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Mark Archer

Vincentia

Summary

When I first left school I was employed as an engine reconditioner. I then went to ICI and became a chemical plant operator. I was made redundant and went on to CSR as a machine operator. After leaving Sydney and moving to Jervis Bay, I became a barman, then a bar manager, then on to a duty manager in Queensland

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Hotel Duty Manager

Waymark Hotel
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Reduced guest complaints by ensuring strict adherence to hotel policies and procedures.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally, prioritizing guest safety at all times.
  • Ensured proper cash handling procedures were followed by front desk personnel, reducing discrepancies in end-of-day reports significantly over time.
  • Addressed employee concerns proactively through open communication channels, fostering a positive work environment within the hotel team.
  • Served as a liaison between various departments
  • within the hotel, ensuring smooth operational flow across all areas of responsibility.
  • Forklift Operation

Barman Bar Manager

Schoalhaven Heads Hotel
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Built relationships with vendors to manage orders and negotiate costs.
  • Supported management in the planning and execution of promotional events to attract new customers.
  • Continuously improved personal bartending skills through experimentation with new recipes, techniques, and flavor combinations.
  • Enhanced bar atmosphere with careful attention to cleanliness and organization of workspaces.
  • Taught employees bar sales techniques, resulting in higher profits.
  • Reduced waste by closely monitoring perishable items and implementing effective stock rotation practices.
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer of $[Amount] per shift.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by delegating tasks appropriately during busy periods.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to develop innovative food pairings for specialty cocktails or wine selections.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly, maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout all interactions.
  • Enhanced guest experiences by creating visually appealing, well-balanced cocktails using fresh ingredients.
  • Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring balanced tills at the end of each shift.
  • Streamlined drink preparation processes for faster service during peak hours.

Production Machine Operator

CSR Australia
05.2002 - 08.2022
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Forklift Operation
  • Forklift Safety
  • Transfering Product From Factory to Warehouse
  • Maintaining a safe Forklift
  • Operating Forklifts from 2.5 tonne to 15 tonne
  • Identified and corrected issues or inconsistencies found in batch samples.
  • Monitored machine operation for compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
  • Adhered to all applicable regulations and company policies, promoting a safe work environment at all times.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by minimizing waste, conserving resources, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
  • Facilitated collaborative work environment, readily assisting colleagues in heavy lifting tasks.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.

Chemical Plant Operator

Orica Auzstralia
11.1982 - 04.2002

Trained new operators in correct operation procedures, ensuring consistent performance across shifts.

  • Participated in regular safety training sessions to stay current with industry best practices and reinforce company-wide commitment to safety excellence.
  • Improved product quality by monitoring and adjusting process parameters based on analytical data from laboratory tests.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing chemical processing operations and equipment settings.
  • Maintained accurate records of process data, equipment settings, and other relevant information for effective troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Collaborated with research and development teams to test new processes or technologies, providing valuable feedback for potential scale-up to full production capacity.
  • Assisted in the execution of major plant turnaround projects by coordinating activities with various stakeholders and ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
  • Supported plant management in conducting audits, inspections, and investigations related to environmental compliance, reporting findings accurately and proposing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Played an active role during emergency response situations by following established protocols and applying critical thinking skills under pressure.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Forklift Operation
  • Transferring of stock
  • Drumming off product into 44 gallon drums and using forklift in the warehouse to stack drums on pallets

Education

Chemical Plant Operators Course -

Petersham Tafe
Petersham, NSW
02-1996

Automotive Engineering - Motor Mechanic

St George Tafe
St George Tafe
03-1974

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Property maintenance
  • Complaint handling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Guest complaint resolution
  • Revenue generation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Adaptability to change
  • Safety protocol compliance
  • Computerized system operation
  • Hazardous material management
  • Chemical reactions
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Effective communication
  • Chemical processing
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Manufacturing coordination
  • Time management
  • Production tracking
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Corrective action implementation
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Process monitoring
  • Controls management
  • Safety protocol
  • Process safety management
  • Activity logging
  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Team player
  • Warehouse operations
  • Palletizing
  • Materials handling
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Lift equipment operation
  • Materials movement
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Product inspection
  • Pallet construction
  • Warehouse management
  • Incident reporting
  • Stock rotation
  • Equipment operations
  • Materials transport

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Hotel Duty Manager

Waymark Hotel
09.2024 - 02.2025

Barman Bar Manager

Schoalhaven Heads Hotel
11.2022 - 02.2024

Production Machine Operator

CSR Australia
05.2002 - 08.2022

Chemical Plant Operator

Orica Auzstralia
11.1982 - 04.2002

Chemical Plant Operators Course -

Petersham Tafe

Automotive Engineering - Motor Mechanic

St George Tafe
Mark Archer