Darren Snowden's Resume

 

Pakenham Upper, Victoria 3810 Australia

Overview

 

I completed Year 12 HSC in 1989, from there I went on to complete my Certificate in Cookery in 1993.

During my Chef apprentiship I worked in two different restuarants.  This gave me a great experience during my four years of training.  Once completed I decied to travel so I found myself working in Kakadu National Park in the Northen Territory.  I stayed there for one year gaining much experience and growth.

After Kakadu I had found myself not wanting to chef anymore.  So I tried my hand at several different jobs including Armaguard, from there I went and worked in several foundries, learning about the foundry industry. This experience then lead me to my job as Warehouse Manager for a business that supplies foundry products to foundries across Australia.

I am now looking for a new career path.  I wish to use the knowledge that I have to gain meaningful employment so I can become a more informed person.

 

Career History

Dec 2009 - Present

Company name:Australian Seed & Turf Farm
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Industry:Trades & Services
    
Job Title:Turf Labourer
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Detailed Description:*Maintenance of Turf,
*Harvesting of Turf,
*Irrigation Set-up,
*Deliveries,
*Poisoning of weeds,
*Yard Maintenance,
*Machinary Maintenance

Jun 1998 - Sep 2009

Company name:Dynaref Products
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Industry:Manufacturing & Industrial
    
Job Title:Warehouse Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:Stock Control,
Shipping Imports,
Deliveries,
Sales,
Customer Liasion,
Document Control,
Office Duties,
Data Entry,
Microsoft Office,
Filing

Apr 1998 - Jun 1998

Company name:Intercast & Forge (formally BTR Engineering)
Location:South Australia, Australia
    
Job Title:Furnaceman for Induction Furnace
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Detailed Description:*Furnance Operator for Iron Foundry
*Labatory Assistant for testing of Iron samples
*Labouring - including grinding and checking for quality control

Jan 1998 - Apr 1998

Company name:Australian Die-Casting Foundry
Location:South Australia, Australia
Industry:Manufacturing & Industrial
    
Job Title:Die-Casting Operator
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Detailed Description:*High pressure Alluminum Die-Casting
*Casting alluminum parts

Sep 1996 - Nov 1997

Company name:Intercast & Forge
Location:South Asutralia, Australia
    
Job Title:Furnaceman
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:Iron Foundry worker

Feb 1995 - Sep 1996

Company name:Armaguard
Location:Melbourne, Australia
    
Job Title:Armed Guard
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Detailed Description:Collection and Delivery of cash and payroll

Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

Company name:Kakadu Frontier Holiday Village
Location:Northern Territory, Australia
Industry:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
    
Job Title:2nd Chef
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:*Food preparation and cooking for guests and staff

Jun 1992 - Dec 1993

Company name:Fiddlers Green
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Industry:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
    
Job Title:Apprentice Chef
Job Type:Full-Time

Mar 1990 - Jun 1992

Company name:Pancakes on the Mountain
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Industry:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
    
Job Title:Apprentice Chef
Job Type:Full-Time

Education & Training

Feb 1990 - Dec 1993

Institution:Dandenong TAFE
Institution Type:TAFE
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Course Name:Cerificate in Cookery

Feb 1984 - Dec 1989

Institution:St Jospehs College
Institution Type:High School
Location:Melbourne, Australia
Course Name:HSC

Skills

Business Skills

  • Customer Relations (Advanced - >5 years experience)
  • Inventory Management / Stock Control (Advanced - >5 years experience)

Product Skills

  • Load and Delivery Management (Advanced - >5 years experience)
  • Shipping (Advanced - >5 years experience)

Licenses & Certifications

Elevated Worker Platform License

Forklift License

Visa Information

Australia

Visa Type:Citizen

Interests

Maryknoll Tennis Club Member, Football Coach for St James School Nar Nar Goon, Football Coach for Nar Nar Goon Auskick, Playing Member of Gembrook Football Club, Member of Warragul Cycling Club.

Personal Information

Job Seeking Status:Seriously Looking
I am on a notice period (days):  0
I am available from:6th April 2010
Would you relocate for a job?No
Gender:Male
Marital Status:Married
Do I have a drivers license?Yes

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