Maria Ahumada
Kensington,NSW
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Lead Educator
Only About Children
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing daily routines, planning adaptive and inclusive lessons, and building strong relationships with families and team.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Improved child behaviour by developing and implementing behaviour management plans based on positive reinforcement strategies.
- Mentored students and new educators in best practices for teaching and assessed their progress.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Managed classroom materials effectively, ensuring organization and accessibility.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, sending monthly reports to families about their development.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as field trips and family nights, enriching the childcare experience for all involved.
Product Marketing Manager
Cencosud
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Drove marketing initiatives to increase product visibility and market performance for Santa Isabel, one of Chile's largest supermarket stores.
- Led external agencies to develop promotions, analyze sales, manage trade shows and purchase media,
- Established strong relationships with industry influencers to enhance brand credibility and amplify messaging.
- Cultivated partnerships with external agencies to produce high-quality creative assets aligned with brand guidelines and overall marketing objectives.
- Conducted regular reviews of marketing spend, optimizing budgets for maximum return on investment across multiple channels.
- Performed thorough market research and competitive analysis to understand and effectively communicate product value proposition.
- Supported marketing programs and campaigns with content and messaging to drive demand.
- Enhanced brand awareness through the creation of compelling promotional materials and campaigns.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment that facilitated professional growth and development within the marketing team.
Customer Relationship Management Specialist
Cencosud
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Actively contributed to company growth by leveraging insights from customer data within the CRM system for strategic decisionmaking.
- Optimized product positioning with targeted messaging for various customer segments.
- Collaborated with the IT team to develop a software for personalized marketing initiatives.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify opportunities for expansion and growth.
- Conducted inventory checks for retail products, ensuring availability of best-selling items.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and opportunities for improvement within the retail environment.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
- Optimized email campaigns to increase open and click-through rates.
- Optimized segment space automation growth by leading marketing strategy and content creation.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
Kool Kids Training College
Sydney, NSW01.2023
Yoga Instructor - Yoga
The Center of Your Heart
Santiago, Chile01.2016
Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism
Diego Portales University
Santiago, Chile01.2014
Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication - Advertisment & Marketing
Diego Portales University
Santiago, Chile01.2012
Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational and planning skills
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Spanish speaking
Certification
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- The HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Australian Driver's Licence
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Childcare Lead Educator
Only About Children
09.2021 - Current
Product Marketing Manager
Cencosud
12.2016 - 01.2018
Customer Relationship Management Specialist
Cencosud
02.2015 - 11.2016
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- The HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Australian Driver's Licence
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
Kool Kids Training College
Yoga Instructor - Yoga
The Center of Your Heart
Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism
Diego Portales University
Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication - Advertisment & Marketing
Diego Portales University
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