Overview
Work History
Education
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MERCIA JABLONSKI

NELSON BAY,NSW

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Shop Owner

Stitches & Art Pty Ltd
NELSON BAY, NSW
03.2017 - 12.2022
  • Established operational procedures and workflow planning for startup success.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Created staff work schedules, assigning specific duties to team members.
  • Supervised worker performance to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
  • Developed pricing structures based on market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through superior customer service.
  • Executed marketing campaigns on social media platforms to boost revenue and brand visibility.
  • Monitored inventory levels, placing orders to maintain optimal stock quantities.

Volunteer

Various Schools
Sydney
01.1999 - 11.2010
  • 2016-2017 - St. Phillips Christian College, Salamander Bay, Uniform Shop.
  • 2009-2014 - Pacific Hills Christian College, Dural. Assisted in various roles, including art classes and reading classes.
  • 1999-2006 - Tangara School for Girls, Cherrybrook. Organising fundraising events. I started, managed, trained, and umpired the Tangara Netball Club.
  • 2001-2009. Redfield College, Dural. Basketball team manager and scorer.

Lecturer

Northwest Community College
Castle Hill, NSW
02.2003 - 08.2003
  • Implemented Pitman Gold shorthand course to upgrade qualifications of students.
    Supported salary growth for students through enhanced resume content.
    Most students were encouraged by employers to undergo the program.

Associate Lecturer

Varsity College
Randburg, South Africa
02.1993 - 06.1998
  • Developed instructional and lecture plans aligned with course objectives for enhanced learning outcomes.
  • Fostered positive, inclusive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration among students.
  • Introduced debate-style discussions to boost student engagement and critical thinking skills.
  • Evaluated student performance monthly and tailored lessons to incorporate necessary improvements.
  • Provided individualized feedback to help students enhance academic performance effectively.
  • Created lesson plans and selected materials that supported positive learning experiences.
  • Assessed student work based on established criteria, delivering constructive feedback to facilitate growth.

Subjects taught were all Pitman's London based and final exam papers were sent to Pitmans London for marking and grading.

Subjects taught: English for Business Communication, Shorthand Pitmans 2000 and Gold, Typing, Word Processing, Excel, Marketing I, Accounting I, Human Resources I.

Various

Various
Various, Various
01.1983 - 12.1992
  • I've worked in a secretarial and marketing assistant capacities from 1983 - 1992 in South Africa. Companies include LTA Earthworks, OK Bazaars 1929, and Shell Co. Ltd.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing And Sales Management Diploma

Witwatersrand Technicon
Johannesburg, South Africa
11-1991

Some College (No Degree) - Executive Secretary And Personal Assistant (ESPA)

Witwatersrand Technikon
Johannesburg, South Africa
12-1982

High School Diploma -

Voortrekker Hoerskool
Boksburg, South Africa
12-1981

Skills

  • Operational and organisational procedures
  • Staff scheduling and supervision
  • Inventory management and market trends
  • Customer service and social media marketing
  • Visual merchandising
  • Lesson planning and quilting techniques, knitting and crochet classes, fabric selection
  • Alteration techniques and garment construction
  • Serger operation and machine sewing classes

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Shop Owner

Stitches & Art Pty Ltd
03.2017 - 12.2022

Lecturer

Northwest Community College
02.2003 - 08.2003

Volunteer

Various Schools
01.1999 - 11.2010

Associate Lecturer

Varsity College
02.1993 - 06.1998

Various

Various
01.1983 - 12.1992

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing And Sales Management Diploma

Witwatersrand Technicon

Some College (No Degree) - Executive Secretary And Personal Assistant (ESPA)

Witwatersrand Technikon

High School Diploma -

Voortrekker Hoerskool
MERCIA JABLONSKI