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Michael Donovan

Leichhardt,New South Wales

Summary

A hardworking, mature and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Jeweller

Hawkstone Jewellers Kogarah
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • My first career was as an apprentice and then as a tradesman jeweller
  • I have been able to return to the jewellery trade over the last two years
  • First by managing my own brand from my own workshop (fullcirclecreativejewellery.com) and then working with Hawkstone Jewellers
  • At Hawkstone my duties included cleaning up castings, polishing and bezel setting
  • This employment ended when I was made redundant.

Goods Inwards

Replenishment, Bunnings Alexandria
07.2019 - 12.2022
  • Working in a team environment to break down pallets and load stock onto cages and directly into the appropriate aisle or deliver whole pallets for shelf replenishment
  • We are also responsible for recycling and the organisation of the dock so that stock can flow in and packaging flows out.
  • Operation of Counter Balance Forklift

Franchisee/Owner Operator

Jim’s Antennas Leichhardt
09.2016 - 11.2019
  • Responsibility for the entire operation that provided installation of Free to Air television antennas and related equipment to both domestic and commercial markets
  • The business was sold.

General Manager

Sydney Flying Squadron Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Overall day to day and long-term management of the Club
  • The Club was without a manager when I arrived and the day to day running of the Club was in the hands of a management company
  • I took back control of the Clubs operations and put strategy in place that settled down the daily operations
  • Stock control, Cellar Operations
  • Bar Operations
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • I was made redundant in April 2016

General Manager

Russell Corporate Advisory, GUILDFORD BOWLING AND RECREATION CLUB LTD
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Appointed by the administrator as General Manager of Guildford Bowling and Recreation Club when it was already in voluntary administration
  • Responsibility for overall management and strategy of the club with a team of 15 staff and 1500 members
  • The club facilities include 48 gaming machines, 2 bars, a brasserie, a small function centre and three bowling greens
  • Gaming Operations
  • Bar and Cellar Operations
  • Recruitment
  • Implementation of policy and strategic direction
  • Financial performance of the business
  • As a result of ongoing improvements contributed to the successful amalgamation of the Club

General Manager

GLADESVILLE RSL AND COMMUNITY CLUB LTD
06.2006 - 03.2014
  • Overall management and strategy of the club with a team of 70 staff and 4,500 members
  • The club facilities include 119 gaming machines, 4 bars, 2 food outlets and a 200 seat entertainment venue
  • Gaming Operations, Bar and Cellar Operations
  • Recruitment Onboarding and Rostering
  • Implementation and review of the clubs OHS systems and emergency procedures manual including evacuation procedures
  • Implementation, monitoring and review of the Clubs Marketing Plan
  • Implementation monitoring and review of the clubs Strategic Plan
  • Performance of senior portfolio managers
  • Successful culture change
  • Max Potential Mentoring program: Gladesville RSL has been involved for the last three years providing four Coaches
  • I have been a Coach three times, coaching four young adults

Education

Bachelor of Business - Club and Gaming Management

Southern Cross University

Ace Forklift Assessing
Padstow, NSW
07.2020

Skills

  • PPE Compliance
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Self-Motivated
  • Training and Development
  • Written Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Jeweller

Hawkstone Jewellers Kogarah
12.2022 - 07.2023

Goods Inwards

Replenishment, Bunnings Alexandria
07.2019 - 12.2022

Franchisee/Owner Operator

Jim’s Antennas Leichhardt
09.2016 - 11.2019

General Manager

Sydney Flying Squadron Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2016

General Manager

Russell Corporate Advisory, GUILDFORD BOWLING AND RECREATION CLUB LTD
07.2014 - 09.2015

General Manager

GLADESVILLE RSL AND COMMUNITY CLUB LTD
06.2006 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Business - Club and Gaming Management

Southern Cross University

Ace Forklift Assessing

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