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Ben Richer

Belgrave ,VIC

Summary

I am highly motivated with a love for drama, acting and caring for the environment. My 8 years with Ranges Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA) and volunteering as a Platypus Education Group Ambassador have given me strong teamwork, collaboration, public speaking and community engagement skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Work Experience

3MDR
06.2024 - 06.2024

Created two radio segments in collaboration with two other work experience students

Skills developed:

- Team work

- Hands on learning

- Communication


Ensemble and backstage support

Ranges Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA INC)
09.2016 - Current

As an active member of the Ensemble drama group, I have performed in 9 stage productions and 3 short films; was a Finalist for Best Performer at the 2020 Lantern & Light International Children's Film Festival (LLICFF) and provided back stage support during productions.

Skills Developed:

- Hands on learning

- teamwork and collaboration

- public speaking

- communication

- organisation and attention to detail


Volunteer

Platypus Education Group
03.2017 - 07.2020

As a Platypus Ambassador, I took part in environmental activities e.g. Clean Up Australia Day, water quality testing, building nest boxes; and volunteered at festivals engaging the community about platypus and how to protect them.

Skills developed:

- Community engagement and communication

- Empathy

- Environmental awareness

- Positive attitude

Education

Emerald Secondary College
Emerald, VIC

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organisation and Efficiency
  • Public Speaking
  • Self motivation
  • Attention to detail
  • Community Engagement

Accomplishments

2016: Annual stage productions RAPA (2016-now)

2018: Yarra Ranges Council Young Environmentalist of the Year 2018

2019: Yara Ranges Council Young Environmentalist of The Year - Platypus education Group Ambassadors

2020: Finalist Best Performance in short film at LLICFF 2020

2021: Emerald Secondary College Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program 2021-2024

2024: Completed year 10


Extra Circulars:

- Brown Belt in Karate

- Guitar grade 3

- Soccer - 3 years with Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club

- Gymnastics - 4 years at Knox Gymnastics Club

- Film making - RAPA

Certification

Safe@work

Timeline

Work Experience

3MDR
06.2024 - 06.2024

Volunteer

Platypus Education Group
03.2017 - 07.2020

Ensemble and backstage support

Ranges Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA INC)
09.2016 - Current

Emerald Secondary College
Ben Richer