Benjamin Manahan

Carpenter/ Site Supervisor

Various Companies – Brisbane, QLD

Jan 2020 – Jun 2025

• Assisted with construction projects, working with heavy machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.

• Communicated regularly and clearly with customers, to ensure their vision and needs were met exactly as they wanted.

• Communicated clearly with supervisors, trades, and team members to ensure deadlines were met.

• Provided frontline customer service, handling enquiries and sales with professionalism.

• Supported customers with product knowledge and recommendations, improving satisfaction and repeat business.

• Gained experience in problem-solving on/off site and adapting to challenging environments.

• Maintained tools and equipment in good working order.

• Learnt how to communicate difficult topics in a respectful and calm way.

• Worked in the winery on weekends and holidays whilst in school
• Operated vineyard equipment to support grape harvesting and processing activities.
• Monitored fermentation processes to ensure optimal quality of wine production.
• Implemented safety protocols to maintain compliance with health regulations.
• Won Gold medal for Australian young wine makers in national competition (part of a group)
• Learnt the importance of responsibility, time management and how to conduct myself in a work environment