KSS eKourier April 2022

WHO’S WHO

TEAM MEMBER PROFILES

Ray Adams Centre Manager - Browns Plains QLD

Leanne Nassif Centre Manager - Artarmon2 NSW

Tell us about your career background: I originally worked in the Mailroom of Minter Ellison Lawyers then I moved into their Accounts Department. I then worked at a place called Law In Order (not the TV show) a Litigation Support Firm. Then finally ended up at KSS! What do you enjoy doing when not at KSS? (Hobbies/ Interests)? With four boys at home we spend a lot of time at the pool and the park, I try to get in a bit of fishing when I can and we love to eat out. What are you reading now? Will – Will Smith’s autobiography. What are you watching now? I don’t get much TV time, unless I want to watch You Tube videos about Minecraft. What favourite foods or restaurant would you recommend? Eat Street Northshore – It’s a permanent Street Food Market with live entertainment, and Louisiana Red Claw in Fortitude Valley a Cajun Seafood restaurant. Where did you grow up and what was it like? I grew up in Alexandria in Sydney which was very industrial when I was a kid. We used to play in the carparks of surrounding warehouses. I also spent a lot of the school holidays in the Philippines which was always fun. There were an endless number of kids to play with and you knew everyone in your neighbourhood. Favourite hangout people when not at work? Outside of work all my time is spent with the family. Favourite holiday destination or interesting place you’ve been to? The most interesting place I’ve been to is Vietnam, it’s full of history. I visited the Reunification Palace, War Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels which were used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. It’s also a place that hasn’t been overtaken by tourists.

Tell us about your career background: Worked in the fashion industry for various fashion design houses and production. Self employed fashion designer, small business owner - Entrepreneur Sydney NSW, I sold to overseas clients. Two years at a Japanese Investment Bank. Then KSS ever since! What do you enjoy doing when not at KSS? (Hobbies/ Interests)? Swimming at the beach, absorbing the sun, social walks with friends, discovering new places to dine or visit, day trips, pilates, acupressure, jogging and rock climbing. What are you reading now? The Top Five Regrets of Dying by Bronnie Ware What are you watching now? Catching up on episodes of Better Call Soul on Stan. What favourite foods or restaurant would you recommend? Different flavours from around the world, variety is the spice of life! I do make a good Fattoush Salad! Favourite restaurant I would recommend is Restaurant Hubert, Bligh Street Sydney. Where did you grow up and what was it like? I grew up in Sydney when we had more freedom. Growing up in the 80's was fun and adventurous! Favourite hangout people when not at work? Family and Friends that know me well. Favourite holiday destination or interesting place you’ve been to? Post Covid I still have itchy feet to travel around the world, still have many places to visit. I enjoyed Florence, Italy, a home of many masterpieces of Renaissance Art and architecture. The Accademia Gallery of Florence that dispalyed Michelangelos 'David' sculpture.

5 Kennards Kourier April 2022