Ben Mitchell

Experience

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  Adelaide United FC

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Work Experience Student

  Tasks completed; setting up/packing up drill routines, communicating with players about their fitness levels/rehab and counting stock at Adelaide United Shop.

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  Flagstaff Hill Football Club

  Mar 2014 - Nov 2024

  Volunteer

  - Active member of the Club's General Committee which is responsible for the governance of the Club.- Former Coordinator of the Social & Fundraising Committee- Compiled statistics for A & B Grade teams on game days, supporting coaches- Captured game footage for the A Grade- Previously served as team manager for A & C Grade teams- Contributed to various club activities, including working behind the bar when needed- Former member of the Sponsorship & Finance Committee

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  Bioguard Pool & Spa Centre

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  Retail Sales Assistant

  Test customers' pool water and suggest products to adjust chemical balance.

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  Operation Flinders

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Volunteer

  As a student in a team on placement, I shared a role in manning a support station during the Operation Flinders Challenge, which is a walking/running challenge for the public to participate in, raising money for the charity Operation Flinders. The role included talking to participants; encouraging them, handing out snacks and water. I also dressed up as The Flash and posed for photos. Planning was also completed leading up to the event which involved advertising, social media presence and general operations of the support station. Show less

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  Bubble Sports

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Event Coordinator

  Set up, supervise and pack up bubble soccer for various events across Adelaide.

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  Port Adelaide Football Club

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  Community Development Intern

  Assisting with Power Community Ltd in planning, delivering and reviewing school programs. Undertaking a project of planning a school wellbeing sports carnival.Also a casual volunteer at community events.

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  Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  Bartender
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  Port Adelaide Football Club

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  Community Development Intern

  A second stint with Power Community Ltd, focusing on the Power to be Positive program. My main responsibility was developing a program for a new event which was held at Adelaide Oval for the Power to be Positive program.

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  South Australian Cricket Association

  Jul 2018 - Feb 2020

  Casual Cricket Officer

  Worked at majority of BBL games at Adelaide Oval either supporting the pre-gram junior clinics or supervising in a Members Zone.

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  Hallett Cove School R-12

  Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

  OSHC Educator

  Main priority was the concern for children’s safety in an environment which encourages child development, play and expression.

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  Encounter Youth

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

  Green Team Member
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  Cardijn College

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

  Advancement Intern

  Assisting with Advancement activities at Marcellin Campus. Also writing an External Analysis Report.

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  Adelaide Football Club

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  Casual Member Services Officer

  Connecting with existing, new and potential members to renew or sell the Club’s membership packages, processing and balancing payments, ensuring quality and accuracy of data within Membership database, co-ordination and support of programs and campaigns, services and activations on match days. Also assisting at the Club's reception desk.

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  AFL Max

  Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

  Casual Zone and Program Facilitator

  - Assisted in the delivery of AFL Max’s suite of Educational and Football Programs at the venue in collaboration with the Education and Programs Coordinator- Worked multiple AFLW games at Alberton and at the Footy Festival during Gather Round on brand activations- Worked as the Geelong Cats mascot at a Gather Round event

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  South Australian Cricket Association

  Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

  Casual Membership Customer Service Officer

  - Entrusted to lead the Adelaide Strikers’ Membership for a short time, participating in meetings with department leadership- Worked at WBBL Games at Karen Rolton Oval- Focused on delivering world-class customer service to SACA Members- Handled member enquiries in a manner that positively represented SACA’s premium membership offerings- Collaborated with the Membership Department and reported to the Membership Customer Service Team Leader- Ensured all responsibilities were carried out efficiently, professionally, and conscientiously, in accordance with SACA’s standards and code of conduct while bringing my unique enthusiasm to the team Show less

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  Adelaide Football Club

  Mar 2023 - Sept 2024

  - Specialise in delivery of acquisition and member service programs- Responsible for attracting new members and re-engaging lapsed ones- Proficient in inbound and outbound sales techniques, focusing on relationship-building- Collaborate closely with Marketing and the Growth Manager for targeted engagement of prospects- Assist reporting manager (Growth Manager) in coaching and leading the team of casuals Continued similar responsibilities as described below when I was a Casual. Highlights during this role include:- Assisting AFL players at a Junior Members Clinic- Working on a brand activation at the Footy Festival during Gather Round- Engaging with members at a Junior Members Clinic at AFL Max dressed as the Club's mascot- Participated in a photoshoot as the Club's mascot - Connecting with existing, new, and potential members to renew or sell the Club’s membership packages- Processing and balancing payments, ensuring quality and accuracy of data within Membership database- Coordinating and supporting programs, campaigns, services, and activations on match days- Assisting at the Club's reception desk with membership inquiries

  • Membership Acquisition Officer

    Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Member Services Officer

    Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Casual Member Services Officer

    Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
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  Glenelg Football Club

  Nov 2024 - now

  Marketing and Communications Executive