Ben Ruddle
Ellerslie
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farmhand
Stoneleigh Sheep Farm
01.2013 - Current
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks.
- Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Placed orders for animal food with vendors and confirmed delivery dates and times.
Army Officer Trainee
The Australian Army
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Military customs, discipline, and ethos.
- Weapons handling, navigation, first aid, and teamwork
- Physical Training
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Salesperson
Prouds The Jewellers
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
Barista
Pheonix Cafe
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
Secondary School Education -
Terang College P-12
Terang, VICSkills
- Safe equipment use
- Field work
- Livestock care and Management
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Animal husbandry understanding
- Farm management
- Fencing
- Customer Service
- Heavy machinery operation
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
- First Aid
- Full Victorian Drivers Licence
First Aid
Emergency response plans, managing unconscious casualties, (CPR), and using a defibrillator (AED). Management of specific injuries and illnesses such as bleeding, burns, fractures, and allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis).
Timeline
Army Officer Trainee
The Australian Army
09.2025 - 10.2025
Salesperson
Prouds The Jewellers
04.2024 - 08.2025
Barista
Pheonix Cafe
11.2022 - 04.2024
Farmhand
Stoneleigh Sheep Farm
01.2013 - Current
Secondary School Education -
Terang College P-12