Ben Leeves
Point Chevalier,Auckland
Summary
I am a sociable and disciplined adult seeking to gain experience and insight in the industry. I bring strong communication skills, flexibility, resilience, and a solid work ethic to the table. These soft skills enhance my technical expertise, which I have cultivated throughout my career, particularly evident in my proficiency with Excel, writing skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Support Co-ordinator
Avance Freight
Ponsonby, Auckland
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Pricing, matching cost to margin, to provide an accurate quotation to clients
- Developing and following a structured pricing process that negates costly mistakes and focuses on detail
- Ongoing use of Excel, using a vast range of functions and tools
- Account management, assessing clients' problems, and optimizing our service and pricing to provide an efficient solution
- Constant dialogue over email and the phone with clients, providing a point of contact that is available at all times. There is a large focus on eloquence and detail in emails and calls to present an official and organized look to clients
- Negotiated with suppliers for better deals on their processes and services
- Monitored market conditions, industry trends, and client feedback to determine pricing levels and options
- Working under constant time pressure, with a built-in expectation of quick turnarounds on all work
Agricultural Worker
Hammett Gardens, Dr Keith Hammett
Massey, Auckland
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the planting and maintenance of the product
- Completed a vast range of tasks without supervision, such as maintenance and conditioning of the property
- Was given multiple tasks at once and asked to prioritize them based on the time to complete and importance of each task, whilst factoring in the surrounding circumstances e.g. weather, clients
- Delegation of work between myself and my co-workers factoring in the ability of each person, relative to the task given
- Was asked to learn a large amount of tasks, and demonstrate my understanding of them in a small amount of time
Electrical Laborer
Ocean's Electrical Ltd.
Mt Albert, Auckland
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Assisted electricians in wiring residential buildings with installation of electrical conduits
- Worked significant hours, and was asked to complete tasks where I had to maintain my focus for a significant period of time
- Was asked to follow detail oriented instructions, and execute them within a strict timeframe
Construction Laborer
Contract Landscapes Ltd.
Kumeu, Auckland
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude
- Operated equipment with a strong focus on safety and ground communication
- Completed team tasks with an emphasis on communicating and getting along with people with different perspectives from myself. This focused on understanding my co-workers circumstances, and finding common ground between myself and them
Education
Bachelor of Laws - General
University of Auckland
Auckland CBD12.2022
High School Diploma -
Western Springs College
Auckland12.2017
Skills
- Proficient in written and verbal communication
- Communicating and collaborating with a vast range of people
- Developing friendships and long-standing relationships with co-workers
- Understanding and completing tasks in a short space of time
- Organizing my time effectively across a range of tasks
- Ability to work under pressure
- Identifying and providing an effective and efficient solution to issues
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word
- Navigation of legal databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Perseverance in both work and study
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Hobbies
- Surfing
- Football, both in winter and summer
- Golf
- Studying history, with a focus on the legal and politic structures of ancient civilisations
- Socialising in any context
Timeline
Business Support Co-ordinator
Avance Freight
02.2023 - 12.2024
Agricultural Worker
Hammett Gardens, Dr Keith Hammett
11.2021 - Current
Electrical Laborer
Ocean's Electrical Ltd.
01.2019 - 05.2021
Construction Laborer
Contract Landscapes Ltd.
12.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Laws - General
University of Auckland
High School Diploma -
Western Springs College
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