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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
Blue Mountains
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
Katoomba, NSW
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
Upper Blue Mountains
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
Blue Mountains
01.2020 - 08.2020

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

Restaurant Waiter/Kitchen Hand/Trainee Barista

Cafe Madeleine
Leura, NSW
10.2018 - 02.2019

Dishwashing, waiting tables, food prep and coffee making.

Restaurant Waiter/Kitchen Hand/Barista Trainee

Mountain Ridges Cafe Restaurant
Katoomba, NSW
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
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