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Marni Spicer

Marni Spicer

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Driven Small Business Owner with excellent business acumen, creativity and leadership skills. Offers advanced experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities and generating sales.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Warrior Women's Circles
05.2023 - Current
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
  • Fulfilled customer services.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.

Certified Life Coach

Dyscalculia.me
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
  • Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
  • Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.

Co Founder and Creator

Fables.world
02.2016 - 03.2022
  • Built the business from the ground up
  • Created all social media and online content
  • Co-desgined, several learning tools
  • Built supporting "fishing" website dyscalculia.me
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Drove sales through direct marketing and PR

New Busines Designer

Red Consultancy
01.2004 - 02.2005
  • Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
  • Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Collaborated with clients to address brand imaging and marketing style.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality graphics, illustrations and layouts.
  • Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
  • Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.

Web Master

M&C Saatchi
02.2001 - 12.2004
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Built and maintained global website with FLASH
  • Provided front-end website development using FLASH and other editing software.
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, and FLASH
  • Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
  • Created new business presentations with DREAMWEAVER and FLASH
  • Liaised with clients to help design global presentations

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Queensland College of Arts
Morningside, Brisbane

Associate of Science - Horse Husbandry And Equine Science

University of Queensland, Lawes Campus
Queensland

High School Diploma -

Mount Gravatt State High School
Mount Gravatt, QLD

Skills

  • Business Management and Development
  • Business Growth and Retention
  • Planning and Execution
  • Small Business Operations

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Warrior Women's Circles
05.2023 - Current

Certified Life Coach

Dyscalculia.me
04.2022 - 10.2023

Co Founder and Creator

Fables.world
02.2016 - 03.2022

New Busines Designer

Red Consultancy
01.2004 - 02.2005

Web Master

M&C Saatchi
02.2001 - 12.2004

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Queensland College of Arts

Associate of Science - Horse Husbandry And Equine Science

University of Queensland, Lawes Campus

High School Diploma -

Mount Gravatt State High School
Marni Spicer