Claire Connelly
Laila Braithwaite
Claire Connelly is not just an inspired creative director and graphic designer – she’s also Canberra’s greenest! She says she hopes that the community will support environmental businesses such as hers, and start to make a difference to this planet before it’s too late. “The graphic design industry really does need to start to think seriously about the environmental impact that we make every day, and how we can change that,” Claire says. She says that one of her best assets while she attempts to grow her new business is her calmness and attention to detail – a must for all designers. “I think it is the open and positive approach we have to the creative process that makes our clients return with their business”, says Claire. “I’m still learning when to turn off the computer and go home, though”, she says, as she balances the demands of a new business with her family.
Laila Braithwaite joined the Peoplebank Australia two years ago, and hasn’t looked back. Prior to working in recruitment, Laila worked in ski resorts and hospitality, before moving into events marketing. Recruiting and training staff for events was a large part of her role. As an IT account manager for Peoplebank, Laila’s background is particularly valuable. “I help clients find suitable candidates for their projects and I look after a number of contractors,” says Laila. She prides herself on being a good listener and having the ability to communicate with people at all levels. Laila has also demonstrated her professionalism and dedication by quickly familiarising herself with the IT aspect of her job, in order to make successful placements. “I find it very rewarding and enjoyable helping people,” says Laila. “I believe I am a ‘people person’ and in recruiting that’s an important skill.” She hopes to continue to offering professional service and building trust among Peoplebank’s candidates and clients.
OWNER
Papercut Phone: 6162 4045 Email: claire@papercut.net.au
IT ACCOUNT MANAGER
Peoplebank Australia 7-9 Moore Street, Canberra City Phone: 6245 1734 Email: laila.braithwaite@peoplebank.com.au
Jo Roos
Dana Spasenoska
Jo Roos is passionate about the fast-paced, growing and ever-changing recruitment industry. As business development manager for Peoplebank, Jo is responsible for developing new client relationships for the business. “My key strength is in business development; getting to know different businesses and their individual needs,” Jo says. “I have great interpersonal skills and thoroughly enjoy taking the time to get to know my clients, contractors and candidates.” Jo brings with her a strong background in account management, spending nine years working in sales within the telecommunications industry. These skills allow her to maintain effective, professional relationships with new and existing clients both big and small, and to meet their specific requirements every time. “I enjoy working in a rewarding industry with a team that shares similar vision and values,” Jo says.
Dana Spasenoska has always enjoyed working in a sales environment and building strong professional relationships. As team leader of IT service desk and small business clients for recruitment company Peoplebank, she utilises her sales experience and knowledge and enjoys a high level of interaction with clients, candidates and contractors. “I am very passionate about understanding my clients business and their needs, assisting in being able to work together with them to forecast upcoming requirements,” Dana says.“As a team leader, I drive, encourage and motivate my sales team to ensure that we are adding value to all our clients, contractors and candidates. “ Recruitment is a fast-paced sales environment, and Dana understands how important it is to keep up with current skills, market trends and client and contractor needs. “However, I feel that a challenging environment is one in which sales professionals thrive,” Dana says. “I‘m looking forward to facing the upcoming challenges as we continue to grow into the Asia Pacific.”
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Peoplebank Australia 7-9 Moore Street, Canberra City Phone: 6245 1700 Email: jo.roos@peoplebank.com.au
TEAM LEADER
Peoplebank Australia 7-9 Moore Street, Canberra City Phone: 6245 1776 Email: dana.spasenoska@peoplebank.com.au
Janice Ip
Lauren Jensen
Janice Ip is passionate about developing strategic and streamlined recruitment solutions. As a HR/Recruitment Solutions Consultant with Peoplebank Australia, Janice works with Federal Government departments to ensure their internal recruitment practices don’t undermine their chances of securing the best candidate. “The amount of rhetoric that goes around about recruitment and retention and what organisations can do to attract and retain employees in a labour tight market and what actually is implemented was the motivating factor as to why I pursued a career path in strategic recruitment consulting,” Janice says. “I want to coach organisations on how to make recruitment more effective and efficient.” Janice graduated in Commerce and Law (Hons) at the University of Sydney before “falling” into HR about seven years ago. She has been working closely with the public sector for the last three years.
After several years working in sales, marketing and customer service, Lauren Jensen took up a position as an associate account manager in Peoplebank’s Recruitment Solutions (non-IT) Team at the start of this year. Lauren has a degree in industrial design, but her true passion lies in customer service. “I love working with people,” Lauren says. “I am a really open communicator and feel I have a compassionate and understanding attitude that enables me to fully gauge the needs of our clients and the direction that our candidates want to take.” Lauren embraces the challenges of the job and works to build strong relationships with clients and candidates to successfully fill vacant positions. “There is a real buzz when you know you have a great fit that is going to benefit the candidate and the client,” she says. “Peoplebank has given me the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative industry; they are market leaders in both professional and IT industries.”
RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE
Peoplebank Australia 7-9 Moore Street, Canberra City Phone: 6245 1717 Email: janice.ip@peoplebank.com.au
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT MANAGER
Peoplebank Australia 7-9 Moore Street, Canberra City Phone: 6245 1746 Email: lauren.jensen@peoplebank.com.au
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