Ben Lewis

Experience

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  TAFE Queensland

  Apr 2001 - Sept 2005

  Head Teacher

  Head Teacher and Tourism Coordinator, successfully managed the delivery of a range of accreditedtourism qualifications. Received a Qld Gov Vocational Education Innovation Award for developing digital learning resources to support online delivery of tourism programs.

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  Federal Group

  Sept 2005 - Dec 2006

  Operations Manager

  Operations Manager for a start up nature-based tourism venture based in Strahan, Tasmania. This highend tourism operation combined rail, boating, bushwalking and food & beverage experiences in the World Heritage Listed, West Coast Wilderness.

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  Hervey Bay Independent Newspaper

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2009

  General Manager

  General Manager of the fatest growing newspaper in regional Queensland. Responsible for managing all departments (Editorial, Sales, Admin, Distribution) and introduced innovative sales campaigns resulting with record revenue results.

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  Roots Records

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2014

  Business Owner

  Start-up music retail and events business. Selling musical instruments, vinyl, and all maner of music related products. As a side arm of the business, we delivered a number of in-store concerts and larger events, and opened 'Uke Shop', Australia's largest online ukulele store.

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  Fairfax Media

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2018

  Regional Media Sales Manager

  Managed print and digital sales targets for 7 regional newspapers and their associated websites. Developed innovative sales campaigns and strategies to grow advertising revenue, and maintain key customers. Managed a team of 14 sales reps across 3 sites. High level experience manging sales teams through Salesforce CRM.

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  Gig Big

  Mar 2014 - now

  CEO

  Gig Big is an events and digital marketing agency. Since 2014, the business has evolved from delivering bespoke events and marketing solutions for select clientele, to expanding its portfolio to include the ownership of two multi-day arts festivals.Visit www.gigbig.com.au to find out more.

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  TAFE NSW

  Apr 2018 - now

  Business Development Manager

  In this role, I grow the commercial revenue of TAFE NSW through developing and delivering strategic sales campaigns, and by establishing partnerships with medium to large organisations throughout NSW. Highly experienced using Salesforce CRM.