Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Nicholas Macken

Wentworth Falls,New South Wales

Summary

Growing up in the Blue Mountains, I have always had a strong connection to and love for its nature, trees, waterfalls, rivers sandstone and all. From a young age I have been very active, going on many bush walks in the mid-upper mountains, riding several of the mountain bike trails and even doing some abseiling. I have a good work ethic and have lots of experience working in the outdoors, working 7-8 hour days in 2020-2021 doing garden maintenance, and having done further labour/gardening work 2013-2015 with my brothers. I am passionate about upholding the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains, and would be thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute my time energy and skills toward this job. Whilst I do not have prior experience in construction, I am fully prepared and excited to learn new skills and techniques on the job.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Tutor

Self Employed
01.2024 - Current

Teaching of Piano, Guitar and Voice at any level. Areas covered are theory, sight reading, technique, exercises and effective practicing.

Choir Director

Self Employed
03.2023 - Current

Arranging, teaching and conducting the Bearded Ladies Choir alongside Michael Macken. Additional roles include transcription, composition and cleaning (of the venue we hire).

Gardening

Waratah Gardening
12.2020 - 08.2021

Weeding, pruning, mulching and general garden maintenance for properties in Leura, Katoomba and Wentworth Falls.

Before and After School Care Assistant

Jess O'Connor
01.2020 - 08.2020

After school/ out of school hours care working through NDIS.

Restaurant Waiter/Kitchen Hand/Trainee Barista

Cafe Madeleine
10.2018 - 02.2019

Dishwashing, waiting tables, food prep and coffee making.

Restaurant Waiter/Kitchen Hand/Barista Trainee

Mountain Ridges Cafe Restaurant
01.2016 - 08.2017

Dishwashing, waiting tables, cleaning, coffee making and food prep.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Music

Western Sydney University
Kingswood
04-2025

HSC -

Springwood High School
Springwood
11-2017

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Garden maintenance
  • Using hand tools
  • Maintenance of flower beds
  • Pruning skills
  • Weed management
  • Shrub trimming
  • Mulching gardens

Timeline

Music Tutor

Self Employed
01.2024 - Current

Choir Director

Self Employed
03.2023 - Current

Gardening

Waratah Gardening
12.2020 - 08.2021

Before and After School Care Assistant

Jess O'Connor
01.2020 - 08.2020

Restaurant Waiter/Kitchen Hand/Trainee Barista

Cafe Madeleine
10.2018 - 02.2019

Restaurant Waiter/Kitchen Hand/Barista Trainee

Mountain Ridges Cafe Restaurant
01.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Music - Music

Western Sydney University

HSC -

Springwood High School
Nicholas Macken