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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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references
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Sean Hudson

Rockhampton,QLD

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and inventory management at Emerald Hotel. Proven ability to enhance sales through effective product knowledge and visual merchandising. Skilled in welding techniques and team collaboration, consistently achieving operational excellence and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bottle Shop Attendant

emerald hotel
Emerald, Qld
07.1995 - 11.2025
  • Restocked shelves with returned items after inspecting them for damage or expiration dates.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store shelves, displays, and checkout areas.
  • Verified customer identification to ensure compliance with legal age requirements for purchasing alcohol.
  • Ordered additional supplies when needed to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Received deliveries from vendors and verified accuracy of order against invoice.
  • Ensured proper security measures were taken when handling cash transactions.
  • Operated cash register accurately to process customer payments.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss new initiatives or strategies.
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance with product selection.
  • Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally while providing accurate information about products, services, prices, promotions.

Welder /Metal Fabricator

sub-contractor
Rockhampton And Surrounds, QLD
01.2011 - 06.2025
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

Bottle Shop Attendant

P.A. liquor barn
Rockhampton, QLD
03.2011 - 11.2011
  • Restocked shelves with returned items after inspecting them for damage or expiration dates.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Stocked shelves with new inventory and rotated existing stock to ensure freshness.
  • Ordered additional supplies when needed to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to established guidelines.
  • Ensured proper security measures were taken when handling cash transactions.
  • Operated cash register accurately to process customer payments.
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance with product selection.

Grain Sampler /Weighbridge Operator

Grainco
Emerald, Qld
02.1996 - 11.1996
  • Trained staff on safe sampling practices and operating procedures.
  • Collected samples from bins, trucks, railcars, or ships.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of storage facilities to ensure proper temperature controls.
  • Compiled data from multiple sources into concise reports for management review.
  • Performed laboratory tests on grain samples to measure protein levels and other characteristics.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving grain spills or contamination.
  • Weighed and measured samples to determine moisture content.
  • Reported findings to management in a timely manner.
  • Cleaned and maintained grain sampling equipment.

Panel Operator /Boiler Attendant

Primestock feeds ( now Blue Ribbon )
Rockhampton, QLD
03.1993 - 11.1995
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify malfunctions and ensure optimal functionality.
  • Responded promptly to alarms and emergencies to minimize production disruptions.
  • Assisted in training new operators on panel operation techniques to enhance team competency.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize overall plant efficiency.
  • Maintained compliance with safety regulations by reviewing operating logs and records.
  • Executed daily maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, and piping systems to uphold performance standards.
  • Communicated operational issues effectively with co-workers to promote teamwork and resolve concerns.
  • Verified product quality specifications to ensure adherence to established standards.

Welder

Nu Steel Homes
Campbelltown
01.1989 - 02.1991
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rockhampton High School
Rockhampton, QLD
12-1984

High School Diploma -

Rockhampton Grammar School
Rockhampton, QLD
12-1982

GED -

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Cash handling
  • Welding techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Metal fabrication

Certification

  • Licensed to operate
  • Qld Drivers Licence
  • Forklift Ticket ( Mine site )
  • Certificate II Engineering
  • Cert III in Fitness
  • Cert II Dairy Herd management

Affiliations

Student Pilot

Gardening

Grandfather to 9 under 10s

listening to music

crossword puzzles

references

  • Ms Ruth Edwards 0402302891 ( Customer / Friend )
  • Mr Jacob Calrow 0484923718 ( Customer )
  • Mr Steven Pont 0435013569
  • Ms Maddonna Main 0413406049

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bottle Shop Attendant

P.A. liquor barn
03.2011 - 11.2011

Welder /Metal Fabricator

sub-contractor
01.2011 - 06.2025

Grain Sampler /Weighbridge Operator

Grainco
02.1996 - 11.1996

Bottle Shop Attendant

emerald hotel
07.1995 - 11.2025

Panel Operator /Boiler Attendant

Primestock feeds ( now Blue Ribbon )
03.1993 - 11.1995

Welder

Nu Steel Homes
01.1989 - 02.1991

High School Diploma -

Rockhampton High School

High School Diploma -

Rockhampton Grammar School

GED -

University of Southern Queensland

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