Diane Takis
Brighton East,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Teacher at the Department of Education Victoria, adept in fostering student engagement and collaborative learning. Leveraged organizational skills and effective communication to enhance student outcomes and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Proven track record in multitasking and team collaboration, significantly improving learning environments and parent-teacher relationships.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Trainer
Department of Education Victoria
03.2007 - 09.2024
- Developed differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Established positive classroom environments that fostered open communication and collaboration between students.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the school community by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Championed inclusive education initiatives, ensuring all learners had access to appropriate accommodations and support services for success in the classroom environment.
- Enhanced parent-teacher relationships by maintaining regular communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Cafe Owner
Jorjis Cafe
10.1996 - 01.2006
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations through regular employee training sessions and facility inspections.
- Mentored and trained employees to improve performance and encourage professional growth.
- Enhanced customer loyalty through exceptional service and consistent product quality.
- Continually refined menu options based on customer feedback, ensuring a variety of choices that appealed to a wide range of tastes and preferences.
- Expanded menu offerings to cater to diverse dietary needs, increasing overall appeal of the cafe.
- Boosted cafe sales with creative marketing strategies and promotional events.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Product Marketing Coordinator
Australian Unity Insurance
10.1991 - 10.1996
- Leveraged data-driven insights to adjust marketing strategies in response to changing market conditions or competitor actions.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to develop visually appealing marketing materials consistent with brand guidelines.
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify industry trends and opportunities for growth.
- Increased product visibility by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Organized trade show presence, including booth design and collateral creation, generating valuable leads and partnerships.
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
Development Product Planner
Henderson Greeting Cards
05.1987 - 07.1991
- Developed comprehensive product roadmaps, outlining key milestones and deliverables.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient problem-solving during product development stages.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resources were allocated efficiently throughout the course of each project''s life cycle.
- Reduced production costs through strategic sourcing of materials and components while maintaining quality standards.
- Enhanced product marketability with thorough research on consumer preferences and industry trends.
- Contributed to a successful product launch by coordinating promotional activities and materials.
- Coordinated user testing sessions for prototypes, gathering valuable feedback and insights that informed design improvements leading to a more successful final product.
- Leveraged data-driven decision-making to prioritize product features based on consumer demand, competitive landscape, and internal capabilities.
- Evaluated competitor products to establish benchmarks for performance, functionality, and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary
Swinburne University
Melbourne, VIC06.2026
Skills
Student Engagement
Project-based learning
Learning Styles
Collaborative learning
Multitasking
Organizational Skills
Team Collaboration
Classroom Management
Effective Communication
Timeline
Teacher Trainer
Department of Education Victoria
03.2007 - 09.2024
Cafe Owner
Jorjis Cafe
10.1996 - 01.2006
Product Marketing Coordinator
Australian Unity Insurance
10.1991 - 10.1996
Development Product Planner
Henderson Greeting Cards
05.1987 - 07.1991
Bachelor of Education - Primary
Swinburne University
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