Ping Gan
Kate Larkham
PRINCIPAL
PING Gan has been in the beauty industry for 17 years, and has been operating her own salons and lecturing in well-known beauty colleges throughout Sydney. She has taught students from around the world and in 2006 published a revision workbook for beauty therapists – the first of its kind – which is designed to meet the industry’s highest standards. Ms. Gan is the principal
SENIOR BEAUTY LECTURER/ EDUCATOR
of Australasian Beauty Therapy Academy, and holds an Advanced Diploma in Health Science and is an international CIDESCO examiner. “We have designed diploma courses, certificate courses and short courses, which cover all areas of beauty that strictly comply with the national and international syllabus to ensure training quality is guaranteed”, says Ms Gan.
She has created many training DVDs, used as training tools and holds qualifications including: Extensive Dermalogica Product Knowledge and Dermal Institute Training classes. She is now a Dermalogica Skin Specialist. She is also skilled in electrolysis, gel/ acrylic nails, lash perming and extensions, Brazilian waxing, spray tanning, Indian scalp massage and reflexology.
Australasian Beauty Therapy Academy, 3/53 Dundas Court, Phillip 2606 6285 4255, principal@abtaedu.com
Australasian Beauty Therapy Academy, 3/53 Dundas Court, Phillip 2606, www. abtaedu.com, 6285 4255, enquiry@abtaedu.com
Catherine Halloran
Donna Tooth
THE key to success for real estate agent Catherine Halloran is the smile on clients’ faces when they see “SOLD”. Having sold more than $16 million worth of property so far in 2012, Catherine is in the top 15 per cent of agents nationally. What drives her to deliver such strong results? Passion and a desire to exceed client expectations.
DONNA has been a beauty therapist in Canberra for 20 years and has successfully moved from owning a small salon to being the proud owner of Beaute 2 Suit Day Spa, that has developed through support of its clients and staff. “Skin care is one of the most important aspects of beauty therapy, and with 20 years experience, I have an advanced understanding of the skin and
REAL ESTATE AGENT
“Each case is unique. I’ve sold to first-home buyers on Christmas Eve, helped retirees move from a home they’ve loved for decades and supported couples selling when separating,” she says. “Exaggerating the market place or property value to pressure people into selling is not fair or helpful, but honest and realistic advice is. I make my business personal.”
BUSINESS OWNER
how to treat conditions,” she says. Donna has always been passionate about beauty therapy and what can be achieved within the industry. “I have always worked in my own salon, and strongly believe in providing quality services,” she says. “Professionalism is a key factor in maintaining an established business and clientele.”
Barrett Elton Canberra, corner Luxton and Josephson Streets, Belconnen 2616, barrettelton.com.au, 0424 275048, CHalloran@barrettelton.com.au
Beaute 2 Suit, Lower Ground, 33-35 Ainslie Avenue, Civic 2600 beaute2suit.com.au, 6257 7789, beaute2suit@yahoo.com
Penelope Zelenka
Louise De Busch
THE secret of success I believe is being loyal to your clients and honest with them. Provide them with all the knowledge you have from the education/training you have had to make their experience within your business as positive and worthwhile as possible. And stay positive and patient. If you believe in yourself and your product then that will show in the great work you do. Clients
COURAGE and believing in yourself is not an easy thing for anyone, but it’s a hidden ability that breathes through me when I am challenged. In September, I decided to take the plunge and establish my own consultancy business called Louise De Busch Innovative Consultancy, a proud 100 per cent indigenous-owned business based in Canberra. I haven’t
SALON OWNER/ BEAUTY THERAPIST
Beauty By Penelope
KATE’S motto is: If you’re going to do something, do it properly – or don’t bother! And her passion is passing on education to others, including clients. A Senior Trainer/Educator for five years, she is the 2012 ACT VET Trainer/Teacher of The Year. Kate has 13 years’ experience, having worked and managed at eight different prestige salons and spas in Canberra and Sydney.
are very well informed these days and generally they want more information, so if you can give them the right advice with a positive experience from the very beginning when they make their appointment, right through to when they walk out your door after their appointment, then you have a happy and loyal client.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
wasted any time, I have already established a new national initiative called the “Australian Indigenous Deadly Entrepreneurs’ & Leaders’ Events”, which focuses on bringing together indigenous entrepreneurs and leaders across the country to showcase raw talent in our communities. We are due to host an official launch in Brisbane, in February.
Beauty By Penelope, Shop FG, 11 Genge Street, Canberra Centre, Civic 2600, beautybypenelope.com.au, 6162 4247, beautybypenelope@hotmail.com
Louise De Busch Innovative Consultancy, 17B Davenport Street, Ainslie 2602, louisedebuschconsultancy.com.au, 0407 060142, ldebusch@louisedebuschconsultancy.com.au
Laurie McDonald
Clare Wilson
I’M passionate about function and organisation, so it was a natural link to create a business with strong systems to support its operations and growth. I have a keen eye for detail and love the challenge of working through which property contents will function best and how a room can be arranged so it all works effortlessly.
MY success story began when I was 18, as the first employee of Canberra Furnished Accommodation in 2006. Starting in a reception role, I worked through each position becoming the Office Manager in 2008. In late 2009, I decided to explore and expand my skills with a different organisation – a great learning curve, but I missed the fast-paced action of Canberra Furnished
DIRECTOR
I also like to embrace change by continuously improving. Canberra Furnished has built a culture on this, we laugh at how we need to catch up on what has changed after a day off. I think the secrets to success are to embrace your strengths and passions; not rest on your laurels and to stay true to your integrity, especially in times of adversity.
Canberra Furnished Accommodation, Unit 5, 37 Ijong Street, Braddon 2612, www.canberrafurnished.com.au, 6295 0975, info@canberrafurnished.com.au
GENERAL MANAGER
Accommodation and returned as General Manager in 2011. I really enjoy this role as I am able to not only learn new things each day but also, given the availability of training, improve my own and the business’ performance in the future. I strive to provide great customer service and ensure my team delivers the same result.
Canberra Furnished Accommodation, Unit 5, 37 Ijong Street, Braddon 2612, canberrafurnished.com.au, 62950975, manager@canberrafurnished.com.au CityNews November 15-21 37