Robyn MAHERRobyn will be supporting businesses in Broome
Originally from Scarborough Perth, Robyn has lived in Broome for the last 25 years and worked in the Kimberley tourism industry for the last two decades. Working in the hotel, 4WD tours, visitor services and destination marketing industries. Principle Consultant of Unique Kimberley a Tourism Consulting company she developed in 2016, Robyn has developed a strategic focus on using social media and other digital platforms to help businesses achieve their marketing goals.
Robyn's extensive experience in destination marketing gives her a strategic understanding of the unique challenges facing tourism operators in the Kimberley. Robyn works with businesses to develop their marketing resources to give them the widest possible reach to connect with people wanting to experience their product in the unique Kimberley. |
Catherine TRIBBLECatherine will be supporting businesses in Broome
Catherine has lived and worked in Broome since 2002 and understands the challenges of operating a business in a regional and remote area such as the Kimberley. She is qualified in Human Resources, has a Cert IV in Training & Assessment, and a Cert IV in Work Health & Safety. She is a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute and is currently completing her studies to become a Certified Practitioner of HR.
She has worked in the HR field since 2000 and has held management and generalist roles in Human Resources. In 2014 she commenced her own business consulting to small to medium-sized organisations providing solutions to their HR needs. Her skills and experience lie in Attraction and Retention, Recruitment, Selection and Induction, Training and Development, People and Performance Management, Workplace Safety and Health and Risk Management. She can provide advice and solutions across all areas of HR from job design to managing the legally compliant exit of an employee from your business. She has experience in regional Local Government, Health Services and various small businesses in a range of different industries from auto-motive, hospitality, community services and agriculture. She has skills in people management processes and practices, to help get the most from your valued staff, while you focus on what you do best — managing your business. As a skilled communicator, she listens and takes the time to understand the business you are in and your particular needs. Catherine can provide current, compliant, effective and tailored solutions, harnessing her range of experience with staffing issues, whilst bringing perspectives from a range of industries to the discussions. Contact her today to discuss solutions to your HR needs. |
Kim CURRYKim will be supporting businesses in Broome
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Sibylle will be supporting businesses in Broome
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Chris MAHERChris will be supporting businesses in Broome
Chris arrived in Broome in February 1992. After working as a Regional Coordinator for Disability Services Commission he left the Public Service in 2003 to start his first small business. That business, Art House Framing and Art Supplies, has grown to be the largest Art Supplies store in Country WA, with a national online customer base.
In 2012 he started IT Bandwagon a small tech company focused on website development and SEO for small to medium sized businesses. IT Bandwagon has developed sites for over 50 discreet businesses with a focus on eCommerce and online business solutions. Chris became Director of Digital Strategies for Unique Kimberley, an innovative tourism consulting service based in Broome and servicing the unique Kimberley region of Western Australia. He has also developed and delivered a range of digital marketing workshops in the Kimberley. Much of the content of those workshops have focused on assisting businesses to increase their digital reach. Skilled in Photography, Event Management, Art, Festivals, Social Marketing and Web Design. Chris is a strong information technology professional with a Batchelor of Arts focused in Social Science from Edith Cowan University. |
Mardi TICKMardi will be supporting businesses in Broome and Derby on request
Mardi holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, is a registered BAS agent and Member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.
Previously she has taught MYOB, Xero and Small Business at TAFE and the government’s New Enterprise Incentive Scheme to people starting their own businesses. |
Gail GOWERGail will be supporting tourism businesses in the Kimberley - based in Broome
Gail has spent 35 years in the tourism industry. Her wide range of experience covers marketing, sales, and development for a niche travel Wholesaler, working for a State Tourism Authority based in London and Perth, managing Broome Visitor Centre and General Manager positions with accommodation properties. For the last 12 years she has run her own tourism consulting business from Broome.
For the past 26 years Gail has lived in Broome. Having also lived in Kununurra and Darwin, has given her a strong affinity, and understanding of the issues affecting regional Australia and the challenges of living and operating businesses in remote locations. She has an extremely strong network of local contacts encompassing tourism, hospitality, and general businesses across the Kimberley. Offering sales, marketing, and product development support to a range of tourism businesses in the Kimberley, Gail is able to call on the experience gained from varied roles in tourism to provide a practical understanding of the industry and to work with the travel industry to grow business. Gail has been heavily involved with mentoring roles particularly for Indigenous businesses throughout the state. She works closely with many operators on the Dampier Peninsula and in remote Kimberley locations to help build their operations and market their business. A career highlight was being awarded Australia’s North West Tourism Individual Award for Excellence in April 2012 for her contribution to the tourism industry in the region. |
Derby - Fitzroy Crossing
Stewart MILNE
Stewart will be supporting businesses in Derby - Fitzroy Crossing
Stewart has been based in Derby since 2011 when he expanded his accounting business into the Kimberley. He has a strong financial background and been an accountant since 2007 after gaining experience in Banking and Finance with Westpac Bank for 15 years and 5 years as a finance broker. He holds a degree in finance and banking and a post graduate diploma in corporations law. He has experience in running a business as a company secretary and financial controller and runs his own business with offices in Perth and Derby. He is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and has a broad knowledge in financial management.
Stewart is also involved in the Derby Chamber of Commerce as past President and has a strong motivation to promote the Kimberley as a whole to the broader community. He has a strong affinity and understanding of the issues affecting regional Australia and the challenges of living and operating businesses in remote locations.
Stewart is also involved in the Derby Chamber of Commerce as past President and has a strong motivation to promote the Kimberley as a whole to the broader community. He has a strong affinity and understanding of the issues affecting regional Australia and the challenges of living and operating businesses in remote locations.
Natika HAWES-WRIGHTNatika will be supporting businesses across the Kimberley, and is based in Kununurra
Natika holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and has worked in and with the West Australian Community Resource Network since 2000. In this time she has been involved in a range of digital mediums and is proficient in enabling small businesses and not for profit groups to facilitate their own easy to manage online presences.
Natika runs her own consultancy business in Kununurra, focussing on supporting small and micro businesses in their digital marketing needs including simple, cost effective websites, cloud based storage and mobile integration. She has a strong troubleshooting background in Mac OS and iOS and video conferencing. Natika has lived and worked in the East Kimberley since 2002 and has a passion for the region and the opportunities it presents to its residents and small business and how digital solutions can help bridge the geographical isolation and offer opportunities to the region. |
Wendy CASEYWendy will be supporting businesses in Kununurra
Wendy comes to you with a plethora of experience in various fields. Her primary focus is offering business development services across Northern Australia. Her main interests lay in new enterprise start-ups, financial management, and career progression. She holds qualifications in Small Business Management, Bookkeeping and Accounting, and Training and Assessing to back up her experience in these arenas.
Her unquenchable thirst for all things Kimberley has awarded her roles with East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce, East Kimberley Small Business Centre, North Regional Tafe and various local community groups. Wendy finds connecting with people and linking them to opportunities is the most satisfying outcome of community engagement. Her past experience derives from the Hospitality sector; a 4-year stint on Hamilton Island in Food and Beverage and Events, a Front Office traineeship with Accor Hotels, Management roles in Port Douglas resorts, the exclusive Bloomfield Lodge and El Questro’s booking office which, at the time, was located right the heart of Kununurra. Wendy has owned and operated successful businesses since then and continues today to help people achieve their own dream of success. Her greatest strength is creative thinking and innovative business concepts that are designed to set you apart from your competitors and make your business shine. It should not be a question of ‘Will my business work?' but "HOW do I get my business to work?" When you ask that, then the journey begins. |
Justine SALERNOJustine will be supporting businesses in Kununurra
Successful business practice is the active environment in which Justine has continually progressed personally and professionally.
With over 15 years of specific training in the most advanced social technology in solving human conflict, Justine’s involvement in this field is cutting edge, highly valued and continually expanding. Constant empirical research has enabled Justine to practically demonstrate what is required to build functional, enduring and cohesive human relationships. With this ‘cooperation technology’, any relationship, team or organisation of people put together, will not break down from the inside through unresolvable conflict. It is from this essential foundation in business relationships in which Justine has established her experience in law, sales, marketing, project management, leadership and training and consultancy. Justine’s practical knowledge of these key areas provides a well-rounded approach to business management. Having lived in Kununurra for the past decade, Justine has an appreciation of the challenges of living and operating businesses in rural and remote locations. Justine has qualifications which include a Bachelor of Business (International Business), Diploma in Export Management and is currently studying a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. With her keen ability to develop strong business relationships, commitment to silver service and a vision for regional development, Justine continually demonstrates the attitude that working with the ‘human element’ is the key to success. |
Rebecca CLARKERebecca will be supporting businesses in Kununurra
Rebecca Clarke Ba.Sci Hort, Ma. Env.Sci is a Horticultural Scientist who has lived in Wyndham and Kununurra for 12 years.
Rebecca has significant experience in business management, having managed two of her own small businesses and providing management consultancy for other companies, as well as working as an international advisor for AusAID in Timor Leste. Rebecca's expertise lies in admin support, compliance, workplace health and safety (WHS), recruitment, research, report writing, HR, audit preparation, and project management. Rebecca aims to provide in-person consultation to assist small business clients to streamline their administrative processes, maintain compliance with industry regulations, prioritise employee health and safety, and manage projects efficiently. Rebecca also has a passion for supporting small businesses to access the EK DAMA in order to obtain a skilled and long-term workforce. |
