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"Thank you so much for a fabulous night on Saturday. Jess and Ray were so good, very professional. A friend of mine, who was here when they arrived, was amazed at how they came in and just did, found everything they needed, didn't have to ask for anything, just made it happen and full clean up! This friend says my comments are seconded by her....Food was beautiful, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A lot of guests said it was the best ever and are lining up for the next one! Thanks again."

Lynne Hindes



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Who is Karin Slade?

Karin Slade – Résumé

Currently:

  • Managing Director: Catering By Design, Pearly Gates Publishing.
  • Winner: Business of the Year 2007 National Business Swap Awards for Catering By Design
  • Winner: President of the Year 2007 National Business Swap Awards
  • Former President:  Northern Beaches Business Swap Australia 2007
  • Nominee:  Telstra Business Woman Of The Year 2007

Previous Positions:

  • Client Services Director, Pinnacle Research Business Coaching Team
  • National Executive Officer, Business SWAP Australia
  • Manager, Sea Breeze Lodge, Hornby Island, Canada (Business Sponsorship)
  • Bar Manager, Mount Washington Ski Resort, Canada (Business Sponsorship)
  • Restaurant Manager, Metropole Hotel, Brighton Beach, England
  • Silver Service Waitress, Marda Catering Appointments, England
  • Night Club Manager, Tracks, Epping Hotel
  • Duty Manager, Royal Motor Yacht Club, Broken Bay
  • Promotions Manager, Forestville RSL Club

Qualifications/Awards/Memberships:

  • Master Practitioner NLP
  • Associate Diploma of Applied Science in Hospitality, Catering and Club Management, Ryde College of Catering and Hotel Administration
  • Commercial cookery
  • Member of National Speakers Association of Australia
  • Member of Northern Beaches Business SWAP
  • Business awards: 2003, State and National Business Swapper of the Year

Partial Client List:

  • Lord Marshall of Kensington & Lady Marshall - Chairman of British Airways
  • Mr Robert Alying - Chief Executive of British Airways
  • Mr James Strong - Chairman of Woolworths and NRMA
  • Mr Geoff Dixon - Chief Executive Officer of Qantas
  • Mr Ken Chenault - Chairman & CEO of American Express
  • Dr Fausto Ceretti - Chairman of Alitalia
  • Mr Ken Borda - Chief Executive Officer of Deutsch Bank
  • Mr Joseph Mifsud Bonnici - Chief Justice of Malta
  • Mr Col Hughes - Chairman of National Tourist Authority
  • Hon. Joseph Fenech - Minister of Justice, Malta
 
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