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I thought it might be cool to see the broad range of skills people on this board possess as well as how they put them to use. Besides just seeing the different people that make up the GFC family it might be a great chance to network - your next plumber/developer/hairdresser etc might be found right here!

I am often on the lookout for copywriters, graphic designers, web developers - although I do a lot of that myself, as well as promotional people. I have found useful or amazing people in all manner of places I least expected.

Job: Tour guide @ Aussie Brewery Tours. We take local and international tourists on day trips to Victoria's microbreweries.
Previous Jobs: Software support and development/Project Management.
Skills: IT skills - can fix almost anything! Programming/hardware/networking. Have a fair bit of knowledge now on running a small business and the tourism industry.
Hidden Skills: Half descent copywriter.
Advertising/website/contact:
 www.aussiebrewerytours.com.au

Again mods I am not to sure if this is against policy (advertising or some such) of the board. If it is, feel free to rip it down.

Cheers.
 
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Not a bad idea in the off season Scott.
I thought you worked at a bar?

And I need a bobcat driver / landscaper out Taylors Lakes way !! :)


I've done a fair bit.

Used to be an illustrator / draftsman in the Army
Then been through a myriad of stuff. Working in Sales for graphic design, working in sales in the Electrical Industry, running a vineyard in my own business, selling wine in my own business.

Now I run a manufacturing, wholesale, and export company in the electrical industry.

2012 will be big. We need to buy out a USA manufacturer in June, and need to set up manufacturing and sales presences in India and probably China.

If anyone wants to kick in 2-300k to help me get it done just let me know ;)
 
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i havent had any 'real' jobs yet...

i currently work two jobs, one teaching guitar at a primary school, the other is refilling charity gumball machines...

on top of this, i have been playing in an original band for a while. it earns a little, but there isnt much money in it, and the chances of making significant money are tiny.

im also studying law, and have two years to go. at first, i wanted to be a music industry lawyer, but now im not so sure.
 
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I work as a mortgage broker - not particularly exciting although I do enjoy the fact that you are constantly meeting new people and many are great people.

My eldest son is doing something far more interesting - finishing a film and TV degree. Has produced some outstanding pieces (yes I'm biased). I'm sure he'd be happy to assist with any small scale videos you may want to produce. Here's a YouTube clip of a music video he produced for a friend if you are interested in checking out the quality of his work - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSKM8VXQF8g
 

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I work as the Marketing Coordinator @ a leading Japanese Motorcycle, Power Equipment and Marine manufacturer based in Campbellfield VIC.

I have just recently started in this role, but basically I look after all the press ads, campaigns for the Parts division.

I am hoping to get some graphic design training/courses under my belt so I can begin to create more of the creative material in house rather than use an advertising agency.

Previously worked as a Parts Interpreter for 7 years.
 
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scottydeewah said:
I thought it might be cool to see the broad range of skills people on this board possess as well as how they put them to use. Besides just seeing the different people that make up the GFC family it might be a great chance to network - your next plumber/developer/hairdresser etc might be found right here!

I am often on the lookout for copywriters, graphic designers, web developers - although I do a lot of that myself, as well as promotional people. I have found useful or amazing people in all manner of places I least expected.

Job: Tour guide @ Aussie Brewery Tours. We take local and international tourists on day trips to Victoria's microbreweries.
Previous Jobs: Software support and development/Project Management.
Skills: IT skills - can fix almost anything! Programming/hardware/networking. Have a fair bit of knowledge now on running a small business and the tourism industry.
Hidden Skills: Half descent copywriter.
Advertising/website/contact:
www.aussiebrewerytours.com.au

Again mods I am not to sure if this is against policy (advertising or some such) of the board. If it is, feel free to rip it down.

Cheers.
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In a small way I assisted your current profession Scotty. I am a Town Planner on the Mornington Peninsula and issued the planning permit for the Mornington Peninsula Brewery. I have also known the owner, Matt, for quite a while now.
I now work at a private Planning Consultants on the Mornington Peninsula.
I'm afraid I may have also cost you some business because I take all my friends to the brewery's on the Peninsula when they are down here, thereby ruining any chance they'll use your tour company :o. Sorry
 
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I'm an apprentice plumber/waste water treatment operator at the local water corporation.
So I get to fix pipes and play with poo for a living :p
 
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Hi all i am a self employed Electrician living the dream on the Sunshine coast.

Any cats fans get the best deals :) So i can do anything from Solar, New homes

Air Cons u name it i will do it.

Love the freedom this job offers and the weather well what can i say i am in

heaven :)
 
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I'm just finishing off an Architecture degree, but am going to take up Winemaking as soon as I'm done.

Anyone need a young assistant winemaker/vineyard hand/winery hand?
 
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I just started my own marketing firm.

So I do SEO, Mobile Marketing, Social media,video production and consultancy for small business.

Can do web design too.

Discounts for Cats fans! hahaha
 
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Bck2BckCats said:
In a small way I assisted your current profession Scotty. I am a Town Planner on the Mornington Peninsula and issued the planning permit for the Mornington Peninsula Brewery. I have also known the owner, Matt, for quite a while now.
I now work at a private Planning Consultants (Nepean Planning Consultants) in Mornington.
I'm afraid I may have also cost you some business because I take all my friends to the brewery's on the Peninsula when they are down here, thereby ruining any chance they'll use your tour company :o. Sorry
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Hey! I just finished my bachelor in town planning!

Any chance you can get me a job? :thumbsu:

Throughout highschool and uni I worked in a restaurant as kitchenhand/front of house for 6 years, and also worked at a law firm for about 18 months as an office assistant. I am now in Berlin and living it up on a holiday :)
 
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Hey! I just finished my bachelor in town planning!

Any chance you can get me a job?
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- Ahh the thread is working!

Hey Bck2BckCats have you had any involvement in the Colonial Brewery going in down at Cape Schanck?

And if they love the breweries down there we also tour the Yarra Valley which is a great day out too! :D


I thought you worked at a bar?
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I have as well.
 

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I've been working as a Geologist for a few years in both WA and Tassie.
Currently I'm working at Beaconsfield gold mine in Tassie.
Finished Uni with degrees in both Earth Sciences and Computing (software/web engineering).
 
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marshhhhh said:
I'm an apprentice plumber/waste water treatment operator at the local water corporation.
So I get to fix pipes and play with poo for a living :p
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You could design Hawthorn jumpers on the job as well then. :p
 
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I'm a recruiter and work in defence, aero, auto and infrastructure industries.

Happy to help any Cats fans if I can! ;)
 
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AKONER said:
I work as the Marketing Coordinator @ a leading Japanese Motorcycle, Power Equipment and Marine manufacturer based in Campbellfield VIC.

I have just recently started in this role, but basically I look after all the press ads, campaigns for the Parts division.

I am hoping to get some graphic design training/courses under my belt so I can begin to create more of the creative material in house rather than use an advertising agency.

Previously worked as a Parts Interpreter for 7 years both in this industry as well as Automotive.
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Forgot to add - more than happy to help out any Cats fans that are interested in anything listed above!! :thumbsu:
 
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marshhhhh said:
I'm an apprentice plumber/waste water treatment operator at the local water corporation.
So I get to fix pipes and play with poo for a living :p
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I work in LA in the TV, Movie and live music / special event industry. Worked in Melbourne at a lighting company for 7 years and moved over here in 2000. Been here since. Speciality is Programming/Operating and Project Managing Lighting system installation and maintenence. Resume includes Grammys, Oscars, Emmys, American Idol, U2 360 Rose Bowl DVD, Lets Make a Deal...

and yes it is a real Grammy in the Pic from last year...

In essence, I get to work with some people id like to hit with pipes and are poo for a living!!!!! LOL ::p
 

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dazbroncos said:
I work in LA in the TV, Movie and live music / special event industry. Worked in Melbourne at a lighting company for 7 years and moved over here in 2000. Been here since. Speciality is Programming/Operating and Project Managing Lighting system installation and maintenence. Resume includes Grammys, Oscars, Emmys, American Idol, U2 360 Rose Bowl DVD, Lets Make a Deal...

and yes it is a real Grammy in the Pic from last year...

In essence, I get to work with some people id like to hit with pipes and are poo for a living!!!!! LOL ::p
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I think we all do don't we? :p
I know I sure do
 
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I'm a turf curator looking after a number of sports fields and cricket wickets. Also did a few years on a golf course.
Wouldn't getting a job on the ground staff at simmonds thats for sure work and watch the boys train that would be the life!!
 
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darren forssman said:
what is the ROI on said investment?
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We've only ever done it with one other person. So I'd need to revisit what the figures would equate to now.

But effectively the deal was, for every 50k, money back on a sliding scale over 18 months. i.e. 1k each month for first 6 months, then 2 k, then 4k.
And 1% of net sales (per 50k) for 3 years.

In effect you double your money.

It would be more now. The later into our development we do it there are obviously going to be more sales so therefor the ROI increases.

100-150k of the money we need is purely for stock (a bridging loan in effect) whilst we decommission the tooling, move it, set it up, calibrate it, and get parts tested by a lab. There's no risk there because the stock will move.
 
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scottydeewah said:
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Hey Bck2BckCats have you had any involvement in the Colonial Brewery going in down at Cape Schanck?
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They are not the same colonial from Margaret River?
My mate was head brewer there when they won their big awards and then he was poached to setup White Rabbit
 

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