Benjamin Spark
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in entrepreneurship and team collaboration. Equipped with a robust set of entrepreneurial skills honed through successful ventures, adept at identifying opportunities, crafting innovative solutions, and driving growth. Skilled in fostering a collaborative team environment, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common goals and exceed expectations. Possess a keen business acumen coupled with excellent communication and leadership abilities, capable of inspiring teams to achieve exceptional results. Passionate about leveraging entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork to tackle challenges and deliver impactful outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Vinyard Care
Peninsula Vine Care
03.2024 - Current
- Utilized advanced laboratory testing equipment as part of routine quality assurance checks, ensuring each wine met desired criteria for taste, color, and aroma.
- Optimized vineyard practices such as pruning and canopy management to promote healthy grapevine growth and increase overall fruit quality.
- Developed new wine profiles by experimenting with different grape varieties and fermentation methods.
- Implemented stringent quality control measures to ensure consistency among all products before being released for sale.
- Managed vineyard operations, ensuring optimal grape yield and quality for winemaking purposes.
- Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
- Helped managers make accurate decisions by tracking deviations from production targets with daily logs.
- Ride equipment, ECT- Tractors, ATV, sprayers, front end loaders.
Business Owner
Counting Gardens
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Optimized workflow by analyzing operational data and implementing process improvements.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Gardner
Mosiac Gardens
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Boosted curb appeal by keeping lawns well-manicured through mowing, edging, and trimming services.
Education
High School Diploma -
GOTAFE
Essendon, VIC12.2021
Skills
- Pest Management
- Grapevine Training
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Team Collaboration
- Garden maintenance
- Time Management
- Using hand tools
- Maintaining equipment
- Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
- Vegetable Cultivation
- Mowing and edging
- Tree Removal
- Plant identification
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Driven and Determined
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Relationship Building
- Business Planning
- Employee Training
- Project Management
- Purchasing and planning
- Budget Control
- Social Media Marketing
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- Staff Management
Timeline
Vinyard Care
Peninsula Vine Care
03.2024 - Current
Business Owner
Counting Gardens
03.2021 - 11.2023
Gardner
Mosiac Gardens
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
GOTAFE
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