Mark Shepherd
Riverside,TAS
Summary
I am highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and with a team I can quickly master new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Maintenance and Caretaker
Adventure whitsunday Big 4
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Ensured the safety and security of all staff, visitors, and patients in the facility by patrolling the premises regularly.
- Maintained cleanliness of facility grounds by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and removing trash.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as unclogging toilets and sinks.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers and snow blowers.
- Inspected buildings for signs of damage or disrepair and reported any findings to management immediately.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival and directed them to their destination within the facility.
- Assisted with moving furniture or other items as requested by staff members or visitors.
- Assisted in setting up meeting rooms for events or conferences held at the facility.
- Responded promptly to requests from tenants regarding repairs or maintenance needs.
- Followed established safety procedures while performing all tasks related to caretaking duties.
Farm Hand
Telfor Farms and R&T Young Farm
Ungarra, South Australia
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure optimal planting times.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
- Planted seeds according to prescribed methods of production.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Drove tractors to distribute feed to animals.
- Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales and enclosures.
Support Worker
Noss Tasmania
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Work as a team with client, clients supports and Noss leadership to help grow clients confidence, abilities, goals, independence
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
Maintenance Officer
TLC aged care Noble Park and Noble Manor, Broad Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Strong customer service focus
- Maintain maintenance documents for buildings, equipment, and structures as well as stock take, keep to government standards and audit records around facilities
- Provide maintenance including minor plumbing, electrical and repair jobs to buildings and equipment carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning, problem-solving for clients mechanical and building issues
- Organise and support sub-contractors and trade specialists on specific facility projects, such as major plumbing, electrical and construction projects
- The network between a wide range of stakeholders throughout the facility, demonstrating strong communication, and collaboration skills
- Maintain all aspects of buildings and surrounding property to a high standard
- Complete projects safely and efficiently within designated deadlines and budgets
Aircraft Handler
Tiger Airways and Virgin
Launceston, Tasmania
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Liaise with AOO on safety plans and protocols
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safe operations during takeoffs and landings.
- Ensured that all equipment was in proper working order prior to each flight.
- Reported any irregularities or malfunctions observed during pre-flight inspections to the appropriate personnel.
- Operated tractors and tugs safely while maneuvering planes into parking positions at terminals or hangars.
- Communicated clearly with dispatchers regarding arrivals, departures, delays.
- Followed strict safety protocols while working around active taxiways or runways.
- Adhered to all applicable air traffic control regulations at all times.
- Supervised teams of workers involved in loading and unloading freight shipments onto planes.
- Performed pre-flight inspections of the exterior of an aircraft.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from aircrafts.
- Received and relayed messages to pilots via radio communication systems.
- Assisted passengers with boarding, deplaning, and baggage handling.
Education
Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
Tafe Tasmania
01-2009
Skills
- Safety Training
- Decision-Making Capabilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Security Protocols
- Problem-Solving
- Security Regulations
- Professionalism
- Emergency Response
- Multitasking
- Effective Communication
Professional Development And Training
- Diploma in business management
- Cert iv in business marketing
- Cert iv in whs
- Remedial massage diploma (Australian college of sports therapy
- 2016 Personal Growth and Leadership Course at Southern Lights Centre
Previous Roles
- Six years experience in tourism as a sales and customers service rep
- 10 years of experience running my own Sports Remedial Therapist Clinic. Client support, manual handling, admin, Marketing, time management, working as part of a team and autonomously
References
Brian or Andrea Mearns Maintenance Manager
Contact: +61 7 49485400
Luke Telfer, Owner operator Telfer Farms
Contact: 0428131213
Affiliations
- I have been lucky enough to spend the good part of two and a bit years travelling Australia with my family exploring the East of Aus and South of Aus.
- I enjoy Sports and outdoor activities such as Basketball, camping, nature walks and exploring.
Timeline
Night Maintenance and Caretaker
Adventure whitsunday Big 4
08.2023 - 09.2023
Farm Hand
Telfor Farms and R&T Young Farm
03.2023 - 05.2023
Support Worker
Noss Tasmania
01.2019 - 02.2020
Maintenance Officer
TLC aged care Noble Park and Noble Manor, Broad Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
Aircraft Handler
Tiger Airways and Virgin
07.2010 - 08.2012
Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
Tafe Tasmania
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