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Julie Brand

Portarlington,VIC

Summary

May 26, 2025

Civica, Geelong

Dear Hiring Manager,

Re: Fines, Victoria, Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety. Customer Service Representative

I will bring a wealth of life experience to this role, that I will fulfil with outstanding customer service which I believe will be critical to satisfactorily performing this role.

Experience:

I have, most recently, operated my own business for 11 years, which has largely been problem-solving and solution-based in an extremely personalized, and sensitive arena.

Skills:

Very personalised communication was required across a wide range of mostly female clients.

I am competent at detailed documentation. It was necessary to accurately document my clients' requirements. I have always (usually) been able to find a good solution for each individual client's particular issues. Confidentiality is of vital importance in this work with women and their breast forms.

I believe my interpersonal skills are excellent.

I am competent at navigating the programs and computer systems that we set up for our business, and I can understand and follow a documented process.

I am disciplined, self-motivated, and adaptable.

The staff at Perfect Again became a highly skilled and competent team.

Attributes:

I am good at listening to people. Because of that, I feel I can read a situation, navigate its needs, and arrive at a solution. The customer is the most important part of this equation, and that must remain front and centre. I feel confident at being able to positively solve quite complex problems, which I think this role may require.

Performance:

In my time as Director of Perfect Again, I was able to find solutions for hundreds of women.

I am proud of this.

I would like the opportunity to discuss this position with you in more detail and how I can bring my skills to benefit your organisation.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Julie Brand.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales and Marketing

Own company
Portarlington, VIC
01.2014 - 05.2025
  • Conducted market research to assess the effectiveness of existing products and services.
  • Analysed customer data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas of improvement.
  • Developed creative content including brochures, videos, website copywriting.
  • Developed and implemented sales and marketing plans to maximize profitability.
  • Planned promotional events such as trade shows, conferences, webinars.
  • Generated leads through networking, cold calling, email campaigns.

Teacher Glass Studies Wathaurong

ATSIC
North Geelong, VIC
01.1999 - 12.1999
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.

Established Own Glass Studio

self
Fitzroy, VIC
01.1980 - 07.1994
  • Collaborated with architects and interior designers to create specific glassworks and murals as part of interior design.
  • Participated in various exhibitions.
  • I taught the hobby of lead-lighting to many different groups in the city and regional Victoria.
  • Designed and made many many customised artworks from glass for individuals and their homes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Diploma of Fine Art/Ceramic Design

CIT Caulfield Institute of Technology
Caulfield South, VIC
11-1978

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Customer relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Product launches
  • Product positioning
  • Customer portfolio management
  • Data confidentiality
  • Customer service

Languages Spoken

Italian
Professional

Timeline

Director of Sales and Marketing

Own company
01.2014 - 05.2025

Teacher Glass Studies Wathaurong

ATSIC
01.1999 - 12.1999

Established Own Glass Studio

self
01.1980 - 07.1994

Associate of Arts - Diploma of Fine Art/Ceramic Design

CIT Caulfield Institute of Technology
Julie Brand