Ben Marsh

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General Manager at The Switch @ The Switch
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Australia
About Ben Marsh

Experienced Operations Manager with a career spanning 6+ years in service-driven environments including Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, Facility Services and Hospitality. I am an energetic leader who is recognised for getting the best out of the teams I manage. I take real pride in my work and my personable management style ensures I instill this responsibility and desire to achieve in my teams as well. I believe I am at my best in fast-paced, collaborative environments as it is these conditions that fuel my desire for a fully engaged professional life. I have a broad range of interests which allows me to be a flexible member of any team. My education history is grounded in environmental science, protection and management. For the past 2+ years I have been an integral part of the Melbourne Operations team at Urbanest Student Accommodation. It has been a thrilling experience to contribute to such a dynamic and forward-thinking operational team in a particularly interesting period for the industry. We have undergone significant changes as a business since being purchased by Scape in early 2020 and managing this transition throughout the pandemic has presented some unique challenges which has demanded agility, collaboration and perseverance.Looking to build my network and keen to form new relationships so feel free to shoot me a message!

Ben Marsh's Current Company Details
The Switch

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General Manager at The Switch
Ben Marsh Work Experience Details
  • The Switch
    General Manager
    The Switch Aug 2022 - Present
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Urbanest Australia
    Operations Manager
    Urbanest Australia Feb 2019 - Feb 2022
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    As Operations Manager I am responsible for ensuring all facets of the properties are running at optimum level, from managing our team of Customer Service Assistants to Sales, Facilities and Housekeeping. Throughout my time I have managed several assets including Urbanest Carlton, Urbanest Melbourne Central and Atira La Trobe Street, with extended periods managing multiple properties at once (circa 1000 beds). I am currently stationed at the Melbourne portfolio’s largest operational property at… Show more As Operations Manager I am responsible for ensuring all facets of the properties are running at optimum level, from managing our team of Customer Service Assistants to Sales, Facilities and Housekeeping. Throughout my time I have managed several assets including Urbanest Carlton, Urbanest Melbourne Central and Atira La Trobe Street, with extended periods managing multiple properties at once (circa 1000 beds). I am currently stationed at the Melbourne portfolio’s largest operational property at 770 beds, Atira La Trobe St. More specifically, my role involves:- Leading a team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality customer service to our awesome residents who come from all over the world to stay at our industry leading properties. In this highly competitive market, I believe it is our customer service that ensures we maintain a loyal customer base and highly reputable status among our international partners.- Full accountability for the properties’ physical and financial occupancy.- Budgeting (staff + annual operational budgets), P&L, Invoicing procedures.- Relationship building and stakeholder engagement with our educational partners.- High level of involvement with the Sales teams’ initiatives including Rebooking campaigns, discovering new sales channels and most importantly, driving sales on the ground.- Regular staff training to ensure we remain a fully engaged team which drives our staff retention. Staff recruitment across several departments (Customer Experience, Events, Housekeeping and Facilities) also falls within my responsibilities.- Managing the day-to-day operation of our Housekeeping services which is performed by our team of four in-house team members.- Oversea daily maintenance requirements of the property which involves contractor engagement and liaising with our facilities team and on-site Facilities Tech.- Served as the Melbourne WH&S representative and presented quarterly safety and compliance reports to the central committee. Show less
  • Facilities First Australia
    Account Manager
    Facilities First Australia Jul 2016 - Feb 2019
    Melbourne, Australia
    As an Account Manager I was responsible for the delivery of facility services to my portfolio of 50 inner-city clients. I specialised in the hospitality sector (restaurants, pubs and clubs), but also service many high-profile corporate office spaces in Melbourne's CBD. Facilities First offered an array of facility services, such as commercial cleaning, trades, project management, fire and safety, security and general maintenance. I am experienced in client management and project delivery and… Show more As an Account Manager I was responsible for the delivery of facility services to my portfolio of 50 inner-city clients. I specialised in the hospitality sector (restaurants, pubs and clubs), but also service many high-profile corporate office spaces in Melbourne's CBD. Facilities First offered an array of facility services, such as commercial cleaning, trades, project management, fire and safety, security and general maintenance. I am experienced in client management and project delivery and have maintained fruitful relationships with a range of highly qualified and reputable contractors. Show less
  • Melbourne Public
    Bar Manager
    Melbourne Public Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
    Melbourne, Australia
    Supervised a team of 15 restaurant and bar staff at a busy waterfront venue in Melbourne South Wharf precinct. As a strong functions space we hosted many high-profile events with up to 600 people. This was also a vibrant "peoples pub" where locals enjoyed great live music, warm and professional service and stunning South Wharf views.
  • Gisborne District Council
    Soil Conservator
    Gisborne District Council Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
    As part of the Environmental Services team I was tasked with a wide range of responsibilities. I prepared Soil Disturbance Consents under the Resource Management Act for plantation forestry harvesting operations, which involved managing expectations of land owners and harvesting companies throughout the application process. I assessed erosion prone landscapes using the New Zealand Land Resource Inventory system to produce a comprehensive database for regulatory planning and… Show more As part of the Environmental Services team I was tasked with a wide range of responsibilities. I prepared Soil Disturbance Consents under the Resource Management Act for plantation forestry harvesting operations, which involved managing expectations of land owners and harvesting companies throughout the application process. I assessed erosion prone landscapes using the New Zealand Land Resource Inventory system to produce a comprehensive database for regulatory planning and landowner advice. I conducted tree planting plans for erosion prone farmland, and also digitised this data using ArcMap 10.3. Lastly, I assessed the suitability of proposed residential building sites based on their geology, past landuse and current condition which comprised a proportion of resource consents that landowners had applied for. Show less
  • Eastland Wood Council
    Researcher
    Eastland Wood Council Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
    Gisborne & Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
    This research project required me to compile peer-reviewed literature relating to environmental impacts of the forestry industry. Literature was added to the Eastland Wood Council's website to better inform the public of how local forestry operations were affecting the local environment. I liaised with prominent academics in Gisborne who were involved with gathering data and producing these studies, which aided in my understanding of the industry. This process involved me working with a website… Show more This research project required me to compile peer-reviewed literature relating to environmental impacts of the forestry industry. Literature was added to the Eastland Wood Council's website to better inform the public of how local forestry operations were affecting the local environment. I liaised with prominent academics in Gisborne who were involved with gathering data and producing these studies, which aided in my understanding of the industry. This process involved me working with a website designer to upload and edit new content on the website. Show less
  • Downer
    General Laborer
    Downer Nov 2010 - Mar 2013
    Gisborne & Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
    I worked as a machine operator and general labourer during the University summer holidays over the 4 years of my degree. I began doing simple shovel work, traffic control and various office tasks but soon progressed into heavy machinery operation (up to 18 tonnes, such as excavators, rollers, loaders) as I became more experienced. I obtained my Wheels, Tracks and Rollers license through Downer, as well. I was also responsible for road construction site setup (road measurements, basic surveying)… Show more I worked as a machine operator and general labourer during the University summer holidays over the 4 years of my degree. I began doing simple shovel work, traffic control and various office tasks but soon progressed into heavy machinery operation (up to 18 tonnes, such as excavators, rollers, loaders) as I became more experienced. I obtained my Wheels, Tracks and Rollers license through Downer, as well. I was also responsible for road construction site setup (road measurements, basic surveying) and preparing traffic control safety plans for busy metropolitan areas. Show less

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Ben Marsh attended Victoria University Of Wellington.

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