Laurence Young
Toowong,QLD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.I have a white card and an RSA.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Wine Advisor
Laithwaites Wine
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- An extensive knowledge of wine including WSET Level 1 award.
- Able to connect with customers to make their the reoccurrence of their orders was definite.
- Able to listen effectively to customers' preferred taste of wine and create a case accordingly.
- Able to listen to customers problems and act effectively and in a respectable tone.
EDF Salesman
EDF Energy
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Phone agent selling energy to businesses.
- Had to make an extensive relationship with client.
- Worked as a team to attain credit checks, mere readings etc.
Restaurant Waiter
Brocco On The Park
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation.
- Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Uphold michelin plated standards and able to give customers the greatest experiences in functions such as weddings and parties
Productions Operations Supervisor
Wasdell Pharmaceuticals
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Oversaw the effective use of PPE, the correct procedures were undertaken during the process of filling syringes; and automated packing machines.
Painter and Decorater
Jones Of Ranmoor
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
Bartender
Devonshire Arms
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
Education
No Degree - A Levels - A - History, B - Maths, C - Physics
King Ecgberts School
Sheffield, England07.2018
No Degree - 11 A* - C GCSE A Maths A History
King Ecgberts School
Sheffield, England08.2016
Skills
- Blaze Advisor
- Public Health Advisor
- Solar Advisor Model
- Database Engine Tuning Advisor
Travelling
I enjoyed backpacking around Austrailia this year.
Also travelled around alot of europe including living out a tent in Greece for 8 weeks.
Sport
John O Groats to Lands End (2015) - Cycled 1150 miles in 10 days for 'Ride for Eric' a bereavement charity that educates motorists and aims to aid counselling for victims. We raised £3400 (6300 AUD).
Running - represented Yorkshire county at track and cross country achieving national standard in the 1500m at u17 level (4.06). Ran the Manchester marathon in 2019, completing in a time of 3.06 hours.
Completed the Club La Santa (Lanzarote) ironman triathlon in febuary 2022 in a time of 9.45.55. 3k Swim, 100 mile bike ride and 26 mile run.
Played football (soccer) for a team called Shirecliffe FC and Norton Oaks between 2017 - 2022. Norton Oaks was a semi proffesional level so I got paid £20 a game.
Boating experience - I have experience as a deck hand on boats riding up and down the solway.
Timeline
Personal Wine Advisor
Laithwaites Wine
12.2022 - 03.2023
EDF Salesman
EDF Energy
05.2022 - 11.2022
Restaurant Waiter
Brocco On The Park
03.2022 - 11.2022
Productions Operations Supervisor
Wasdell Pharmaceuticals
02.2020 - 02.2022
Painter and Decorater
Jones Of Ranmoor
10.2019 - 02.2020
Bartender
Devonshire Arms
09.2018 - 10.2019
No Degree - A Levels - A - History, B - Maths, C - Physics
King Ecgberts School
No Degree - 11 A* - C GCSE A Maths A History
King Ecgberts School
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