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.