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WOMEN IN COLLISION
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PAINT&PANEL JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2019 WWW.PAINTANDPANEL.COM.AU
CATEGORY: OWNER/MANAGER
VERONICA JORY
SMASH REPAIR SOLUTIONS, VIC/NSW/QLD
FIERCELY EFFICIENT: Jory’s director Chris Beatty gave her a glow- ing tribute, pointing out her incredible commitment to the company, her intelligence, empathy and uncompromisingly high standards. As she has progressed through the company she has recruited women along the way and has helped to introduce a culture of zero tolerance to inequality or discrimination in workplace, challenging the masculine stereotype in the trade.
SHANA MOHAMMED GRAHAM HILL SMASH REPAIRS NSW POWERHOUSE BEHIND THE BUSINESS: Mohammed is typ- ical of the women in so many family businesses. From pay- roll, to job bookings, from li- aising with the industry and customers to marketing, to washing up after ‘the boys’. Apart from fixing cars, she pretty much does it all. Mo- hammed worked at IAG for 10 years in motor claims so un- derstands the business from both sides of the fence. “It’s my thorough financial man- agement that has brought our business to where it is today.
We have just acquired another unit to expand our business. We take on any obstacle as a chal- lenge. Our plan is to build a legacy for our kids and grand kids and keep growing.”
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE
KATE ZOVI WALLABY CRASH SUPPLIES, NSW GOING THE EXTRA MILE: Zovi has been with the company for 20 years and over that time has availed herself of every opportu- nity to learn more about the industry from training courses to travelling to rel- evant events. Her knowl- edge allows her to support Wallaby customers with any concern or technical query. Her colleagues say she is so pleasant to work with she makes coming to work enjoyable, is always helping and has a fantastic positive attitude.
KELSEY MCWILLIAM
AUDI CENTRE BRISBANE QLD
TECHNICAL TRAILBLAZER: McWilliam has excelled in her role as parts interpreter. In 2017 she won the Audi Australia Apprentice of the Year and has recently finished her two year Audi Parts Appren- ticeship. Her positive, common sense attitude has won over many customers for who she ensures have all the technical information they need to fit the parts supplied. She loves the variety of the indus- try and keeping up with vehicle technology as it evolves.
Thank you to our sponsors IAG for their continued support, engagement with and championing of the women in collision awards and seminar.