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Sandra Merlino

Sandra Merlino

Williams Landing,VIC

Summary

I am a hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities, with a desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I can work under pressure and adapt to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator

Sole Trader - Sandra's Signature Cakes
Williams Landing, VIC
03.2009 - Current
  • Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
  • Organized supplies to ensure efficient workflow during cake decorating process.
  • Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic effects on cakes.
  • Applied fondant to cakes with precision and accuracy.
  • Prepared buttercream icing for use in cake decoration projects.
  • Troubleshot any issues that arose during the cake decorating process.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate cake designs for their events.
  • Ensured all tools were sanitized prior to beginning each project.
  • Assembled multiple tiers of cakes with precision and stability.
  • Kept up with industry trends regarding new flavor combinations and design ideas.
  • Sculpted 3D figurines out of fondant for use on specialty cakes.
  • Cleaned work area after completing each project for sanitation purposes.

Senior CAD Designer – As Building

Wood
07.2011 - 06.2020
  • Provide drafting support to all projects
  • Work to CAD deliverables according to the project schedule and budget
  • Provide support within the As Building group
  • Prioritise workloads according to project requirements
  • Liaise with project management and personnel
  • Report workloads on week to week basis to aid As Building.

Settlements Officer

Manheim
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Generate invoices for fees due to sellers on a timely and accurate basis on SAP system
  • Liase with Business Services to ensure billing is completed accurately and in line with seller service agreements
  • Follow up on overdue accounts
  • Provide support and assistance to the settlements team as required
  • Complete Sales Cancellations
  • Answer customer queries
  • Complete payments on all accounts, within 24 hours.

Piping Designer

Worley Parsons
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Used computer software or manually produced designs, detailed drawings and documentation
  • Prepared working drawings showing plans, elevations, sections and materials, as well as piping layouts
  • Calculated the quantity of materials needed according to pipe specifications
  • Interpreted client briefs and prepared and developed sketch plans for client approval
  • Examined relevant pipe specifications in the course of undertaking project documentation
  • CAD detailing and design of piping layouts and other drawings to support engineering design
  • Analysed designers concepts, and prepared preliminary sketches
  • Produced tag numbering, drawing numbering, updated drawings, datasheets and databases
  • Ensured that drawings and design documentation standards were maintained and assisted with management of pipe configuration and associated engineering documentation
  • Produced Piping Isometric Drawings in PDMS for client issue
  • Produced Pipe Support Drawings in MDS Draft in conjunction with Piping Isometrics
  • Used PDMS, Microstation, Draft and AutoCAD, Backdrafting of various drawings
  • Re-drew manual sketches
  • Iso Control of Isometric Drawings produced by Piping Design team
  • Was responsible in Document Control for issuing all in house documentation, this included issuing isometrics, standards & procedures, or any other documentation that was required to go to the client or to site
  • Marking up P&ID’s for back drafting
  • Back drafting of P&ID’s marked up by Process Engineers
  • Manual sketches of piping layouts
  • Site Walks at Caltex Lyton Refinery, Brisbane
  • Inputs into Basis of Designs, Design Scopes and FEED Studies
  • Co-ordination of engineering documents internally and with clients
  • Reviewed and answered varied correspondence
  • Emailed and liaised with team members and management in interstate offices
  • Spoke to clients on regular basis
  • Attended meetings in the office and offsite locations
  • Ensured that project tasks were completed in accordance to budgetary requirements and time frames.

Graduate Piping Designer

Shedden Uhde
Melbourne, VIC
02.2001 - 09.2007
  • Developed piping design layouts, isometrics and related drawings for a variety of process systems.
  • Created 3D models using Autodesk Plant 3D software to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
  • Reviewed engineering documents such as P&IDs and equipment datasheets to verify technical requirements.
  • Participated in the development of construction packages including spool sheets, bill of materials and tie-in lists.
  • Analyzed existing piping systems for potential upgrades or modifications to meet new standards and regulations.
  • Coordinated with other disciplines such as structural, electrical and instrumentation on various projects.
  • Identified cost savings opportunities through efficient use of materials while maintaining quality standards.
  • Worked closely with vendors to obtain quotes for special items required by the project scope.
  • Conducted site visits to inspect existing conditions prior to designing new systems.
  • Attended weekly meetings with stakeholders from multiple departments within the company.
  • Generated reports summarizing progress on various projects as requested by management team.
  • Planned out tasks and duties ahead of time to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Retail

Target
Sunshine, VIC
06.1996 - 09.2001
  • Assisted customers with product selection, answered queries and provided advice.
  • Maintained stock levels by replenishing shelves, tidying displays and organizing merchandise.
  • Performed regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock control.
  • Provided customer service by attending to customer needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in setting up promotional displays, signage and window displays.
  • Restocked shelves with new merchandise when required.
  • Ensured cleanliness of the retail area including dusting surfaces.
  • Attended team meetings regularly for updates on new products, promotions or services offered by the store.

Education

Advanced Diploma Engineering Technology & Design

RMIT
Melbourne, VIC
06-2005

Building Design And Drafting

RMIT
Melbourne, VIC
12-2000

Victorian Certificate of Education

St Albans Secondary Colledge
St Albans
12-1998

Skills

  • Themed Cake Designs
  • Icings And Fondant
  • Decorating Skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to learn new procedures quickly
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to network with other organizations
  • Able to visualise ideas in three-dimensional form
  • Able to be accurate and neat in drawing work
  • Good concentration and attention to detail
  • Ability to keep thorough notes
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively and deal with clients
  • Ability to work with a diverse range of people
  • Ability to understand the needs and requirements of prospective clients
  • Ability to work in accordance to contractual obligations
  • Ability to comply with confidentiality requirements
  • Knowledge of privacy and compliance requirements
  • Experienced in writing complex documents and reports
  • Experienced in maintaining clients drawing and documentation files for unexpected audits
  • Ability to provide support and assistance to all levels of management
  • Possess good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point Ability to prepare agendas for meetings
  • Ability to set and take ownership of realistic targets for deliverables

Professional Highlights

  • 07/01/2011, 06/30/2020, Wood, Senior CAD Designer – As Building, Provide drafting support to all projects. Work to CAD deliverables according to the project schedule and budget. Provide support within the As Building group. Prioritise workloads according to project requirements. Liaise with project management and personnel. Report workloads on week to week basis to aid As Building.
  • 01/01/2009, 12/31/2011, Manheim, Settlements Officer, Generate invoices for fees due to sellers on a timely and accurate basis on SAP system. Liase with Business Services to ensure billing is completed accurately and in line with seller service agreements. Follow up on overdue accounts. Provide support and assistance to the settlements team as required. Complete Sales Cancellations. Answer customer queries. Complete payments on all accounts, within 24 hours.
  • 01/01/2007, 12/31/2009, Worley Parsons, Piping Designer, Jobs Worked on: Woodside Projects: Open Drains Upgrade Kenz Construction Crane Fuel Gas Project Pig Launcher Refurbishment Deluge Modifications Modules 5-8 Open Drains Fuel Gas
  • 01/01/2001, 12/31/2009, Shedden Uhde, Graduate Piping Designer, Jobs Worked on: HDS2 Shell Refinery Basell Bas Gas Document Control Bas Gas Onshore and Offshore Drafting Otway Gas Project Caltex - Lubricity Tank Design Site Work at Caltex Lytton Refinery Brisbane CSBP Nam Con Son Duties: Used computer software or manually produced designs, detailed drawings and documentation. Prepared working drawings showing plans, elevations, sections and materials, as well as piping layouts. Calculated the quantity of materials needed according to pipe specifications. Interpreted client briefs and prepared and developed sketch plans for client approval. Examined relevant pipe specifications in the course of undertaking project documentation. CAD detailing and design of piping layouts and other drawings to support engineering design. Analysed designers concepts, and prepared preliminary sketches. Produced tag numbering, drawing numbering, updated drawings, datasheets and databases. Ensured that drawings and design documentation standards were maintained and assisted with management of pipe configuration and associated engineering documentation. Produced Piping Isometric Drawings in PDMS for client issue. Produced Pipe Support Drawings in MDS Draft in conjunction with Piping Isometrics. Used PDMS, Microstation, Draft and AutoCAD, Backdrafting of various drawings. Re-drew manual sketches. Iso Control of Isometric Drawings produced by Piping Design team. Was responsible in Document Control for issuing all in house documentation, this included issuing isometrics, standards & procedures, or any other documentation that was required to go to the client or to site. Marking up P&ID’s for back drafting. Back drafting of P&ID’s marked up by Process Engineers. Manual sketches of piping layouts. Site Walks at Caltex Lyton Refinery, Brisbane. Inputs into Basis of Designs, Design Scopes and FEED Studies. Co-ordination of engineering documents internally and with clients. Reviewed and answered varied correspondence. Emailed and liaised with team members and management in interstate offices. Spoke to clients on regular basis. Attended meetings in the office and offsite locations. Ensured that project tasks were completed in accordance to budgetary requirements and time frames.

Timeline

Senior CAD Designer – As Building

Wood
07.2011 - 06.2020

Cake Decorator

Sole Trader - Sandra's Signature Cakes
03.2009 - Current

Settlements Officer

Manheim
01.2009 - 01.2011

Piping Designer

Worley Parsons
01.2007 - 01.2009

Graduate Piping Designer

Shedden Uhde
02.2001 - 09.2007

Retail

Target
06.1996 - 09.2001

Advanced Diploma Engineering Technology & Design

RMIT

Building Design And Drafting

RMIT

Victorian Certificate of Education

St Albans Secondary Colledge
Sandra Merlino