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Marie-Claire Takura

Marie-Claire Takura

English Teacher
Chiba,12

Summary

With a dynamic background as a Supply Chain Assistant/Procurement Assistant. Working in Supply Chain brings a unique blend of organizational prowess, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills. This experience in managing logistics and procurement has honed my ability to streamline processes and negotiate effectively, while my role as an educator has sharpened my interpersonal skills and adaptability These transferable skills make me well-equipped to thrive in diverse, fast-paced environments, ensuring efficiency and fostering positive relationships."

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

English Teacher

ITTTI Japan
Chiba
03.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading and speaking with children as young as 3 years old to teenagers as old as 17.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.

Procurement Assistant/Supply Chain Assistant

LESAFFRE ZIMBABWE
1 2022 - 02.2023
  • Collaborate with local and international vendors to ensure compliance with logistics requirements and resolve issues with service providers
  • Interact with suppliers to ensure high quality, competitive cost and on-time delivery
  • Issuing 10 to 20 purchase orders in a day for different departments within the plant
  • Ensure that orders received are accurate
  • Work closely with relevant departments to ensure products purchased are in line with the needs of the company
  • Conduct competitor analysis to identify popular products
  • Keep accurate records of purchases made
  • Compile Export Documents for weekly consignments.
  • Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
  • Enhanced supplier relations through consistent communication, fostering a positive working relationship and securing better pricing options.

Part Time English as a Second Language Teacher

ENGOO, BIBO GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY
Capetown
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Tailoring my teaching style in accordance with my student's needs
  • Discussing articles and doing grammar exercises with advanced students and proactively correcting their mistakes
  • Preparing and developing lesson material to improve students reading, writing, and conversing skills
  • Teaching kids and making sure to use total physical response which are physical movements using hand and body when teaching
  • Assessing students' progress and making reports.

Part Time Waitress and Barista

The Eatery Woodfired Grill, Claremont
Capetown
06.2016 - 06.2021
  • Serving the 20 to 30 guests during events in an accommodating manner
  • Applying positive suggestive sales approach to guide guests
  • Staying up to date with point of sales software used by the restaurant
  • Assisting with Monthly food and beverage specials
  • Conversing and interacting with customers visiting Capetown and locals.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Supply Chain Management (CUM LAUDE) - Supply Chain Management

Management College of Southern Africa
Capetown, South Africa
01.2018 - 06.2021

Skills

Complex diary management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Supplier negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Import-Export Regulations

Relationship Building

International purchasing

Classroom Management

Positive Reinforcement

Peer Feedback

Time Management

Team Teaching

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/19/1997
  • Nationality: Zimbabwean

References

  • Oscar Chinagana, Lesaffre Zimbabwe, Bristol Rd, Gweru, +263 73 101 9374, o.chinagana@lesaffre.com
  • Kelsey Vraagom, Manager, The Eatery Woodfired Grill, Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa, +27 826 312 526, vraagomkelsey@gmail.com
  • Fungai Chiruka, Facilitator, MANCOSA (Cape Town Campus), fungaichiruka@outlook.com, +27 616 753 568

Languages

English, Shona
Native language
French
Elementary
A2

Interests

Photography

Writing

Reading

Timeline

English Teacher

ITTTI Japan
03.2023 - Current

Part Time English as a Second Language Teacher

ENGOO, BIBO GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY
06.2020 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Supply Chain Management (CUM LAUDE) - Supply Chain Management

Management College of Southern Africa
01.2018 - 06.2021

Part Time Waitress and Barista

The Eatery Woodfired Grill, Claremont
06.2016 - 06.2021

Procurement Assistant/Supply Chain Assistant

LESAFFRE ZIMBABWE
1 2022 - 02.2023
Marie-Claire TakuraEnglish Teacher