuum cleaners to clean floors and carpets.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashfield Boys High School
Ashfield, NSWNo Degree - Audio Engineering
Audio Engineering Course
Private InstitutionNo Degree - Scissor Lifts And Boom-type EWPS
EWPA Yellow Card
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Time management
- Efficient
- Reliable
- Strong written & oral communication
- Proactive
- Dumpster Delivery
- Bin Delivery
- Recycling Pickup
- Route Management
- Defective Equipment Identification
Timeline
Garbage Truck Driver/Helper
Randstad/Veolia
09.2022 - Current
Bus Driver/Driver Trainer
Transdev
01.2007 - 09.2022
Audio engineer/ Truck Driver
Jazzright
01.2004 - 01.2007
Truck Driver
McPhee Transport
01.2001 - 01.2004
Courier
Couriers Please
01.1986 - 01.2004
Commercial Cleaner
Own Business
02.1979 - 01.1986
High School Diploma -
Ashfield Boys High School
No Degree - Audio Engineering
Audio Engineering Course
No Degree - Scissor Lifts And Boom-type EWPS
EWPA Yellow Card
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