KSS January eKourier 2024

WHO’S WHO

TEAM MEMBER PROFILES

Ashley Cause Team Support Manager - NSW

Amanda Coaker Assistant Manager - Rosebud Vic

Tell us about your career background: I have spent most of my career in Household Furniture Removals in various roles; customer service, corporate sales, import and export and management. What do you enjoy doing when not at KSS? (Hobbies/ Interests)? I am learning guitar, however it is taking a long time. I love updating old or ugly pieces of furniture into something modern and fresh. What are you reading now? The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter. What are you watching now? All the Lights We Cannot See What favourite foods or restaurant would you recommend? Anything Mexican, Thai or Indian. Where did you grow up and what was it like? I grew up in Frankston, we lived in a court and all the neighbours had children around the same age. I have great memories of always having someone to play with, making cubbies and sleep overs. Still keep in touch with some of them to this day. Favourite hangout people when not at work? I love spending as much time as I can with my family and my partner. Also my friends having a few drinks and lots of laughs. Favourite holiday destination or interesting place you’ve been to? We love camping and try to get away somewhere quite as often as possible, we are planning a big trip with some friends to Cape York soon.

Tell us about your career background: Starting work at 15, I've amassed more than 7 years of experience across multiple retail and hospitality industries. After completing high school, I deferred my university studies to pursue career opportunities in management. I began working as an Assistant Manager at an up-and-coming American fast-food chain, where I was given the opportunity to open two stores and work across three. Seeking to further my career in management, I applied to Kennards in June and also began studying at Tafe NSW digital campus. What do you enjoy doing when not at KSS? (Hobbies/ Interests)? I enjoy listening to music, gardening, spending time with family/friends. What are you reading now? Looking for Alaska by John Green What are you watching now? Greys Anatomy What favourite foods or restaurant would you recommend? The Taste Italian Grill in Campbelltown. Where did you grow up and what was it like? I grew up in Fairfield, a lively suburb located 30km away from Sydney’s CBD. The area is famous for its diverse community, vibrant food scene, and recreational areas. My favourite spot growing up was Fairfield Adventure Park. Favourite hangout people when not at work? My cat Margo! Favourite holiday destination or interesting place you’ve been to? I have been to Barcelona, Spain. I was convinced I was going to move there afterwards.

4 Kennards Kourier Jan 2024