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Susan Cearns Jenkins

Melbourne,VIC
"Factus non Verbus "
Douglas Mawson

Work History

System Consultant- Lectra System CAD/CAM

Advanced Technology and manufacture
NSW, VIC
  • Client acquisition
  • Service contracts
  • Software & hardware account management engaging new business development
  • Accomplished system salesperson, presented quotations, and finalized contractual agreements
  • Experience working with technology specialists, service technicians and trainers and contributed to system rollouts
  • I have over 8 years of experience in industrial automation and proprietary systems sales together with a foundation in software training

Software Trainer

Modulo 2
Singapore
  • Company Overview: Creative Textile Design Bureau for textile design fashion, automotive, interiors
  • Software and hardware demonstrations
  • Ran software material tests through the Modulo 2 Design Bureau for manufacturers of textile products
  • Assisted software developers in operating the CAD platform
  • Creative Textile Design Bureau for textile design fashion, automotive, interiors

CAD Operator

TEXCAD
Windsor, Victoria
  • Company Overview: Creative Textile Bureau for textile design and interiors
  • Operator with CDI technologies for TEXCAD
  • Platforms: IBM, SGI workstations
  • Creative Textile Bureau for textile design and interiors

Application software tester

Learning Federation
  • Company Overview: government-funded project
  • Access testing contract
  • Reviewed learning applications designed by teachers and lecturers – assets and resources for Australian schools’ education, pre-emptive project to integrate multi-media into Australian learning environments
  • Contributed input to testing guidelines within a project environment
  • Collaborated with test engineers assisting software developers by providing regular bug reports
  • Arranged test deliverables, gathered assets and resources, and analysed individual applications of each developer applications referred to me through the issue system
  • Evaluated software applications through test guidelines – defect reporting, tracking bugs to closure, adhering to prescribed methodology and strategy, reporting to the project leader and the test team leader
  • Government-funded project

Sessional Teacher

Holmesglen TAFE
  • Prepared class plans delivered curriculum content and reviewed assessments
  • Workplace training and classroom preparation, one-to-one support as well as supporting the needs of students and their unique abilities
  • Created assets and resources [cau1128a] [cau1128b] referenced skills acquisition criteria
  • Subjects: digital imaging and design fundamentals, mm authoring, product development, design fundamentals
  • Utilized required teaching formula acquired through university and cert 5

Sessional Teacher

Victoria University
Footscray
  • Subjects: Introduction to computing, database development and design fundamentals
  • Software training, planned assessments, conducted assessments, reviewed assessments
  • Workplace training experience, classroom preparation, and one-to-one support
  • Created assets and resources [VBH043] [VBH044] delivered the two weekly subjects and associated practical time
  • Referenced skills acquisition criteria
  • Utilized teaching method acquired through university and cert 5

PA to General Manager

Ring Computers & Prism Computers
01.1993 - 12.1993
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events under the supervision of the General Manager.
  • Responded to clients' requests for order of software security keys - applied for software keys and delivered the software key with the software with invoice which was a daily event. [ two businesses]
  • Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
  • Replenished storeroom on the advice of the general manager.
  • Facilitated smooth office operations by managing supplies inventory and overseeing maintenance requests.
  • Supported executives in achieving weekly agenda by proactively anticipating needs and addressing concerns promptly including bookings for the conference room and preparation of conference materials.
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.

Summary

Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy.

Effective communicator work well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.

Reliable business professional with experience in process improvement and learning about financial analysis within a university environment in 2025.

Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations in manufacturing textiles and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing simple data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major - Textile Design Industry

RMIT University, Melbourne

GC MM - Multi-media

Swinburne University, Hawthorn
01.2000 - 12.2000

Single Subject - Fundamentals - Trigonometry And Calculus

UNISA - Department of Mathamatical Science, Online -South Australia
02.2022 - 07.2025

Single Subject - Fundamentals of Mathematics

Murdoch University, Western Australia
05.2022 - 09.2023

Single Subject - Introduction To Calculus With Applications

Murdoch , Western Australia
05.2023 - 09.2023

Work Availability

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Interests

Sustainable finance

Software

Completing Introduction to Programming - Python in May 2025

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Client relationships

Teamwork and collaboration

Client engagement

Resource evaluation

Executive support

Requirements gathering

Performance tracking

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 9 in the development of ASTA Components single ply system in Victoria.

Timeline

Murdoch - Single Subject, Introduction To Calculus With Applications
05.2023 - 09.2023
Murdoch University - Single Subject, Fundamentals of Mathematics
05.2022 - 09.2023
UNISA - Department of Mathamatical Science - Single Subject, Fundamentals - Trigonometry And Calculus
02.2022 - 07.2025
Swinburne University - GC MM, Multi-media
01.2000 - 12.2000
PA to General Manager - Ring Computers & Prism Computers
01.1993 - 12.1993
System Consultant- Lectra System CAD/CAM - Advanced Technology and manufacture
Software Trainer - Modulo 2
CAD Operator - TEXCAD
Application software tester - Learning Federation
Sessional Teacher - Holmesglen TAFE
Sessional Teacher - Victoria University
RMIT University - Bachelor of Arts, Major - Textile Design Industry
Susan Cearns Jenkins