Experience

Aveling

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TAE40116 Cert IV in Training & Assessment

  • 2022 - Present

  I am currently in the process of completing my Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Design, Develop & Plan TAEDES401 and TAEDES402 (Completed) LLN (completed) Trainer Course (in progress) I am currently in the process of completing my Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Design, Develop & Plan TAEDES401 and TAEDES402 (Completed) LLN (completed) Trainer Course (in progress)



mycar

• Australia
• Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Workshop Controller

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  The Workshop Controller role is an integral part of the workshop. I am responsible for allocating jobs and managing the workflow to maximize productivity, I provide technical training including diagnostic processes and repair methods and assistance to all team members. I am part of a very progressive company that continues to seek improvement in all areas of the Automotive Industry, giving excellent services to customers and fantastic working conditions to staff. A company that strives to be #1 in Australia, an industry leader that is customer focused with care beyond the car. Show less



YouTube

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Content Creator On YouTube

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  As of July 2023 my channel has 100,000 plus subscribers with over 40 million channel views. My reach since Jan 2018 to present is 282 million plus Impressions on YouTube. A total of 1.5 million watch time (hours) http://www.youtube.com/c/GerardBurkeBurkesGarage I have an automotive based channel, this channel is designed to help out and inform people to understand their vehicles better, which in turn instills a greater understanding of what it takes to fix certain problems. From small tasks like changing a bulb and service indicator resetting to troubleshooting diagnostics, turbo rebuilds, product reviews and everything in between, my passion for the automotive industry makes me want to share and create content. Show less



WorldSkills Australia

• Australia
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Automotive WorldSkills Judge

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

  I judged at World Skills 2022 - VETiS Competition (2 day event) I judged at World Skills 2022 - VETiS Competition (2 day event)



Burke's Garage

• Kilmaine, Co Mayo, Ireland

• Manager

  • May 2016 - Feb 2019

  I am responsible for maximizing the efficiency, revenue and productivity of the garage and achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction. I collaborate with colleagues in diagnosis, parts and repair to improve the overall performance and profitability of the business. I am solely responsible for the marketing & sales growth of the business, providing a yes we can attitude to all areas of our business has allowed a very positive growth in social media platforms showing continued growth in analytics & reach. 2017 was an increase of 50% in sales and revenue on previous 5 years, 2018 was a record sales year for Burke's Garage Kilmaine. Show less



Kmart Tyre and Auto Services

• Manager

  • Mar 2016 - May 2016

  I was responsible for the customer and employee experience within this store, and for ensuring that the Kmart Tyre & Auto Service business strategy and initiatives were effectively implemented. As I had been Assistant Manager for years previous to this I had built long term trusting customer relationships by providing honest advice and ensuring the delivery of high quality work. I was also responsible for the financial and operational performance of the store within the business guidelines. Our store continually met & exceeded it's targets whilst reporting very high customer satisfaction in monthly surveys. Our store was extremely busy through loyal customer retention and having a yes we can attitude to work. We turned over in excess of 1 million dollars each year. Show less

• Worshop Controller

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  This role required me to be responsible to undertake efficient high quality mechanical work and ensure that the highest standard of quality workmanship was being produced by the store, through effective supervision and training of all team members.



Government Of Western Australia - Department Of Transport

• Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Authorised Vehicle Examiner (AVE)

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Government Of Western Australia - Department Of Transport Authorisation To Examine And Test Vehicles - I was authorised to inspect the following vehicles: a) vehicles issued with a defect notice (work order) b) new vehicles not previously licensed c) vehicles imported from other Australian states d) vehicles that have had their WA licence lapse e) modified vehicles f) vehicles requiring minor correction of their licence details g) vehicles that have been repaired and inspected by an approved written-off vehicle AIS after being registered on the written-off vehicle register h) vehicles require re-examining after failing any of the above inspections i) vehicles that require an annual inspection e.g Taxi, Small Charter Vehicle, Omnibus, Driving School Vehicle Show less



Kmart Tyre & Auto Services

• Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Assistant Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2015

  I assisted the Store Manager by supporting the Kmart Tyre & Auto Service business strategy and ensuring initiatives are effectively implemented. As Assistant Manager I was responsible for contributing to the financial and operational performance of the store. I assumed all responsibilities in the manager’s absence. I also undertook the role of Workshop Controller during this time. I assisted the Store Manager by supporting the Kmart Tyre & Auto Service business strategy and ensuring initiatives are effectively implemented. As Assistant Manager I was responsible for contributing to the financial and operational performance of the store. I assumed all responsibilities in the manager’s absence. I also undertook the role of Workshop Controller during this time.



Burke's Garage

• Kilmaine, Co.Mayo, Ireland

• Workshop Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2012

  I worked in all areas of the business during this time period, I was responsible for estimates, ordering & sourcing parts, all repairs in the workshop including bodywork, time management, opening & closing, customer service, health & safety, fire plans, car sales, dealing with fleet companies and dealerships that used our business. I worked in all areas of the business during this time period, I was responsible for estimates, ordering & sourcing parts, all repairs in the workshop including bodywork, time management, opening & closing, customer service, health & safety, fire plans, car sales, dealing with fleet companies and dealerships that used our business.



Burke's Garage

• Kilmaine, Co Mayo, Ireland

• Apprentice Motor Mechanic

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2008

  I became a Fetac certified Motor Mechanic in 2008, I continued to work in the business after completion of my apprenticeship. I became a Fetac certified Motor Mechanic in 2008, I continued to work in the business after completion of my apprenticeship.