Ruth Benjamin-Thomas Email & Phone Number

Gold Coast, Australia

Black Opal Direct is the eCommerce and trading entity of our family wholesale black opal business established in 1961. As one of the first in the world to prove the concept that you could sell gems such as opal online, Black Opal Direct has grown into a globally recognized retail and wholesale presence within the gem and jewelry industry.As CEO, I am responsible for the the technical and operational aspects of the business including the Finance, Technology Stack and People.Additionally I also design and oversee jewellery design and production, producing bespoke and semi custom jewelry for retail clients.

Gold Coast And Sydney

Positive Real Estate is a national company specialising in finding residential property for investors. Established in 2003, it also provides Investor Education Australia-wide through its Lifetime Mentoring Program. - Connector and organizer for people, events and projects. - Project Management specifically in operational areas of communications and HR - Project managing the Australia-wide franchising process for Positive Real Estate. - supporting founder and CEO in creating practical manifestations of their visions. - Creating a philanthropy programs that has raised around $200,000 for Room to Read to date.Sometimes my PhD in "Cat Herding" was handy.

Black Opal Wholesale including, cutting and jewellery manufacture. Business established in 1961 by Jurgen Thomas and now run by son Justin Thomas.

Gia Global Leadership Program

Colored Stones And Diamond Classification

Graduate Certificate, Business/Corporate Communications

B.A, History And Politics