eKourier April 2017

WHO’S WHO

Team Member Profiles

In this issue KSS Goes Into Turbo Drive

Melissa Robbie Customer Care Centre - THQ NSW

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Career background: District Manager for 7-Eleven, McDonalds and a Front End Controller for Flemmings. Marital Status: Married. Any children? James, seven years old and a Soccer superstar! Courtney, 21, owner of Anove Beauty Hobbies/interests: I love to buy old timber furniture and restore it. Do you play any sport or have any special talents? I played Softball growing up, but now score while my daughter plays. Favourite book/s: Michael Crossland. Favourite movie: The Longest Ride.

Team Member Profiles

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10 Questions with...

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Business Class By Kennards

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Australasian Wine Loving Tribes...

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Customer Feedback

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Forecasting - Worth The effort?

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Houseproud

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You’re Not Just The Star ...

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Orange Beacon Coming To Auckland...

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In Case You Missed it

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Thanks For Calling Customer Care

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Coffee, Chicken and Taco’s...

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Feedback

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Google Reviews, Get Noticed!

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KSS Achievement Dinner 2017

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Feedback

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Favourite restaurant/food: Mexican. Where did you grow up? I have lived most of my life in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, close by my parents and sister. Any pets? A Dog named Braxton. Favourite holiday destinations: I love Thailand. I have visited four times and enjoy the shopping, beaches and food. All at a great price!

Have Boxes Will Travel

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Effective Centre Management Steps Up...

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Construction Pipeline In Overload

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Spotlight On... 17 Disadvantaged Communities Feel The Love 18 Nev’s Notes 19 Kennards Community 20 Next issue Deadline: June 16th, 2017 Editor: Sharon Dux Email: sharon@kss.com.au Distribution: July 14th, 2017 Upcoming events 25/4 - ANZAC Day - KSS Closed 1/5 - Labour Day (QLD) - PH Hours 2/6- Maleny Show Day Warana QLD only - PH Hours 5/6 - Queens Birthday - Mt Eden, Three Kings, Wellington - PH Hours. All other NZ centres - Closed 12/6 - Queens Birthday - (NSW, VIC, ACT, SA) - PH Hours 16/6 - Sunshine Coast Show Day - Maroochydore and Kunda Park QLD only - PH Hours 14/7 - Christmas in July - Newcastle Region

Boris Hoth Team Support Manager - Adelaide

Career background: Woolworths as a Department Manager. Following this a Store Manager for Romeo Group. Marital Status: happily living with my partner. Any children? My daughter Lucy who is four. Has great talent at wrapping her Dad around her little finger! Hobbies/interests: Checking out live bands at night and wilderness hikes during the day. Do you play any sport or have any special talents? I don’t play any sports these days, but continue to follow my passions

of Skateboarding and Bodyboarding. Favourite book/s: Shantaram by Gregory Roberts. Favourite movie: Any Hitchcock classic Favourite restaurant/ food: Iced Coffee’s - ‘keep em coming!’

Where did you grow up? I was born in Germany then my family moved to Australia when I was seven. Have lived in the Adelaide Hills, Blackwood area ever since. Any pets? No pets. Favourite holiday destinations: Searching for waves west of Adelaide, and yearly trips to Tassie chasing more waves and enjoying the National Parks.

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