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Stuart McColl

WANGARATTA,VIC

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record in small business operations and customer relations, honed across diverse roles from Mechanical Engineer at Holden to managing my own ventures in entertainment and aviation. Excelled in complex aircraft operation and relationship building, notably establishing seven entertainment centers. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, driving success in every endeavor.

Overview

1999
1999
years of professional experience

Work History

Airport Owner Manager

Mangalore Airport P/L

Building and Renovating

Self Employed

Warehouse and Storage Facilities Owner

Brisbane Warehouse Solutions

Nightclub Bar Management

Owner Operator

Road Transport

Self Employed

Farmer

Self Employed
01.1997 - 01.1999

Purchased 12000 acre property and ran farming operations including cropping, harvesting, bulk transport and livestock.

Entertainment Centres Director

Self Employed, Owner Operated
01.1989 - 01.1997

Established and oversaw operations for indoor entertainment facilities featuring go-karts, laser tag, and snack bars.

I successfully started seven centers in three states, including council planning approval, facility design and construction, and management systems design and operation.

Staff recruitment, training, and management.

Center management.

V8 Supercar Race Team Manager

Team Owner
01.1990 - 01.1995

Assembled V8 Supercar race team.

I managed all aspects including staff recruitment and training, mechanical maintenance, logistics and race driver.

Plant Hire and Repair

Self Employed Owner
01.1986 - 01.1989

Added plant and machinery hire and maintenance to my service station operation.

Managed all aspects including sourcing, maintenance.

Handled multiple heavy machines efficiently and safely.

Tip trucks

Bobcat

Grader

Excavators

Service Station Owner Operator

Self Employed, Owner
01.1984 - 01.1989

Owner Operator of Service station including fuel sales, mechanical repairs, spare parts stocking and sales, tyre ordering and fitting.

Oversaw all aspects of financial operations.

Farm Hand

J&F Duggan
01.1982 - 01.1984

Performed diverse tasks including machinery operation, repairs, and upkeep.

Handled product transportation in trucks and semi-trailers.

Mechanical Engineer

Holden
01.1979 - 01.1982

Experimental design of new model Holdens including Engine design and development, testing and monitoring.

Was promoted to leading hand of Holden engine development section.

Motor Mechanic

Bayside Holden
01.1975 - 01.1979
  • Apprentice Mechanic performed routine maintenance services, optimizing vehicle longevity and functionality for customers.

Education

Years 6 To 11 High School -

Aspendale Technical School
Melbourne, VIC

Automotive Engineering - Automotive Design, Engineering And Construction

Richmond Tafe College
Richmond, VIC
01.1978

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Crew resource management
  • Weather analysis and interpretation
  • Pre-flight checks
  • Documentation skills
  • Multi-engine aircraft operation
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • Flight planning
  • Aviation regulations compliance
  • Complex aircraft operation
  • Instrument flight rules
  • Visual flight rules
  • Autopilot system usage
  • Aircraft piloting
  • Simulator training
  • Jet aircraft operation
  • Emergency procedures management
  • Navigation
  • Airport operations and ramp safety
  • Human factors and physiology
  • High performance aircraft operation
  • Helicopter operation
  • Air traffic control communication

Timeline

Farmer

Self Employed
01.1997 - 01.1999

V8 Supercar Race Team Manager

Team Owner
01.1990 - 01.1995

Entertainment Centres Director

Self Employed, Owner Operated
01.1989 - 01.1997

Plant Hire and Repair

Self Employed Owner
01.1986 - 01.1989

Service Station Owner Operator

Self Employed, Owner
01.1984 - 01.1989

Farm Hand

J&F Duggan
01.1982 - 01.1984

Mechanical Engineer

Holden
01.1979 - 01.1982

Motor Mechanic

Bayside Holden
01.1975 - 01.1979

Airport Owner Manager

Mangalore Airport P/L

Building and Renovating

Self Employed

Warehouse and Storage Facilities Owner

Brisbane Warehouse Solutions

Nightclub Bar Management

Owner Operator

Road Transport

Self Employed

Years 6 To 11 High School -

Aspendale Technical School

Automotive Engineering - Automotive Design, Engineering And Construction

Richmond Tafe College
Stuart McColl