Thomas Cusack
Mount Saint Thomas
Summary
Driven professional with a diverse background spanning bartending at Cowra Bowling Club to farm management and high-end event catering. Excelled in customer relations and inventory management, enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency. Demonstrated adaptability and physical dexterity, achieving significant improvements in workplace productivity and customer satisfaction. Bachelor of Science graduate majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FMD Attendant
UOW Pulse
02.2024 - Current
- Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall service quality and client experience.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients through regular inspection.
Food and Beverage Attendant
UOW Pulse - Aspire Catering
08.2022 - Current
- Supported and assisted team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Helped chefs present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
- Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
Farm Hand
Paul Cusack
01.2017 - Current
- Inspected Irrigated fields for crop condition and disease
- Rotated Cattle between grazing areas to provide enough access to feed
- Inspected machinery, building, pens, yards, and fences for optimal efficiency and integrity
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using specific tools for optimal health of cattle
- Administered pest and weed control agents which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection and application methods
- Used tractors, trucks, trailers, and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of cattle, prioritising health and wellness
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks
- Maintained condition of up to 2 stock horses used to herd cattle
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock as directed by Paul
- Took care of all stock needs including grooming, feeding, castration, identification, vaccinations and de-worming
- Assisted in birth of new livestock including pulling calves
Bartender
Cowra Bowling Club
07.2020 - 11.2022
- Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
- Took customer's orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
- Received beverage orders nightly from customers and delivered beverages to customers while keeping up with bar orders.
- Poured and prepared mixed drinks for customers nightly
- Prepared mixes and stocked glassware, condiments, beer and paper products to facilitate efficient operation.
- Took beverage orders from customers and accepted payment in cash or processed credit card transactions to capture revenue.
- Maintained clean and sanitary bar by washing, wiping and sterilising counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
- Assisted co-worker in preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks based on ingredients provided.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing fruits.
- Conducted regular inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
Farm Labourer (Seasonal Work Only)
Bryant's Irrigation
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Shifted irrigation pipes to the required positions to enable even irrigation over a large area
- Explained and demonstrated working techniques, practices and safety measures for new workers
- Confident in the use of ATV's and motorbikes to increase overall efficiency of certain jobs and allowed faster travel to different paddocks located within the property
- Transported multiple irrigation pipes secured to a trailer, attached to the towball of the ATV, with precision and efficiency to different locations throughout the property to be placed in specific lines to provide irrigation to the selected pasture and to be shifted to different positions when required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW07.2024
Kinross Wolaroi
ORANGE: Yr11-Yr1210.2019
St Raphaels Catholic School
COWRA: Kindergaten-Yr 1012.2017
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Physical Dexterity
- All-weather worker
- Maintenance and repairs
- Gaming machine maintenance (RCG)
- Monitoring Alcohol Consumption (RSA)
- Bar Operations and Logistics (RSA)
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Competent skills in mathematics
- Adaptability
- Inventory management
- Set Up Procedures
- Food and Beverage Service
- High-End Event Experience
- Wine and Liquor Service
Certification
First Aid Certification (St Johns Ambulance Bathurst)
# Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
# Provide basic emergency life support
# Provide first aid
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Responsible Conduct of Gambling
Additional Information
Marc Eisenhauer - Manager of Cowra Bowling Club
Contact:
P: 02 63421279
M: 0413314881
Email: manager@cowrabowlingclub.com.au
Paul Dunwell - Events and Catering Operations Manager - Aspire Catering
Contact:
M: 0432920280
Email: pdunwell@uow.edu.au
Dylan Battacchio - Work Colleague UOW Pulse - Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Contact:
M: 0431911626
Timeline
FMD Attendant
UOW Pulse
02.2024 - Current
Food and Beverage Attendant
UOW Pulse - Aspire Catering
08.2022 - Current
Bartender
Cowra Bowling Club
07.2020 - 11.2022
Farm Labourer (Seasonal Work Only)
Bryant's Irrigation
01.2020 - 04.2020
Farm Hand
Paul Cusack
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
University of Wollongong
Kinross Wolaroi
St Raphaels Catholic School
First Aid Certification (St Johns Ambulance Bathurst)
# Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
# Provide basic emergency life support
# Provide first aid
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Responsible Conduct of Gambling
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