Craig Donaldson
Gorebridge,Midlothian
Summary
Detail-orientated and self-motivated individual with keen multitasking abilities. Confident in working independently, using initiative to complete tasks quickly, efficiently and with high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE / DRIVER
Newwave
Edinburgh, Midlothian
04.2016 - Current
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
Brewery Assistant
Cross Borders Brewing
Eskbank, Midlothian
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Wort Production - Assisted Head Brewer during mashing process - lautering and sparging, handling transfer from kettle to fermentation vessel (FV), pitching yeast, transferring from FV to conditioning vessel.
- CIP of all equipment on brewing platform.
- Packaging - handled filling of all casks / kegs (canning outsourced). Bottled limited release batches.
- Maintained clean, organised workspaces to facilitate efficient workflow.
- Collected samples for quality analysis.
- Cleaned vats and processing equipment between batches to maintain optimum safety levels.
Duty Manager
Signature Pubs (Multiple Outlets)
Edinburgh
09.2007 - 03.2016
- Guaranteed proper cash management, sales measurement and cash-up processes for operational standards.
- Oversaw line cleaning and cellar management.
- Led team to deliver outstanding customer service.
- HR responsibilities including training and development of staff.
Education
Professional Qualification - Brewing
Brewlab Start-Up Brewing Course
Sunderland 01.2023 - 01.2023
Civil Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 09.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
- Warehouse Management - effective at implementing systems
- Effective problem-solving skills - finding solutions quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Highly versatile and able to complete work to deadline - experience of working in a small-knit team
- Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and strong communication skills - gained from years working in hospitality industry
References
- Chris Maier - Newwave Tel: 07787429173
- Jonathan Wilson - Head Brewer, Cross Borders Brewing Tel: 07917726985
Timeline
Professional Qualification - Brewing
Brewlab Start-Up Brewing Course
01.2023 - 01.2023
Brewery Assistant
Cross Borders Brewing
10.2021 - 10.2022
WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE / DRIVER
Newwave
04.2016 - Current
Duty Manager
Signature Pubs (Multiple Outlets)
09.2007 - 03.2016
Civil Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
09.2004 - 05.2007
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