YASI KUDAGE DONA
St Agnes,SA
Summary
Trainer and Assessor (TAE40116) with experience delivering and assessing Certificate III learners and current hands-on retail business experience as a sole trader. Strong capability in competency-based training, assessment compliance, validation participation, and student management systems. Brings practical, real-world retail expertise including customer service, sales, visual merchandising, stock control, pricing, and small business operations to contextualise learning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer & Assessor / Fashion Lecturer
TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA
10.2019 - Current
- Delivered competency-based vocational training across Cert II–III cohorts in structured learning environments
- Conducted assessment, evidence collection, and maintained student records in line with RTO compliance requirements
- Assessed Certificate III learners and supported student progression and employability outcomes
- Participated in validation activities and applied continuous improvement practices
- Extensive use of student management systems and digital learning platforms
- Embedded workplace expectations such as timelines, quality standards, and commercial accountability
Owner–Operator
YASI A LA MODE
Adelaide, SA
06.2025 - Current
- Operate an ABN-registered sole trader retail business selling handmade products through markets and collective retail stores
- Manage end-to-end retail operations including stock planning, replenishment, and quality control
- Set retail pricing, calculated costs and profit margins, and managed cash flow
- Conduct cash handling and EFTPOS transactions
- Designed and implemented visual merchandising and in-store displays to increase sales
- Engaged directly with customers, handled enquiries, complaints, and returns, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Created and managed basic marketing content to promote products and drive foot traffic
- Maintained manual inventory control systems and completed basic bookkeeping and tax preparation
Garment Technician
Paladin Sportswear
Adelaide, SA
05.2017 - 02.2025
- Worked closely with sales teams and customers to understand requirements and deliver commercial outcomes
- Managed product specifications, samples, customer feedback, and quality standards
- Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve production issues
- Supported pricing, costing, and order accuracy
Education
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - TAE40116
S G Learning
Adelaide01.2019
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Fashion Design
Northumbria University
UK01.2010
Skills
- Competency-based training delivery and assessment
- Certificate III assessment experience
- Validation participation and compliance documentation
- Student management systems
- Retail sales and customer service
- Visual merchandising
- Stock control and inventory management
- Pricing and margin calculation
- Cash handling and EFTPOS
- Small business operations and bookkeeping basics
Availability
Available for face-to-face delivery, travel between campuses, and casual or sessional engagements.
References
- Mr. Brett McMahon, Brand and Content Specialist, Paladin Sportswear, Grange Road, Beverly, SA, 0402 069 609, brettm@blackchrome.com.au
- Ms. Vicky Harpas, Lecturer – Training and Assessment (TAE), TAFE SA – City Campus, 0413 728 781, vicky.harpas@tafesa.edu.au
Timeline
Owner–Operator
YASI A LA MODE
06.2025 - Current
Trainer & Assessor / Fashion Lecturer
TAFE SA
10.2019 - Current
Garment Technician
Paladin Sportswear
05.2017 - 02.2025
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - TAE40116
S G Learning
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Fashion Design
Northumbria University