John Wescombe
South Gundagai,NSW
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sandblaster and Labour
Rural Galvanizing
Gundagai, NSW
07.2011 - Current
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
- Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.
- Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish.
- Used personal protective gear to eliminate exposure to harmful dust, fumes and materials.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Use of overhead cranes
- use of small power tools
- safe use of hydrochloric acid and hot dip galvanised
- Train and supervise staff on safe and correct procedures
- Maintain workplace health and safety and security procedure
- Stock control
- Maintain workplace health and safety and security procedures
- Recording daily , weekly and monthly maintenance reports
- Use of paint on finished product
- Operate and maintain gritblaster
- operate and maintain air compressor and recovery operation
- maintaining the chamber
- Time Management
- Maintaining grit level supply, maintaining the condition of the hose ,couplings
- Fill in log books and daily job sheets
Storeman and Labour
Gundagai Meat Processors
Gundagai, NSW
10.2002 - 04.2011
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Managed inventory control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Unload goods and check them against order forms.
- catalogue or label items with storage details
- place goods in the bins and on racks, or stack bulky items in the floor
- complete orders by selecting goods from shelves and checking them off appropriate lists
- Package and send out completed orders to the customers
- Move heavy packages using forklift machinery
- obtain details of the location and quantity of items in stock, using display units or computers
- enter details of received delivery slips,requisitions and invoices in the computer
- count and record the number of items in store during stocktake
- advise supervisor on stock and reordering levels
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
First Assistant Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Gundagai, NSW
06.2000 - 10.2002
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
First Assistant Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Wagga Wagga, NSW
01.1995 - 02.2000
Assistant to the Head Chef
Carriage House Motor Inn
Wagga Wagga, NSW
01.1995 - 09.1995
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Replenished food and ingredients supplies to meet service demand.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling and preparation techniques.
- Cleaned and oiled kitchen equipment to maintain optimized function.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Assistant Manager
Birdsnest Cafe
Wagga Wagga, NSW
01.1984 - 04.1991
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
Diploma - Systems Management Course
Macdonald
2001
Diploma - Certificate IV in Management
Macdonald's
2000
Diploma - Basic Operations Course
McDonald's
1998
Diploma - Intermediate Operations
Macdonald's
1998
Diploma - Basic Management Course
McDonald Diploma
01.1997
No Degree - SCI Security Academy Certificate
Security Academy
Wagga Wagga, NSW01.1990
Skills
- Maintenance Requirements
- Cleaning Schedules
- Contouring
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Surface Preparation
- Grinder Operation
- Sandblasting
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Personnel Records
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Operational Efficiency
- Forklift Driving
- Active Listening
- Training Junior Team Members
- Operational Improvements
- Safe Work Practices
- Chamber Style Blaster Knowledge
- Pour Abrasive Expert
- Daily Logs
- Tool Selection
- Operational Safety
- Basic Mathematical Abilities
- Recycled Abrasives Expertise
- Personal Protective Gear
- High Precision
Certification
Fork list Licence
White Card
Car
Motorbike
Timeline
Sandblaster and Labour
Rural Galvanizing
07.2011 - Current
Storeman and Labour
Gundagai Meat Processors
10.2002 - 04.2011
First Assistant Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
06.2000 - 10.2002
First Assistant Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
01.1995 - 02.2000
Assistant to the Head Chef
Carriage House Motor Inn
01.1995 - 09.1995
Assistant Manager
Birdsnest Cafe
01.1984 - 04.1991
Diploma - Systems Management Course
Macdonald
Diploma - Certificate IV in Management
Macdonald's
Diploma - Basic Operations Course
McDonald's
Diploma - Intermediate Operations
Macdonald's
Diploma - Basic Management Course
McDonald Diploma
No Degree - SCI Security Academy Certificate
Security Academy
Fork list Licence
White Card
Car
Motorbike