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Ben Harris

Perth

Summary

I am dedicated and driven with a strong foundation in leadership, public speaking, and effective communication. Demonstrating teamwork, adaptability, and time management skills to drive results and foster positive relations. Committed to delivering excellence through a strong work ethic and strategic planning.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Head Boy

High School of Dundee
Dundee
08.2024 - Current
  • Devised innovative curriculum plans to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Coordinated extracurricular programmes to promote educational development of students.
  • Collaborated effectively within a team of prefects and staff to promote a positive school culture, resolve student concerns, and support day-to-day school operations.
  • Exercised strong leadership through public speaking, regularly involved in assemblies, speaking to year group parents and addressing end of term services
  • Developed strong time management skills by balancing academic responsibilities with leadership duties, including organising events, attending meetings, and supporting peers.

Charity Shop Volunteer

Bernardo's
Dundee
09.2023 - Current
  • Tagged items for sale, ensuring accurate pricing information.
  • Monitored stock levels regularly to avoid under-stocking or overstocking.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet store objectives.
  • Maintained clean and organised shop floor with regular tidying tasks.

Potato Picker

Harris Farms
Cupar Angus
10.2021 - 10.2024
  • Communicated effectively with crew members regarding tasks assigned throughout shift.
  • Operated tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to harvest crops.
  • Operated potato harvesting equipment to collect potatoes from the field.
  • Removed rocks, sticks, weeds and other debris from harvested potatoes before storing them.

Volunteer Rugby Coach

High School of Dundee
Dundee
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Boosted team spirit by fostering a supportive coaching approach.
  • Improved team performance by creating and implementing strategic training plans.
  • Managed behavioural challenges to reduce disruption to training sessions.

Education

High School of Dundee
Dundee

Skills

  • Strong leadership
  • Public speaking
  • Communication skills
  • Effective teamwork
  • Customer relations
  • Time management and planning
  • Adaptability
  • Strong work ethic

Affiliations

  • Rugby at regional level
  • Football

Timeline

Deputy Head Boy

High School of Dundee
08.2024 - Current

Charity Shop Volunteer

Bernardo's
09.2023 - Current

Potato Picker

Harris Farms
10.2021 - 10.2024

Volunteer Rugby Coach

High School of Dundee
09.2021 - 07.2023

High School of Dundee
Ben Harris