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Ben Black

Ben Black

Summary

Passionate individual with experience in the human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from different backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Journalist

VAFA
02.2023 - Current
  • Wrote an online sports column
  • Researched and gathered information to develop an accurate story.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Developed relationships with coaches and players to gain additional insight.


Farm Hand Assistant

Corowa Seeds
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct sheds.
  • Watched animals for changes in behaviour or demeanour.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to fix
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.




Youth Council Member

Federation Council
05.2020 - 01.2023
  • Demonstrated positive influence to youth by acting appropriately, being respectful to others by actively listening.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth community members
  • Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for youth in the council area.
  • Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community businesses.


High School Scripture Teacher

Scripture Union Australia
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • provided positive and pleasant classroom culture whilst teaching students about the Bible and Faith
  • Distributed classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes
  • help facilitate games linking to scripture curriculum

Youth Leader

Corowa Baptist Church
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Encouraged youth to explore faith and to grow closer to God
  • Provided guidance and support to youth through hard times
  • Mentored and encouraged youth in developing skills to reading the bible
  • Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study's.


Sports Broadcaster

Oak Fm 101.3 Radio Station
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Announced play-by-plays to give detailed, sequential descriptions and running accounts of actions.
  • Offered on-air game predictions by researching past trends and statistics.
  • Researched facts and stats to provide stories with surplus of detail to inform listeners.
  • Interviewed players and coaches to provide post-game analysis.


Sports Captain

Corowa High School
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
  • Attended meetings
  • Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
  • Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during carnivals
  • Developed and maintained key relationships fellow peers, students, school administrators and teachers.

Student Council Representative

Corowa High School
05.2016 - 11.2021
  • Met with teachers to discuss student council needs, plans and events.
  • Volunteered for school and council-sponsored events.
  • Showed strong leadership capabilities by connecting with school peers and chat about certain matters
  • Voted during school and council elections.
  • Communicated student ideas and requests to council officers during meetings.

Canteen Helper

Corowa High School
05.2016 - 12.2019
  • Operated various hand tools to complete general tasks.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Followed safety protocols on job sites.

Kitchen Hand

Commercial Club
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.

Education

Sports Media - Sports Journalism

Holmesglen Institute
Chadstone, VIC
12.2025

Certificate II - Agriculture

Tafe NSW
Leeton
11.2022

HSC -

Corowa High School
Corowa, NSW
12.2021

Skills

  • Time Management Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Competency
  • Ethical
  • Negotiation
  • Self Confidence

Accomplishments

    Australian Olympic Game Changer award - for showing strong leadership within the school by making a change

Timeline

Sports Journalist

VAFA
02.2023 - Current

High School Scripture Teacher

Scripture Union Australia
03.2022 - 12.2022

Youth Leader

Corowa Baptist Church
12.2021 - 12.2022

Farm Hand Assistant

Corowa Seeds
10.2021 - 02.2023

Sports Broadcaster

Oak Fm 101.3 Radio Station
06.2021 - 08.2022

Sports Captain

Corowa High School
11.2020 - 11.2021

Youth Council Member

Federation Council
05.2020 - 01.2023

Kitchen Hand

Commercial Club
05.2019 - 10.2019

Student Council Representative

Corowa High School
05.2016 - 11.2021

Canteen Helper

Corowa High School
05.2016 - 12.2019

Sports Media - Sports Journalism

Holmesglen Institute

Certificate II - Agriculture

Tafe NSW

HSC -

Corowa High School

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