Benjamin Mckinlay
Wishart,QLD
Summary
Hi, my name is Ben, I am a Dynamic Professional with a wealth of sales training and communication skills from multiple different customer facing and back end sales roles as well as many different retail management environments.
I have recently left the retail world behind to start my own Guitar Tutoring Business and to pursue Music full time, however I find most days 9 - 3 I am still free and wanting to get out of the house and be more involved with the music community around me.
I believe with my background a great way to do that would be to work in a retail environment around my passion to continue to grow my sales and people skills while also being able to immediately apply the years of gear knowledge I have acquired.
I am a hard working business minded individual who has been an active musician in the local Brisbane scene for around 5 years and a Guitarist for 10. I am a quick learner looking forward to any exciting opportunity to surround myself with like minded individuals!
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Private Guitar Tutor
(Personal Business)
11.2023 - Current
- Creating custom curriculum path for students
- Creating custom marketing and advertising strategies to promote the business and encourage inbound enquiries
- Created a wealth of knowledge on the needs of a beginner, intermediate and advanced guitarist.
- Built a community of guitar enthusiasts eager to learn and play!
Retail Manager
Aquila
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels for in-demand products and reducing excess merchandise.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent
Conias Real Estate Toowong
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed contract documentation accurately and efficiently to prevent delays or complications during closing procedures.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Education
Diploma of Music Performance -
JMC Academy
South Bank, Brisbane 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Lockyer District State High School
Gatton, QLD11.2018
Skills
- 3 years of Retail Management experience
- 5 Years of sales training
- Passion for Music and guitar
- Fierce Knowledge of the current Guitar Gear Market
- Music Gear Enthusiast!
Active Musician in Brisbane
My time playing around Brisbane has lead me to play with many projects ranging from, acoustic covers, hard core bands, country bands, big band cover arrangement projects and my two Main projects 'Harley' (Lead Guitarist) & 'Caravan' (Bass Player).
These Projects have lead me to play at such events like:
- Airle Beach Music Festival
- Yeppoon Music Festival
- Longreach Festival of Music
- Byron Bay Bluesfest
As well as many many local cafes, restaurants and venues around Brisbane.
Refrences
- Amanda Hodges 'Lead Agent at Conias Real Estate' - 0415 512 006
- Nick Keough-Peel 'Studio Owner' - 0429 119 536
- Hayden Smith 'Aquila Regional Manger' 0438 012 411
Timeline
Private Guitar Tutor
(Personal Business)
11.2023 - Current
Retail Manager
Aquila
11.2023 - 04.2024
Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent
Conias Real Estate Toowong
03.2023 - 11.2023
Diploma of Music Performance -
JMC Academy
High School Diploma -
Lockyer District State High School
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