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Joshua Wilkinson

Canberra,ACT

Summary

Electrical professional prepared for challenging roles in industry. Background includes supporting electricians in installations, repairs, and routine maintenance. Known for collaborative approach and effective problem-solving in dynamic environments. Skills include electrical wiring, circuit testing, and adherence to safety protocols.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Electrician

National Electrical Solutions (NES)
12.2022 - Current
  • Installed and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial properties.
  • Supported senior electricians in wiring installations, adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Trained new apprentices on best practices for electrical safety and tool usage.
  • Managed time effectively while juggling multiple assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy of workmanship.
  • Enhanced overall job performance by taking advantage of educational opportunities offered through the apprenticeship program to further develop technical skills.
  • Collaborated with senior electricians to install wiring systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
  • Exceeded expectations as an apprentice electrician by demonstrating strong attention-to-detail during all phases of projects from start to finish.
  • Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
  • Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
  • Supported team success by maintaining a clean work environment, organizing tools, and disposing of waste materials properly.
  • Gained hands-on experience with various tools and equipment, increasing proficiency in performing electrical tasks.
  • Reduced downtime for clients by troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues promptly and accurately.

Customer Service Coordinator

Davey Lodge – UniLodge @ ANU
09.2020 - Current
  • Creating a friendly inclusive environment to deliver exceptional customer service within the lodge whilst assisting residents with their enquiries
  • Oversee reception tasks, assist with other departments when required (maintenance, reservations). Respond to telephone/email inquiries, providing quality information’s to associates inquiring about the facilities and services
  • Ensuring the intake process runs seamlessly to for all new residents and staff, by prepping documents, checking facilities, being the primary contact to residents if issues arise
  • Providing information about our sister properties and its rates and facilities in order to provide excellent information and service for potential clientele
  • Understanding residents account statement to explain and follow up with outstanding arrears with strategic methods
  • Complete daily banking: take payment at desk (ethpos, credit card), balance banking at end of day
  • Create shift reports and detailed handover for the night staff
  • Familiar with StarRez and Onity
  • Register dwellings for the National Rental Affordability Scheme
  • Conduct room inspections to ensure our residence is up to cleanliness standards and perform room tours for prospective clients

Guest Services Agent

Hotel Realm
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Providing a 5 Star guest experience
  • Checking guests in and out, assigning rooms, professionally handling the in-house calls, external calls and taking room service orders
  • Following up with emails and responding to guest requests in a timely manner
  • Sharing my knowledge of the hotel services and location to suggest how guests can make their experience with Realm unforgettable.
  • Showing excellent attention to detail when inspecting rooms before check in
  • Answering guest questions about hotel amenities and providing information about local events that may be of interest
  • Completing shift reports each day, detailing reservations, charges and any other requests by the guest.
  • I am familiar with the ‘Opera’ operating system.

Concierge

Hotel Realm
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Taking the initiative to assist with guest’s luggage before requested
  • Keep on top of the latest events happening in Canberra, to suggest the best experience to be had, for each guest. Pairing restaurants and places to each individual’s desired preference
  • Valeting guest cars
  • Setting up desserts, wine and flower packages, whilst assisting across the food and beverage operations
  • Responding to general maintenance & housekeeping issues
  • Attention to details with guest’s booking (occasions, preferences), set up gifts and card in the room prior arrival

Bar Attendant

The Baddies Niseko (Bar)
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Serving customers food and drinks, preparing food, pouring beers and making basic cocktails
  • Handling cash, end of day banking, general cleaning and closing of the bar.

Property Management Concierge

MnK Resorts & Hospitality Niseko
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Welcoming and picking up guests from either the bus terminal or train station
  • Showing our holiday guests around their holiday chalet and answering any questions to do with the resort or about the surrounding areas of Niseko
  • Answering telephone enquiries from guests and making last minute bookings for snow related tours
  • Ensuring the resort chalets are up to a quality standard prior to check in and after check out
  • Dealing with small maintenance issues for guests and helping clear snow from all properties within the Country Resort.

Tea Room and Refectory Waiter

British Hills Hotel
06.2017 - 10.2017
  • Welcoming guests into the Tea Room or Dining Hall, whilst creating the experience of the bygone finery of Victorian England
  • Taking orders as well as serving orders to the tables
  • Making tea and coffee, preparing cakes, handling money and end of the day sales reports.

Polyvalent Bellboy and Ski Rental

Okushiga Kogen Hotel
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Welcoming guests into the hotel, escorting them to their rooms and bringing their luggage inside for them
  • Selling gift shop items
  • Fitting guests with ski and snowboard rental gear and adjusting as see fit, general cleaning, snow clearing around the shops

Senior Entertainer

Capital Kids Parties
09.2014 - 12.2016
  • Managing kids’ parties, entertaining kids at private parties and public events
  • Balloon modelling, Face painting, conducting party games, Juggling and clowning around.
  • Training new staff into the company and managing stock control.

Education

Year 12 Certificate - Japanese, French, Drama, Mathematics, English

Gungahlin College
Gungahlin, ACT
01.2016

Year 10 Certificate - undefined

Amaroo School
Amaroo, ACT
01.2014

Skills

  • Hand and power tools
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Conduit bending
  • Commercial wiring
  • Electrical installation
  • Safety awareness
  • Wiring techniques
  • Time management
  • Multimeter usage
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate 2016
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate 2021
  • Gained ACT Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate 2018
  • Holds Working with Vulnerable Peoples Card
  • Full Manual ACT Driver License Class C

Timeline

Apprentice Electrician

National Electrical Solutions (NES)
12.2022 - Current

Customer Service Coordinator

Davey Lodge – UniLodge @ ANU
09.2020 - Current

Guest Services Agent

Hotel Realm
08.2019 - 09.2020

Concierge

Hotel Realm
07.2018 - 07.2019

Bar Attendant

The Baddies Niseko (Bar)
02.2018 - 04.2018

Property Management Concierge

MnK Resorts & Hospitality Niseko
11.2017 - 04.2018

Tea Room and Refectory Waiter

British Hills Hotel
06.2017 - 10.2017

Polyvalent Bellboy and Ski Rental

Okushiga Kogen Hotel
12.2016 - 05.2017

Senior Entertainer

Capital Kids Parties
09.2014 - 12.2016

Year 10 Certificate - undefined

Amaroo School

Year 12 Certificate - Japanese, French, Drama, Mathematics, English

Gungahlin College
Joshua Wilkinson