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Work History
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MASEJENG MARION PHASHA

MASEJENG MARION PHASHA

Lecturer
Bonza Bay

Summary

I am a creative and innovative professional with a strong fashion background. My key strengths include research, strong analytical and logical skills. I am proactive and have an exceptional eye for detail, innovative, have good communication skills and interpersonal skills. I enjoy working in a team and helping others progress; at the same time, I work very well independently. I consider myself as a fast learner who is able to work with little/no supervision, a hard worker, driven, focused and punctual person who is determined to confront challenges until better solutions that add effectiveness and efficiency to the organization are found.




Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
Languages

Work History

Change Champion Network

Walter Sisulu University
10.2023 - Current

Nominated to serve as a Change Champion to assist in enabling structure establishment that ensures the implementation of strategic Vision 2030 projects as well as other future change management interventions in the university.

External moderator

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2020 - Current

Moderated students work to verify compliance with set benchmarks and standards. Incorporating feedback to improve activity and delivery.


Modules are listed below:


  • TEX206D - Textiles
  • DGS30PT - Creative Design
  • DGS30QT - Drawing & Illustration
  • TCL300T - Theory of Clothing
  • APP107V - Applied Theory and Practice
  • SPT400T - Specialized Clothing IV,
  • EDS315D - Entrepreneurship
  • DGS30QT- Drawing & Illustration
  • DGS30PT - Design Studies
  • DES306D - Design Studies
  • FAP107V - Fashion Design Practice
  • DPJ108G - Design Project
  • COT107V - Construction Technology
  • APP107V - Applied Theory and Practice


Lecturer

Water Sisulu University. Department of Visual Arts - Fashion Department
East London
07.2020 - Current
  • Lecture classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
  • Engage, motivate and inspire students to develop thirst for knowledge.
  • Encourage students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
  • Design student module guides, assessments and course content, including lecture material, project development and assignments.
  • Contribute to the departmental engagement requirements and committee's.

Modules lectured:

1.1. FAS15W0: Drawing Illustration 1 - (2024)

1.2. HOC26W0: History 2 - (2023- present)

1.3. CRT36W0: Creative Design 3- (2020 - present)

1.4. TED36W0: Technical Drawing 3 – (2020 – present)

1.5. FAS36W0: Drawing Illustration 3 - (2021- present)

1.6. HOC36W0:History 3- (2020- present)

1.7.PRF36W0: Professional skills 1- - (2020- 2023)

1.8. PAT26W0: Pattern Construction 2 - (2020- 2022)

1.9. HOC15W0: History 1- (2020)

Student assistant

UNISA
Johannesburg
08.2014 - 11.2017
  • Voluntary student assistant in the Consumer science department while completing my Masters studies - Researcher focus: 3D data collection with 3D Body Scanning; Apparel, Health and Consumer Research

External Marker

UNISA
Johannesburg
07.2014 - 07.2017

Marked students work using standardised criteria to determine abilities and learning requirements.


Modules are listed below:

  • Clothing and Textile Project - CLO2604
  • Textiles: Fibres - CLO2601
  • Evaluation of Apparel - CLO73703
  • Textiles, Yarns, Fabric and Finishes - CLO73704
  • Fashion Buying and styling - Project - CLO73708

Fashion Mentee

ASM Fashion Consulting Agency
Johannesburg
02.2012 - 06.2012

Worked productively with various designers and manufacturers in the fashion industry to achieve common goals.

  • Ushering at SAANA fashion show
  • Internship with Anna Marie Pretorius (Kottin & Twille) for South African Fashion Week S/S 2012 preparations, which also led to assisting Craig Jacobs (Fundudzi) with a few garments for his show

Sales assistant

Nine West in Menlyn
Pretoria
04.2011 - 07.2011
  • Increased store sales through targeted selling in line with current marketing initiatives and promotions.
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours.
  • Unpacked merchandise on arrival, conducting stock checks to verify good condition.
  • Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.


Fashion Designer

Self- Employed
Groblersdal
01.2010 - 01.2014

Designing and making clothes for clients - inclusive of client consultations, design sketches, pattern making, fabric sourcing and garment production.


Education

Outcome Based Assessment Training (Moderator) certificate -

Gare Kgare Projects Pty Ltd
South Africa

Outcome Based Assessment Training (Assessor) cert -

Gare Kgare Projects Pty Ltd
South Africa

Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR certificate -

University of Johannesburg
South Africa

Master of consumer Science - Clothing

University of South Africa
South Africa

Btech - Fashion Design

Tshwane University of Technology
South Africa

National Diploma in Fashion Design - Fashion Design

Tshwane University of Technology
South Africa
/2007 - /2009

Matric -

Belfast Academy
South Africa

Skills

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Accomplishments

Research Publications and Article presentations:

· Publication: Journal of Consumer Science: 14 December 2020. Available at: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jfecs/article/view/202118

· Presented article: Btech Dissertation at the 11th International SAAFECS & 6th IFHE Conference: 27 February - 1 March 2013


Other achievements:

· Training Course on Clothing and Garment Design and Manufacturing for South Africa in the Republic of China: 11-31 October 2019

· Vukani Fashion Awards finalist: October 2014

· Foschini/Nokia Fashion Competition finalist: 2009


Leadership skills:

· Class Representative at Tshwane University of Technology (2007-2009)

· Hostel Prefect in High school (2006)

· Class Representative committee in High school (2006)


Additional Information

Development of class activity learning materials and study guides for the 2020 new curriculum for the following subjects at Tshwane University of Technology, Fashion Design Department. 2019

1.1. Garment Technology 2 - GAT206D

1.2. Fashion Illustration 2 - DES206D,

1.3. Fashion Design Practice - FAP407

1.4. Clothing Factory and Management Technology 2 - GAT206D

1.5. Work Integrated Learning 1 - WIF205D

Timeline

Change Champion Network

Walter Sisulu University
10.2023 - Current

Lecturer

Water Sisulu University. Department of Visual Arts - Fashion Department
07.2020 - Current

External moderator

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2020 - Current

Student assistant

UNISA
08.2014 - 11.2017

External Marker

UNISA
07.2014 - 07.2017

Fashion Mentee

ASM Fashion Consulting Agency
02.2012 - 06.2012

Sales assistant

Nine West in Menlyn
04.2011 - 07.2011

Fashion Designer

Self- Employed
01.2010 - 01.2014

Outcome Based Assessment Training (Moderator) certificate -

Gare Kgare Projects Pty Ltd

Outcome Based Assessment Training (Assessor) cert -

Gare Kgare Projects Pty Ltd

Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR certificate -

University of Johannesburg

Master of consumer Science - Clothing

University of South Africa

Btech - Fashion Design

Tshwane University of Technology

National Diploma in Fashion Design - Fashion Design

Tshwane University of Technology
/2007 - /2009

Matric -

Belfast Academy
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