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MEET OUR MEMBERS
Rebecca Bodman
Marketing and Content Coordinator Business Chicks | MEMBER SINCE Jan 2011About me
After completing a business degree and 'doing my time' in hospitality I've found my home at Business Chicks! It feels so good to be in an environment that is not competitive; but instead encourages and facilitates sharing, learning and the bettering of each other. I'm a lover of words and incredible stories; I'm passionate about everyone receiving the same chan...
Melissa Miller
Managing Director Servcorp Canberra | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2011About me
We do a fundraising event in Canberra to raise funds for various charities or organisations that need assistance - runs once every 18 months. Have a big family (children & step-children) so spend time travelling with them and involved in their activities also. Enjoy time with friends and family.
Danielle Mesa
HR & Change Management Lead Lend Lease | MEMBER SINCE Aug 2012Heidi Helyard
Director Bluewood Studio | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2011About me
Heidi graduated from UNSW’s renowned College of Fine Arts (COFA) in 1997 with a Bachelor of Design (1st class hons) majoring in Graphic Design. She is proud of the solid foundation her tertiary studies provided, and has since returned as a guest lecturer in typography at COFA and St George TAFE. She is a Professional member of The Australian Graphic Design Asso...
DIEM FUGGERSBERGER
Business Owner Berger Ingredients Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2012About me
I started a food company in 2009 called Berger Ingredients situated in Sydney. My business enables me to combine the two things that I enjoy the most - my family and my passion for food; I love cooking. Many of my family members work in the business. The nature of the business is the market research, recipe development and manufacture of fresh, natural and culina...
Claire Mallon
Principal Juris Prudentia Legal | MEMBER SINCE Nov 2012About me
Aside from a Bachelor of Laws I also have a Masters of Health Law and a degree in Japanese language. I do screen-writing and jazz ballet in my spare time and I live with a recalcitrant Bengal cat who has anger-management issues.
Susan Le Roux
Corporate BDM - Events Trippas White Group | MEMBER SINCE Sep 2011About me
Having a Hotel and Resort background, combined with a stint of owning my own destination-marketing business, I'm passionate about finding the right venue/solution for your next meeting/event.... ISES executive committee member for 3 years, I'm now looking forward to participating in the MEA Mentor Program to expand and grow (myself) and my mentor-ee...
Bree Vreedenburgh
Organisational Consultant BV International | MEMBER SINCE Jan 2012About me
While starting up my business, I still masquerade as the Operations Manager for a worldwide educational software sensation called Moodle. At Moodle, I do what I'm good at, that is, innovating better use of resources so that the business can be it's best. With responsibility across HR, Accounting, Logistics, Office Management, Trademark matters and a little Execu...
Maria De Conno
Director Fig Tree Marketing | MEMBER SINCE May 2011About me
At Fig Tree Marketing our Marketing approach is to Connect, Engage and Grow your business. I'm passionate about my two kids, organic and natural foods and skincare. Live with hubby, kids, dog, birds, fish and the occasional koala.
Christine Mack
Sustainability Intern Metcash | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2012About me
I like to read, surf and scuba dive. I'm also impassioned about women's opportunities in business.
Melissa Simpson
Regional Business Manager ITP WA Regional | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2011About me
I am a recent widow with three young girls. Trying to find the balance between work and home is always a battle but one I am happy to take on.
Teagan Dowler
Managing Director NxtGenNow | MEMBER SINCE Aug 2011About me
With a strong history of working in the blue collar sector with some of Australia's largest Construction and Mining houses, I have well and truly cut my teeth on a variety of meaty "people" issues. I am experienced in rolling out ground level HR policies and procedures as well as the development and facilitation of strategic leadership development and cultural ch...
Meg Thomas
Video Partnerships Manager Adconion Media Group | MEMBER SINCE Aug 2012About me
I currently manage the instream partner development team at Adconion/smartclip, driving publisher acquisition and buying strategies that ensure network growth and the achievement of our business goals. I also help to develop and execute our video product strategy in Australia, ensuring that our market position and innovation exceeds the expectations of our Agenc...
Isabella Duda
Relationship Manager ANZ | MEMBER SINCE Jun 2011sarah smith
Division Manager Robert Half/OfficeTeam | MEMBER SINCE Aug 2012About me
After completing a degree in Organizational Communication and Exercise Science, I started my career with OfficeTeam in San Jose California. It was there that I gained my experience working with various industries and developing loyal client relationships. After almost two years of working in the turbulent times of the Silicon Valley, I transferred to Melbourne t...
Louise Batchelor
Director Students Curtin University | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2013About me
I also have a passion for cooking and international travel.
Mike Penfold
Principal Marketing Professionals Australia | MEMBER SINCE Nov 2011About me
Not your typical Business Chick, more like a Rooster, but I love working with women. And how better to do that than through Biz Chicks! As a respected Business & Marketing Consultant, I am distressed to know that most Australian SMEs are such poor performers; the stats are indeed shocking! According to the Small and Medium Enterprise Association of Australia (...
Louise Dark
Analyst Accenture | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2013About me
Prior to joining Accenture I completed a Bachelor of Business (International Business), a Bachelor of Laws, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. I'm looking forward to being admitted as a lawyer in June 2013.
Esther Warren
Project Engineer John Holland | MEMBER SINCE Jun 2011About me
I love to travel! I've recently returned from a trip to Vietnam but my two most favourite cities in the world are Paris and New York.
Allison Manners
Director Beach Stays Australia Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Jul 2012About me
I am passionate about the tourism industry, leadership for women & the success of women in business.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SYDNEY BUSINESS CHICKS BREAKFAST WITH ALISA CAMPLIN
FRI 21 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION FROM 6.50AM FOR A 7.15AM START. ENDS AT 9AM.Where: Grand Ballroom, The Westin Sydney, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Price: Premium members - $99.00 Subscribers - $115.00 Table of 10 - $990.00
- SYDNEY BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 26 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PM - SYDNEY BUSINESS CHICKS HIGH TEA WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 26 JUL 2013, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
BRISBANE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
TUE 23 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Hotel Brisbane, 249 Turbot Street Brisbane
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN BRISBANE
TUE 23 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM
MELBOURNE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
WED 24 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Palladium Ballroom, Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN MELBOURNE
WED 24 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM - MELBOURNE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT
WED 31 JUL 2013, 6.00PM - 8.00PM
ADELAIDE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 19 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Hall F and G, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN ADELAIDE
FRI 19 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM
PERTH BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
THU 18 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Bellevue Ballroom 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN PERTH
THU 18 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM
CANBERRA PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT
WED 7 AUG 2013, 6.00PM - 8.00PMWhere: PwC Canberra, 28 Sydney Avenue Forrest, Canberra
Price: Premium members - $72.00 Subscribers - $92.00









