Max Chandler
Shearwater,TAS
Summary
Enthusiastic tour guide with passion for cultivating unforgettable travel experiences. Excellent historical knowledge of Tasmania with excellent organizational and public speaking skills. Skilled storyteller favored by guests for talent to weave stories and history of sites and venues into entertaining monologue. Influential tour guide offering more than 40 years of experience in presenting to large groups of people. Imaginative and entertaining with education and training in Detail-oriented Tour Operator with a passion for sharing the current attractions and history of Tasmania with guests. Drives sales through excellent customer service skills. Creative hospitality and travel industry professional with wealth of historical knowledge. Offering excellent customer service and public speaking skills. Career success working with visitors and travelers to create entertaining and educational experiences.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Guide
Shorex
Burnie, TAS
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
- Guided groups of up to 40 people on tours of convict and other historical venues, wildlife parks ,national parks, wineries ,caves ,coastal scenery
Occcupational Health and Safety Consultant
Self Employed
Devonport, TAS
11.1996 - 06.2005
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
- Prepared relevant SRM documents in conformance with Safety Management System (SMS) order.
- Performed as safety consultant for managers to deliver expertise in safety criteria, technical directives and operational methods.
Engineering Drafter
Tasmanian Paper
Wesley Vale And Burnie, Tasmania
01.1980 - 06.1998
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Engineering Drafter
Renison Ltd
Renison Bell, Tasmania
03.1976 - 01.1980
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Engineering Drafter
Queensland Alumina Limited
Gladstone, QLD
01.1971 - 03.1976
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Education
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
Hobart Tafe
Hobart, TASEngineering
Tafe
Hobart, TAS12.1969
Skills
- Art Galleries
- Travel Route Planning
- Educational Tours
- Guest Directions
- Sightseeing Tours
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Safety Practices and Regulations
- Cruise Ship Excursions
- Historic Buildings
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Tour Guide
Shorex
11.2018 - 03.2020
Occcupational Health and Safety Consultant
Self Employed
11.1996 - 06.2005
Engineering Drafter
Tasmanian Paper
01.1980 - 06.1998
Engineering Drafter
Renison Ltd
03.1976 - 01.1980
Engineering Drafter
Queensland Alumina Limited
01.1971 - 03.1976
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
Hobart Tafe
Engineering
Tafe