James Mcauley
Wexford,Ireland
Summary
Certified with TIG, MMA, and MIG welding. Proficient in the use of power tools and measuring instruments, ensuring precise and safe operations. Demonstrates strong decision-making. Committed to maintaining high safety standards through protective equipment usage and safe lifting practices. Career goals include advancing technical skills in welding and fabrication to contribute effectively to industry innovations.
Strengths in reading and interpreting blue prints and following specifications. Dependable to complete tasks independently or with team. Proven success to complete multiple projects complying with quality standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Duty Manager
Maldron Hotel
Wexford
2023.03 - 2025.05
- Assist GM in evaluating and enhancing processes and policies.
- Monitor revenue and cash flow, providing regular reports.
- Enforce company policies to maintain compliance.
- Train new employees to ensure effective onboarding.
- Address employee complaints and performance issues promptly.
- Conduct regular check-ins with employees to assess satisfaction.
- Schedule shifts to optimise workforce management.
- Support management in developing the department budget.
- Resolve customer issues and complaints efficiently.
- Coordinate maintenance and cleaning schedules for facilities.
- Meet with upper management regularly to discuss company matters.
- Oversee facility security to ensure a safe environment.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt problem resolution.
Welder fabricator
Keltech
Waterford
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Fabricated large steel tanks for screening and crushing machines.
- Ensured safety regulations were adhered to for a safe working environment.
- Utilised hand tools efficiently to support fabrication processes.
- Constructed metal components by interpreting detailed blueprints.
- Mainly MIG welding
Porter, Wine Waiter, Head Bar Man
Kelly’s Hotel Resort and Spa, Rosslare Strand
2017.02 - 2019.12
- Welcoming customers, making recommendations, and taking food and drink orders.
- Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages.
- Ensuring the bar is adequately stocked at all times.
- Maintaining a clean working environment by getting rid of rubbish, cleaning tables, and washing utensils, glasses, and other equipment.
- Checking ID to ensure customers are of legal age.
- Handling cash and card transactions.
- Planning drinks menus and informing customers about specials.
Porter Day & Night/Barman/Waiter/Banquet
The Talbot Hotel, Wexford Town
2012.01 - 2016.12
- Relevant duties and responsibilities mentioned above
- Ensure good communication with all departments throughout the hotel.
- Handle, follow up and communicate any comments or complaints.
- Ensure that all tasks are completed on each shift and that a full and thorough handover takes place at the end of the shift.
- Ensure all access to the hotel is secure as required by hotel policy and procedure.
- Serve guests at the resident night bar.
- Check guests in and out.
Education
CAD level 2 - CAD
WWETB
New Ross, County Wexford 2021.09 - 2022.01
Certificate MIG, ARC & TIG - Welding/fabrication
WWETB
Waterford 2022.05 - 2023.01
Welding certs MIG, ARC & TIG (stainless and Alumin - Welding
KCETB
Carlow, County Carlow 2025.08 - 2026.02
Skills
- Basic accountancy
- Decision-Making
- Loss prevention techniques
- Focused hand-eye coordination
- Protective equipment usage
- Oxy-Acetylene cutting experience
- Use of measuring instruments
- Equipment maintenance understanding
- Safe lifting technique practice
- Use of power tools
- TIG Welding
- MMA welding
- MIG Welding
References
- Anne O'Brien, GM, Maldron Hotel Co. Wexford
More references available upon request.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Supervisory Management for new Supervisors
- Karen Healy, Dublin
- Modules
- Leadership, Communication, and Change Management
- Human Resources
- Time Management
- Train the Trainer
- Stress Management and Emotional Intelligence
- Coaching Skills and Team Development
Interests and Hobbies
Music, Gym, Composing, Spending time with family, Seeing friends, Nature
Timeline
Welding certs MIG, ARC & TIG (stainless and Alumin - Welding
KCETB
2025.08 - 2026.02
Duty Manager
Maldron Hotel
2023.03 - 2025.05
Certificate MIG, ARC & TIG - Welding/fabrication
WWETB
2022.05 - 2023.01
CAD level 2 - CAD
WWETB
2021.09 - 2022.01
Welder fabricator
Keltech
2021.08 - 2022.05
Porter, Wine Waiter, Head Bar Man
Kelly’s Hotel Resort and Spa, Rosslare Strand
2017.02 - 2019.12
Porter Day & Night/Barman/Waiter/Banquet
The Talbot Hotel, Wexford Town
2012.01 - 2016.12