With a robust background as a Business Owner at Warringah Cleaning Services, I bring a proven track record of maximizing profitability and fostering strategic partnerships. My tenure at John Sands Australia honed my specialized skills in letterpress printing and machinery operation, alongside my adeptness at developing effective marketing strategies and driving operational efficiency. I am no longer seeking employment since I have been healthily and happily retired for a great many years.
Work History
Business Owner
Warringah Cleaning Services
Dee Why , NSW
Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability and analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members to ensure efficiency and productivity goals were met.
Implemented cost-saving measures across departments while maintaining quality standards.
Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
Monitored financial performance of the business on a weekly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses in order to expand reach into new markets.
Printer
John Sands Australia
Sydney, Nsw
Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of printers to ensure optimal performance.
Adjusted printer settings to accommodate different paper types, sizes, and colors.
Troubleshot and resolved printer hardware and software issues.
Monitored quality control of printed output by inspecting finished products for accuracy.
Loaded paper into trays, changed toner cartridges, replaced parts, and performed other related duties as needed.
Created custom templates for documents such as business cards, letterheads, envelopes.
Conducted regular testing of printers to identify any potential issues before they arise.
Education
General Primary School / Childhood Eduction
All Saints
Clifton, Bristol United Kingdom
Skills
I was born in Bristol, United Kingdom on August 31st, 1932 and we emigrated to Sydney, Australia in 1948 when I was 16 years of age
I did not go to school in Australia but started working with my Father and older Brothers who had started a home building business on the Northern Beaches of Sydney after arrival in Australia
I basically worked as a 'Trainee' in all facets of home building and learned multiple relevant skills
Eventually I found work in the then well-known printing company John Sands Australia They not only printed cards and paper items but they were also responsible for printing and creating many, many famous board games such as Monopoly and others
My training introduced me to a great many skills in the printing industry and I specialized in 'letterpress' printing I also learned to operate all the machinery involved in the printing and this was a very specialized role I remained employed at John Sands for approximately 2 years
I became seriously ill in approximately 1959 and was unable to work due to regular hospitalization for long periods of time for about 7 years
Retirement
Over many years I experienced the opportunity for learning and training in a great many different types of organizations including an Import Company and a major Australian Retail Company before starting my own contract cleaning business specializing in both commercial/retail and residential apartment buildings.
I am now 92 years old and have been retired since approximately 1989.
My daughter lives with her Indonesian husband in Bali, Indonesia and I intend to stay with them in their home in the coming year.