Ben Byrne
Perth,WA
Summary
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and attention to detail skills coupled with more than 10 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workshop Assistant
CDM Studios
05.2023 - Current
- Created paintings and sculptures for a variety of exhibitions and museums
- Assisted with fibreglassing, casting, sanding and carpentry.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Loaded, unloaded and identified building materials, machinery and tools to distribute tools to appropriate locations.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Set up ladders and other access equipment.
- Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
Artist
YO YO Murals
01.2012 - Current
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Event Specialist
Cyclus
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Maintained strong vendor relations to effectively handle challenging event demands.
- Supervised live performances to identify and address technical difficulties.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Anticipated event requirements and handled numerous concerns in advance for smooth day-of execution.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Accurately read, understood and carried out site plans and schematics.
- Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard.
- Manoeuvred forklift safely in congested and confined areas on site
- Used radios and hand signals to enhance performance and safety while effectively communicating between boom operator and ground personnel.
General Hand
Perth Expo Hire
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Balanced item protections with aesthetic standards while preparing instaltions for exhibitions.
Workshop Foreman
French Woods Festival Of The Performing Arts
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Supported local directors and theatre professionals in promoting goals and important skills of next-generation performers.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Consulted with clients to discuss production ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Supervised theatre students to monitor safe, quality assignment completion through demonstration and instruction.
- Evaluated equipment needs and prepared work orders for repair and replacement.
- Supervised live performances to identify and address technical difficulties.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Theatre Production And Live Events
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Perth10.2015
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Hand-tool Proficiency
- Technical Aptitude
- Deadline Management
- Power Tool Operation
- Machinery Maintenance
Certification
C Class Drivers Licence (manual)
Occupational Health and Safety Construction Induction - White Card
Work Safely at Heights
Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations
Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck
DG Dogging
RB Basic Rigging
WP Boom type Elevating Work Platform
Timeline
Workshop Assistant
CDM Studios
05.2023 - Current
Event Specialist
Cyclus
10.2020 - 04.2023
General Hand
Perth Expo Hire
01.2019 - 04.2020
Workshop Foreman
French Woods Festival Of The Performing Arts
04.2016 - 10.2018
Artist
YO YO Murals
01.2012 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Theatre Production And Live Events
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts