Ben Eastman
Career Aspirations :
I am interested in an entry level position in Human Resources leading to a progressive
and successful career in Management.
Living and working in England for the last ten years has been a rich experience.
Education :
Owen Public School - French Immersion
Winfields Junior High 2000-2003- French Immersion
York Mills Collegiate, Toronto Canada 2003 - 2004
International School of London, International Baccalaureate Diploma, 2004 - 2006
University of Kent, Honours BSc - Audio Production and Music Design 2008 - 2011
Achievements:
Set up a computerized HR system to track qualifications and skills of construction workers.
Revamped recruiting process to include online tools.
Set up and ran a modern music studio, working with a variety of artists and styles.
Organized and taught a music technology workshop for high school students.
Arranged a 25 minute sound track for a charity fashion show in order to raise money for
displaced persons in Sri Lanka.
Skills and Interests:
Good Problem solving and communication skills. Accustomed to working under pressure.
Excellent Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, troubleshooting and repair
English, French – Confident
Knowledgeable in all aspects of setting up and running a modern music studio or PA
system.
Creative music composer and lyricist
Played in UK and Europe for England’s top professional paintball team.
Experience:
J Coffey Construction- Rail Division 2013 – 2014
Human Resources Admin
• Reporting to the Director of the rail division, had responsibility for payroll, employee records,
new employee orientation, safety training scheduling and work schedules.
• My responsibilities did not include recruitment initially but were expanded as I used on line to
post and recruit positions.
• Proactively consult with employees and contractors on payroll and HR related issues. Liaised
with the Workers Guild on payroll problems.
.Global Diversity Practice (GDP) - 2011-2013
Human Resources Admin / Office Manager
• Working with the CEO and Managing Director, my responsibilities included budget tracking,
office supplies and equipment, general office administration and maintaining files.
• Responsible for preparation and delivery for all client business development presentations.
• Working on diversity and CSR projects was an integral part of this job.
Freelance Sound Engineer and Disc Jockey 2011- 2013
This City: Assisted the production team in the setup and filming of their corporate
videos, for such clients as the CFA Institute and BNP Paribas, as well as providing
postproduction audio editing and composition.
Deep Recording Studios (Tape Operation Intern) Tasks for the role consisted of
inventory of microphones and other studio equipment, repair of studio equipment and
handling studio orders and phone calls.
DJ Most recently for Shoreditch Bars Group, Josh Beech & the Johns and Dreams for
Living. 2011 - 2012
Music Producer & Sound Engineer, for a variety of artists in a wide range of musical
styles, with several professional placements. 2006 - 2011
The Gap - Sales Associate summer 2007-2008
Blue Cycle - Data Research summer 2007
Sainsbury’s – Cashier and Grocer 2006-2007
Contact Information
6120 Knights Drive. Manotick, Ontario, K4M 0A2
**************@*****.***
References available upon request.