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Benjamin Harris

Benjamin Harris

Telecommunications Technician
Lismore,NSW

Summary

With over two decades of professional experience, I specialise in the telecommunications domain while also having a diversified background in education and business management. From starting as an electrician, I have now expanded my expertise into telecommunications, specialising in maintaining and upgrading wireless mobile networks and managing intricate installations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Skills

Fibre Optics, Structured Cabling, Data Cabling

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Education

Certificate III Telecommunications Technology -

JB Hunter
Brisbane, QLD
05.2024

Acma Open Cabling Registration -

JB Hunter
Brisbane, QLD
09.2022 - 05.2025

NSW Safety Induction To Construction (White Card) -

SafeWork NSW
06.2022 - Current

NSW Drivers Licence Issued by NSW - undefined

Roads And Maritime Services

Work Safety At Heights
Ballina, NSW

Work History

Trainee Telecommunications Technician

Total Telco Solutions Pty Ltd
10.2022 - Current
  • Upgraded, Installed & maintained telecommunication systems (Telstra 3G/4G/5G)
  • Extensive knowledge of current Telstra MOPs & Standards
  • Conducted Optic Fibre insertion loss & D-RAN Optic Fibre commissioning tests
  • Performed PIMS, SWEEPS and OTDR Testing on RF, Hybrid and Fibre components
  • Completed mid-size D-Ran/C-Ran projects as the solo Technician on-site including all aspects of SOW (Consumables, Outage & Build Plan, Decom, Install, Integrate, HOP package).

Trainee Telecommunications Technician

BFH Trade Services, Jim, Antenna & Security Northern Rivers
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Diagnosing reception faults
  • Replacing TV antennas
  • Installing new TV outlets
  • Wall mounting TVs and data cabling
  • Security camera installation
  • Home theater installation
  • Satellite TV installation
  • Starlink Installation
  • WIFI Installation
  • CELFI 4G/5G Antennas

Shift Manager

ALDI
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Learning every aspect of running a store
  • Serving customers and taking payments
  • Assisting store management in driving sales and achieving targets
  • Help develop, guide and motivate a capable team of store staff of the highest quality and standard
  • Minimise costs by tightly controlling inventory losses, quality of contractor’s work, minimising staff turnover and maximising productivity

School Principal

BH Language Co
02.2020 - 05.2021


  • Creating a positive school culture and long-term plan for student academic success
  • Managing students, data, and processes
  • Teaching general English to adults and teens using British Council curriculum and in-house developed lessons
  • Introducing and teaching English to young learners using interactive software provided by ABC Australia including ‘Fast Phonics, ReadingEggs, and ReadingEggspress’
  • Planning and conducting placement tests and assessments for all candidates 2 to 18+ years old.

Service Manager

Bristol Language Institute
03.2019 - 04.2020


  • Developed effective business strategies, systems, and procedures to increase the operational performance of teaching staff and management
  • Collaborated with team members to develop ways to achieve performance and centre goals
  • Teaching speaking, listening and pre-reading skills using Letterland Phonics, Oxford, Pearson (PTE and Edexcel) curriculum and materials to Students, Teachers and staff
  • Conducting pre-enrolment assessments for new students and assisting with marketing events.

Teacher

Wall Street English
08.2018 - 03.2019


  • Responsible for planning and delivering interactive, fun and dynamic classes to students at every level in order to guarantee that students are successfully acquiring the target language
  • Design and deliver Social Clubs/English Corners, that meet the personal interests of students and drive a community spirit within and outside of the centre
  • Administer results of classes in the Learner Management System (SSDS) at the end of every shift
  • Promoted innovative learning techniques to encourage cooperation and meet the needs of each student.

Teacher

New Star English Academy
05.2016 - 04.2018


  • Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive
  • Taught English, math, science, and social studies to students to kindergarten
  • Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstream inclusive classroom
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and, school administrators/staff
  • Participated in ongoing staff training and liaised with Chinese teachers to support the development of effective class plans.

Project Coordinator

Hermosa
02.2013 - 05.2014


  • Achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within NSW, ACT & VIC Electrical and lighting retail and wholesale markets through flexible strategies
  • Plan and organise personal sales strategy by maximising the ROI% for the corresponding areas
  • Research sources for developing prospective customers and new business
  • Develop clear and effective written quotations for current and prospective customers
  • Analyse each territory and region's potential to determine the value of existing and prospective customers to the organisation
  • Supply management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services
  • Analyse each territory and region's potential to determine the value of existing and prospective customers to the organisation.

Achievements:

  • Sales, Supply and Design input for the Coogee Bay Pavilion end of 2014 revamp
  • Specification for LAVA Architects, Merivale group and Tafe NSW
  • North Byron Bay Beach Resort Tender, Design, and lighting supply in excess of $200,000 AUD

Project Coordinator

Zumtobel Lighting Australia
02.2012 - 08.2013


  • Dissect and organise tender documents from government and industry sectors
  • Quoting at Specification and Architectural level
  • Order processing and tracking whilst liaising with sales team and wholesale markets
  • Data Entry into CMS/SAP systems - Maintaining current records of projects
  • General filing and physical records maintained

Achievements:

  • Wet 'n' Wild Sydney Tender won whilst under my coordination
  • Appointed expeditor for projects including Hills Grammar School, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Trinity Collage 2013 development.

Timeline

Trainee Telecommunications Technician

Total Telco Solutions Pty Ltd
10.2022 - Current

Acma Open Cabling Registration -

JB Hunter
09.2022 - 05.2025

Trainee Telecommunications Technician

BFH Trade Services, Jim, Antenna & Security Northern Rivers
06.2022 - 10.2022

NSW Safety Induction To Construction (White Card) -

SafeWork NSW
06.2022 - Current

Shift Manager

ALDI
08.2021 - 05.2022

School Principal

BH Language Co
02.2020 - 05.2021

Service Manager

Bristol Language Institute
03.2019 - 04.2020

Teacher

Wall Street English
08.2018 - 03.2019

Teacher

New Star English Academy
05.2016 - 04.2018

Project Coordinator

Hermosa
02.2013 - 05.2014

Project Coordinator

Zumtobel Lighting Australia
02.2012 - 08.2013

Certificate III Telecommunications Technology -

JB Hunter

NSW Drivers Licence Issued by NSW - undefined

Roads And Maritime Services

Work Safety At Heights
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