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Ben Inglis
1/29 Hargeaves Street, Huntingdale, 3166
(04) 2140 7919 • bingles94@gmail.com
Education
Monash University, Clayton
(February 2013 – December 2015)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Achievements:
Monash University representative at the Australian Student Leadership Association Students
4 Students leadership conference
Monash Short Courses, Clayton
(February 2014 – October 2014)
Certificate IV in Frontline Management
Undergraduate Medicine Admissions Test
(August 2012)
Fifth percentile rank
Albury High School, High School Certificate
(January 2007 – November 2012)
Achievements:
o Albury High School Prefect
(2012)
o Albury High School Service to School Award for Community
(2012)
Employment History
Senior Residential Advisor, Monash Residential Services
(November 2014-December 2015)
Responsibilities:
Organizing and running team building activities
Mentoring and tutoring residents having a difficult time adjusting to university life or keeping
up with studies
Looking out for the welfare of fellow RAs
Running administration of Farrer Hall activities
Ensuring RA team is adequately supported by Residential Support Team Officers
Providing care, support and enrichment for floor of 25 residents
Planning and running of events to provide an enriching residential community in accordance
to the wellbeing wheel
Acting as first point of contact in case of emergencies and know Critical Incident Management
Protocols
Maintaining up to date knowledge of each individual resident under my care
Keeping residents up to date on what is happening around campus
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Creating and giving presentations, including speeches and audio-visual presentations, for the
purposes of event promotion, training and general information
Working for an inclusive, educated and safe college environment, which contributes to the
healthy learning environment of Monash University
Promoting and exhibiting the values of Monash University through promotion and conduct
Achievements:
Monash Residential Services Award for Exceptional Staff Performance
Residential Advisor, Monash Residential Services
(January 2014 – November 2014)
Responsibilities:
Provide care, support and enrichment for floor of 23 residents
Planning and running of events to provide an enriching residential community in accordance
to the wellbeing wheel
Acting as first point of contact in case of emergencies and know Critical Incident Management
Protocols
Maintaining up to date knowledge of each individual resident under my care
Keep my residents up to date on what is happening around campus
Creating and giving presentations, including speeches and audio-visual presentations, for the
purposes of event promotion and general information
Working for an inclusive, educated and safe college environment, which contributes to the
healthy learning environment of Monash University
Promoting and exhibiting the values of Monash University through promotion and conduct
Achievements:
Monash Residential Services ADFA Ethics Conference Representative
Purple Soup, Facilitator/Assistant Camp Director
(January 2013 – Present)
Responsibilities:
Facilitating team building programs for corporates (games, trivia, etc.)
Facilitating adventure therapy camps and activities for children with chronic illnesses
(abseiling, high-ropes, flying fox etc.)
Ensuring the safety and enjoyment of those attending programs by being aware of each
participants particular needs as well as Purple Soup protocols
Mentoring youths with chronic illnesses as well as siblings and families
Creating and giving presentations, including speeches and audio-visual presentations, for the
purposes of program promotion and general information relating to Purple Soup
Photography
General administrative work
Attendance of conferences both domestic and international, for the purposes of gaining
current knowledge pertaining to camp procedures and activities
Keeping record of attendance of campers during pick-up, drop-off and travel
Upholding the values of Purple Soup through conduct
Achievements:
Purple Soup North American Camping Conference for Hemophilia Organizations
representative (2015)
NACCHO Cup 2nd place (2015)
Customer Service Assistant, Target, Albury
(April 2010 – February 2013)
Waverly Gardens
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(February 2013 – December 2013)
Hoppers Crossing
(December 2013 – January 2014)
Responsibilities:
Customer service assistance in the departments of toys, home ware, kitchenware, books,
stationary, entertainment
Refunds, sound and layby operator
Customer liaison
Volunteer History
Albury High School Volunteering
(2007-2012)
o Running barbeques, meetings and dinners
o Community cleaning
o Tree planting days
St David’s Uniting Care volunteering
(2007-2012)
o Running advents and easter workshops for school-age children
o Running barbeques and dinners
o Running stalls at church fete
Monash Residential Services Residents Committee
(2014)
o Organizing and running events for the Monash residential community
o Addressing the issues of residents
o Representing the needs of the residents of Farrer Hall
Haemophilia Foundation Victoria Committee Member/ Youth Team Leader
(2013-present)
o Representing the views and needs of people living with bleeding disorders in committee
meetings
o Organising, training and leading the HFV youth leader team
o Encouraging leadership among youths with bleeding disorders and their families
o Planning and facilitating camp activities
o Mentoring youths with bleeding disorders and their families
o Recruiting new members and participants for HFV and it's programs
o Representing HFV at national conferences
o Voting on HFV policies and constitution
o Upholding HFV values through conduct
Monash Residential Services Diversity & Inclusion Committee Secretary
(2015)
o Organizing and running events for the Monash residential community
o Addressing the issues of residents especially in concern to awareness, diversity or
discrimination
o Keeping minutes
o Keeping committee members up to date on current plans, actions and ideas
o Organising the Diversity & Inclusion Committee documents on google drive
o Keeping committee contacts up to date
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Haemophilia Foundation Australia
(2015 - present)
o ‘Factoredin’ website mediator
o ‘Factoredin’ website author
o Speaker at the 2015 'Australia and New Zealand Conference on Heamophilia and
Related Bleeding Disorders' on living an active life with a bleeding disorder
Key Skills
Problem Solving
o Resolution of conflict in residential setting
Communication and attentive and non-judgmental listening skills
o Working in Residential Advisor, Residents Committee and camp leader team
Caring, encouraging and attentive
o Caring for residents and campers
Initiative and independent working
o Creating unique events to interest residents
Reflecting upon past mistakes and successes
o Post program or event ran for future improvement
Planning and organizing
o Balancing work, studies and social life and creating successful events
Computer & Technical Skills
o Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint and publisher for reports, assignments and
advertising events and programs
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (esp. among youths)
o Communication with my residents (to assess physical and mental health and
wellbeing) and teams for projects
Ability to build and maintain networks
o Working with various teams in the Monash community and within Purple Soup
Skills as quoted from written references
o Diligent and applied
o Honest and trustworthy
o Co-operative and hard working
o Punctual
o Represents the views and opinions of those representing
o Flexible and willing to assist whenever required
o Performs with passion and distinction
Certifications
Barista certification – prepare and serve espresso coffee
(2013)
Level 2 First Aid certificate (basic CPR, provide basic emergency life support)
(2013)
Responsible Service of Alcohol
(2013)
Food Safety Certificate Level 1
(2013)
RA Leadership training
(2013)
Mental Health First Aid
(2013)
Mental Health First Aid extension: Eating Disorders
(2013)
Mental Health First Aid extension: Suicide and Self Injury
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(2013)
Fire Safety Training
(2014)
Hobbies & Interests
Creative writing of stories, poetry and songs
Piano performance
Stand-up comedy
Reading
Socialising
Photography
Referees
Tim Marchinton
Director, Purple Soup
03 5988 4556
tim@purplesoup.org
Leonie Demos
Committee President, HFV
0407 357 252
leonieb@eclc.org.au
Steve Mitchell
College Head, Farrer Hall
0408 364 200
steve.mitchell@monash.edu