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Work History
Education
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Certification
Languages
Affiliations
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Melinda Toms

Stanthorpe,QLD

Summary

Diverse career spans fashion, business, and the wool industry. Volunteering has developed strong interpersonal skills and adaptability in various environments. Highly motivated with a proven work ethic and ability to master new skills independently. Ready to embrace new challenges and contribute effectively to team success. Seeking a part-time position.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer - Secretary

Stanthorpe State High School P&C
Stanthorpe, QLD
02.2024 - Current
  • Prepare agendas and accurate minutes for general and subcommittee meetings using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Maintain paper and electronic filing systems for confidential documents; organise files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
  • Provide administrative support to the P&C President. Including the preparation of staff contracts, leave forms, and performance reviews.
  • Prepare grant submissions.
  • Lead the 2025 Tastes and Tunes subcommittee; arranged sponsorships, permits, insurance, and try-booking ticketing. Liaised with the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society, local emergency services, and Southern Downs Regional Council representatives. Recruited volunteers and drew up rosters.

Farm/Business Duties

Melinda Shackleton Pty Ltd
Stanthorpe, QLD
04.2010 - Current
  • My farm duties include assisting at shearing as a rouseabout, which includes picking up fleeces, sweeping, and skirting fleeces.
  • I also assist with lamb marking and calf marking, and if an animal is sick or injured.
  • Company bookwork: write invoices, pay invoices, submit BAS, run payroll (payroller software), and prepare our books for our accountant. Manage insurance, banking and professional/business registrations.
  • Our property is certified under the Genesys Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). For this, I compile the documentation in preparation for our annual audits.

Freelance Pattern Maker/Grader

Anna Thomas Pty Ltd
Stanthorpe, QLD
07.2002 - Current
  • Create patterns (Gerber pattern design system) and a specification sheet (Excel) reflecting the designer's brief.
  • Work closely with the designer to determine the best methods of garment construction for the style and fabric.
  • Measure and check the prototype and production samples.
  • Attend fittings either in person or via video call.
  • Make alterations to patterns, grade patterns, and update the specification sheet for bulk production.
  • Manage your own workload to ensure that company timelines are met.

Volunteer - Consumer Representative

Stanthorpe Hospital
Stanthorpe, QLD
01.2012 - 02.2015
  • Member of Mothers United for Maternity Services, Stanthorpe (MUMSS), who advocated for and achieved new maternity suites for the Stanthorpe Hospital.
  • Consumer representative on the DDHHS steering committee for the Stanthorpe Hospital Maternity Refurbishment.

Senior Woven Apparel Technologist

Country Road Clothing Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
05.2000 - 07.2002
  • Managed a team of apparel technologists, pattern makers, sample cutters, and sample machinists for all woven men's and women's apparel.
  • My team developed garments based on the design team briefs to achieve the highest quality standards of fit and construction, and to meet production deadlines.

Garment Technician Womenswear - Jackets

Country Road Clothing Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
01.1997 - 05.2000
  • Lead the team of a pattern maker, sample cutter, and sample machinist.
  • Responsible for creating tailored jackets and coats based on the design teams brief.
  • I ensured the fit and construction met company standards, and company production deadlines.

Senior Pattern Maker - Tailoring

Country Road Clothing Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
06.1994 - 01.1997
  • Create patterns and specifications for women's jackets and coats based on the designer's brief.
  • Brief the sample cutter and sample machinist to ensure the sample is made to reflect the pattern and specification sheet.
  • Attend fittings with the designer, make alterations, and finalise the pattern and specifications for production.
  • Responsible for training an Assistant Pattern Maker.

Pattern Maker / Grader

Fletcher Jones Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
01.1989 - 04.1993
  • Using Gerber pattern design software, create a pattern based on the designer's brief, attend fittings, and update and grade the pattern for bulk production.

Education

Associate Diploma of Arts - Fashion

Mt Gravatt TAFE
Brisbane, QLD
06-1988

Completed High School (Year 12) -

Centenary Heights State High School
Toowoomba, QLD
12.1985

Skills

  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Focused on detail and accuracy
  • Work independently to achieve agreed timeframes
  • Adhere strictly to confidentiality expectations
  • Kind and compassionate towards others

Certification

QLD Drivers Licence expires 07/01/28

Languages

English

Affiliations

  • gardening
  • sewing
  • keeping fit

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer - Secretary

Stanthorpe State High School P&C
02.2024 - Current

Volunteer - Consumer Representative

Stanthorpe Hospital
01.2012 - 02.2015

Farm/Business Duties

Melinda Shackleton Pty Ltd
04.2010 - Current

Freelance Pattern Maker/Grader

Anna Thomas Pty Ltd
07.2002 - Current

Senior Woven Apparel Technologist

Country Road Clothing Pty Ltd
05.2000 - 07.2002

Garment Technician Womenswear - Jackets

Country Road Clothing Pty Ltd
01.1997 - 05.2000

Senior Pattern Maker - Tailoring

Country Road Clothing Pty Ltd
06.1994 - 01.1997

Pattern Maker / Grader

Fletcher Jones Pty Ltd
01.1989 - 04.1993

Associate Diploma of Arts - Fashion

Mt Gravatt TAFE

Completed High School (Year 12) -

Centenary Heights State High School

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