PERSONAL

Address :	33 Cruickshank St., Bellbird, NSW, 2325, Australia
Phone / Fax:	(02) 4990 5739
Mobile:	0422 178 308
E-Mail:	pam@tucanlive.com
Birth:	Friday, 9th September, 1955 - Cessnock, NSW, Australia
Other :	Female, Married, 1A Driver’s Licence, Own Motor Vehicle

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OVERVIEW

I have been in the hospitality industry since leaving school in 1972. From a beginning at a Cessnock cafe I moved through kitchen hand, bar, DJ and entertainment manager at some of Newcastle's leading nightclubs and restaurants to becoming chef and manager at a couple of London's most popular eateries.

Along the way I have indulged my other passions - singing and wine appreciation - often in part-time employment.

On returning from London in 1991 I concentrated on wine knowledge and working the vineyards near my native Bellbird. Along with performing musically with my husband Les in "Tucan" duo, this has been my main occupation since.

I am self motivated while still being a good team worker and have often been appointed team leader. I feel confident that I would be of particular value to the operation of any firm operating in the food and/or wine industries and the hospitality industry in general.

I have managed our small musical business for the past 15 years.

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1.	2002	Food Handling & Hygiene (THHGHS01A)
2.	2002	Responsible Service of Alcohol (Statement of Attainment), Northumberland Network, Cessnock, NSW, 2325
3.	2001	Crowd Management & Passenger Safety (Cert. Of Proficiency - SOLAS), mvR3
4.	1994	Craft Certificate - Commercial Cookery, Work Practices, Hunter Institute of Technology, Hamilton, NSW.
5.	1994	Statement of Attainment - Computers: A First Course, Hunter Institute of Technology, Cessnock, NSW.
6.	1993	Small Business Records, Hunter Institute of Technology, Newcastle, NSW.
7.	1993	Business Catering Operations Certificate (with Distinction), Hunter Institute of Technology, Hamilton, NSW.
8.	1993	Vigneron Certificate - Winery Cellar Operations, Hunter Institute of Technology, Kurri Kurri, NSW.
9.	1972	Year 9, Cessnock High School, Aberdare Rd., Cessnock, NSW.

¯ NB - I have travelled widely and gained a superior range of skills from hands on experience in a variety of situations.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1. Public Event Group
   
Period: February 28th to 10th March 2004.
Job Title: Event Caterer
Duties: Cater meals for event management, construction and technical staff - pre & post John Farnham Concert - Tempus 2 Winery, McDonald's Rd., Pokolbin.
2. Binnorie Dairy

Period: Part-Time January 2004 - Current.
Job Title: Cheesemakers Assistant
Duties: Assist the Cheesemaker in all dairy production processes and packaging. Customer service (POS).
3. Princess Cruises

Period: Contract August 2003 - January 2004.
Job Title: Musician / Entertainer - Tahitian / Star Princess
Duties: As a crewmember on a Cruise Ship, perform musical entertainment and safety duties.
4. Princess / P&O Cruises

Period: Contract November 2002 - June 2003.
Job Title: Musician / Entertainer - Pacific Princess
Duties: As a crewmember on a Cruise Ship, perform musical entertainment and safety duties.
5. Arrowfield Wine Centre

Period: April 2002 - November 2002.
Job Title: Casual sales assistant - wine.
Duties: Wine sales, marketing and tastings to tour groups.
6. Renaissance Cruises, SC, USA

Period: Contract - March - September 2001.
Job Title: Member of the R3 Musical Duo.
Duties: Provide live musical entertainment up to 42 hours per week on board the R3 cruise ship. Participate in ship’s safety duties, training and drills as instructed.
7. C.F Sharp & Co., Singapore

Period: Several contracts between December 1997 and November 2000.
Job Title: Musician.
Duties: As a member of a musical duo, provide live musical entertainment up to 35 hours per week on board the "Tss Fair Princess" cruise ship. Participate in ship’s safety duties, training and drills as instructed.
8. Lindemans Wines, McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, 2320

Period: 1996 - 1998 (Part Time)
Position : Cellar Door Salesperson.
Duties : Wine sales, marketing and tastings to tour groups.
9. Pokolbin Estate Vineyard., McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, 2320

Period: 1996 (Casual)
Position : Cellar Door Salesperson.
Duties : Wine sales, marketing and tastings to tour groups.
10. Oakvale Wines, Broke Rd., Pokolbin, NSW, 2320

Period: 1993 – 1995
Position : Cellar Door Salesperson.
Duties : Part-time winery management, wine and book sales, wine bottling.
11. Sticky Fingers Café, Troy Court Gardens, Kensington, London SW5

Period: 1990 - 1991
Position : Chef.
Duties : Food preparation & service of all menu items, ordering of stock and staff supervision.
12. Break For The Border Café, Golders Green Rd., London NW4

Period: 1989 - 1990
Position : Day Manager.
Duties : Management and supervision of restaurant & kitchen 5.5 days per week.
13. Break For The Border Café, Wembley Arena, London NW8

Period: 1988 - 1989
Position : Head Chef.
Duties : Preparation & cooking to order of various food items for sale in a dine in & take away situation. Ordering of all stock and management of kitchen staff.
14. Break For The Border Café, Goslett Yard, London W1

Period: 1987 - 1988
Position : Grill Chef.
Duties : Food preparation in the "Tex-Mex" barbecue style. The char grilling of beef, chicken, fish & various deep fried products in one of London's busiest theme restaurants.
15. Frohwein's Kosher Delicatessen, Finchley High Rd., London NW9

Period: 1987
Position : Poulterer.
Duties : Preparation, to kosher standards, of poultry for sale.
16. Self

Period: 1985 - Current (Part-time)
Position : Vocalist/Compere/Musician/Business Manager.
Duties : Provision of musical entertainment to various venues locally, nationally and internationally. Small business management.
17. Swiss Stable Restaurant, Nadic Arcade, Hunter St., Newcastle, NSW, 2300.

Period: 1980 - 1981
Position : Chef's Assistant.
Duties : Preparation of salads & cooking of vegetables. Preparation and cooking of entrees, soups & sauces. Assistance with preparation of sauces, soups and main meals. Preparation & service of desserts.
18. Ambassador Night Club, 800 Hunter St., Newcastle, NSW, 2300.

Period: 1978 - 1981
Position : Entertainment Manager.
Duties : Organisation and supervision of local, national & international live musical entertainment, disc jockey and auxiliary bar duties.
19. Keatons Theatre Restaurant, Hunter St., Newcastle, NSW, 2300.

Period: 1976
Position : Kitchen Hand.
Duties : Kitchen maintenance, preparation & cooking of vegetables & soup. Service of desserts.
20. Oasis Café, Vincent St., Cessnock, NSW, 2325.

Period: 1972
Position : Cook/Waitress.
Duties : Preparation, storage & sale of fresh sandwiches & salads. Deep frying of seafood, chips, etc. Grilling of hamburgers, steak sandwiches, etc., for sale in a seated or take away situation.