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Jamie A T K I N S
Relocating is not an easy task. Meet Jamie Atkins and his family ... with a recent move to the area from Newcastle, Jamie and his family now call Armidale home. FOCUS talks with Jamie about his relocation, the New England and his new role as the store manager of Cetnaj Armidale …
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ell us a little about yourself and what brought you to the New England. My name is Jamie Atkins. I have been with my wife, Jenelle, for sixteen years and we have two young children together, Reiley and Chloe. My family and I enjoy camping with our two dogs and taking the jet ski out for a day. I was looking for a challenge in my professional career, and Cetnaj gave me an opportunity with the Armidale store. We have only been here six months and have fallen in love with the New England area and its community. Are you ready for the cold - and what do you like most about the area? The cold doesn’t bother me too much; my wife, on the other hand, doesn't like it so much, but luckily the fireplace at home keeps her warm. Our trip to work each morning we 42 New England focus.
always look at the car temp for outside, and so far it has only gone to -3. It is cold, but we are looking forward to seeing the snow and the reaction from our dogs! Our favourite season so far would be autumn, with the beautiful change on the trees. Relocating is hard, especially moving from a hub such as Newcastle. What has been the most challenging part of your tree change? The move wasn’t too hard, as Armidale has everything we need or want. The biggest challenge so far has been when we want to see family or old friends and the long drive back - but it is nice when they visit, as we get to show them all the great places we have found. Tell us a little about your role at Cetnaj. I first started at Cetnaj Warners Bay in July 2013 as a salesperson and have enjoyed working for the company. They have in turn
supported me with extra training and advice source a large variety of products that does whenever needed. My role with Cetnaj not just include lighting; it may not be in Armidale is stock, but we can get it. manager, and to What are you plans for be successful with the future? this role there is My plans for the future significant testing are to rent our house in and criteria for Newcastle and to be able A COUPLE OF THINGS each applicant to purchase a home in PEOPLE DON’T KNOW who wishes to be the New England area, ABOUT CETNAJ IS THAT a manager. as we love it so much WE ARE STILL A FAMILY What’s and as I intend to have OWNED COMPANY AND something that’s my children grow up ALL DECISIONS ARE little known here and have a family of MADE LOCALLY. about Cetnaj by their own here. people in the I also want to grow community? the Cetnaj name within A couple of the community as a things people trusted and reliable local don’t know about Cetnaj is that we are still a business that can service the locals and be a family owned company and all decisions are part of the community. made locally. The other is that we are able to Thanks Jamie.