Ethan Isaac McDonald
Newport
Summary
Offering solid foundation in plumbing principles with hands-on training. Knowledgeable about basic installation, maintenance, and repair techniques. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Ready to use and develop technical, organisational, and customer service skills in an apprentice role, work experience or as an employee.
Energetic problem-solver with strong mechanical aptitude and excellent communication skills, capable of learning quickly and adapting to various tasks. Demonstrates teamwork attention to detail, ensuring high-quality work in all projects. Committed to contributing to success and safety of plumbing installations and maintenance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Front of house staff
The Hungry Horse
2025.12 - Current
- Prepare and present drinks for customers to a high quality
- Maintain a high cleanliness standard of the venue at all times
- Greeting customers
- Serving food to customers
- Working in a changing environment
- Providing service for parties, events, and day to day people.
- Adhering to health and safety
- Bartending
- Glass collecting
- Changing barrels when empty
- Restocking the venue
- Full bar and venue clean at closing time.
- Complied with health regulations at all times, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Handled cash transactions, ensuring accurate bill payments.
Bartender
The Bottle Of Sauce
2025.07 - 2025.08
- Glass collecting
- Bartending
- Barrel changing
- Working in fast paced and high pressure environments
- Changing soda streams
- Adhering to health and safety
- Maintaining a high cleanliness of the venue
- Restocking
- Providing services for large bookings, parties, and events.
- Full bar and venue clean at closing time.
- Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
- here is where I completed a lot of my learning behind the bar.
Hospitality
The Legacy/Vibez Superclub
Newport
2023.11 - 2025.01
- Glass collecting
- Bartending
- Maintaining a high cleanliness standard
- Full venue clean at end of the night
- Adhering to health and safety
- Can work in fast paced and crowded environments.
- Upheld company standards through consistent adherence to policies and procedures.
- Offered assistance to bar staff during peak hours to maintain smooth operation.
Sales assistant
2023.08 - 2023.11
- Lift heavy machines such as dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers etc
- Helping customers and advising them on the different models and types.
- Cleaning/ fixing refurbished machines.
Education
Level 2 progression - plumbing and heating
Coleg Gwent
2025.09 -
Level 2 foundation - Plumbing
Coleg Gwent
Newport 2024.09 - 2025.07
Level 2 Foundation - Electrical Installations
Coleg Gwent
Newport 2024.09 - 2025.07
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GCSEs -
St Joseph’s RC high school
2018.09 - 2023.07
Skills
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Organisation
- Positive mindset
- Food service operations
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals
- Patience and tolerance
- POS systems operation
References
Available upon request.
Interests/Hobbies
football, learning, reading, exercise
Timeline
Front of house staff
The Hungry Horse
2025.12 - Current
Level 2 progression - plumbing and heating
Coleg Gwent
2025.09 -
Bartender
The Bottle Of Sauce
2025.07 - 2025.08
Level 2 foundation - Plumbing
Coleg Gwent
2024.09 - 2025.07
Level 2 Foundation - Electrical Installations
Coleg Gwent
2024.09 - 2025.07
Hospitality
The Legacy/Vibez Superclub
2023.11 - 2025.01
Sales assistant
2023.08 - 2023.11
GCSEs -
St Joseph’s RC high school
2018.09 - 2023.07
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