Marketing & Administrative Team

Marketing & Administrative Team

		Alannah Bennet Title: Office Administrator (Melbourne) In a Nutshell: Helping all the hard-working team with their office & admin needs Tools of the trade: Keeping things organised, multi-tasking and good, old-fashioned hard worker In A Past Life: A range of things, from helping kids with After School Club activities, to helping travellers on their holidays abroad Why Evolve? “I jumped with the opportunity came along to work with such a fantastic organisation who works so hard to hep the younger generation - inspiring!” Where I go for my ‘Wilderness Therapy’: All the way to my back garden, fresh air and a good book - perfect! Place I grew up: Belfast in the Emerald Isle Furry support crew: Bailey, the Cavoodle, the newest member of the family Two things I can’t live without: Definitely, without question, my family and friends! Two things I can live without: Litter and rainy days Not many people know this, but: A colony of over 1,300 little penguins live on the breakwater of St Kilda Pier (I am a volunteer Penguin Guide in the evenings). Email Alannah: alannah@evolve.org.au

		Desiree Pettit Title: Victorian Marketing Coordinator (Melbourne) In a Nutshell: Support all the marketing and fundraising functions at Evolve. Tools of the trade: Bachelor of Business (Marketing)/Bachelor of Arts (Sports Administration); Graduate Diploma (Applied & Local History) In A Past Life: Marketing, event management, account management and anti-money laundering compliance Why Evolve? “There are so many kids who don’t have good role models, who aren’t allowed any responsibility or given chances to achieve things for themselves, who are told their only value lies in their future VCE score... I love that we help these kids recognise their value, and give them the skills to make positive choices instead of feeling trapped by labels.” Where I go for my ‘Wilderness Therapy’: Sarra Beach, Vanuatu Place I grew up: A tiny dairy community that always smelt of congealing whey but had great skiing and beautiful red gum forests Furry support crew: Boo, an ex-trotter superstar showhorse Two things I can’t live without: Saturday newspapers and apples. Two things I can live without: Clowns, and people who stand too close to the baggage carousel at the airport. Not many people know this, but: I once won the homemaker exhibit in an agricultural show art & craft pavilion. Email Desiree: desiree@evolve.org.au

		Yvonne Melville Title: Finance Assistant (Melbourne) In a Nutshell: Maintenance of all procedure Tools of the trade: Cert III Bookkeeping, Cert IV Financial Services (current) In A Past Life: I was once told I was a potter in a past life… But this time around, a mum and a bookkeeper Why Evolve? “The fantastic ethos of Evolve and the passion.” Where I go for my ‘Wilderness Therapy’: The beach, any beach will do Place I grew up: Inner city Richmond Furry support crew: My baby girl, Emma (the dog) Two things I can’t live without: My favourite doona, a latte and of course my mobile (I know, that’s three!) Two things I can live without: Arrogant people and cold, windy days Not many people know this, but: Was a massive Bay City Rollers fan as a teenager Email Yvonne: yvonne@evolve.org.au

		Suzi Brotherton Title: Office Administrator & PA to the Cheif Executive Officer (Melbourne) In a Nutshell: Helping to keep things ticking along Tools of the trade: Good juggling skills, persistancy, organisational skills, flexible & easy going In A Past Life: I was a dressmaker Why Evolve? “To work with people who are there to help others; and a new experience away from the corporate world.” Where I go for my ‘Wilderness Therapy’: The beach - Angelsea Place I grew up: Melbourne Furry support crew: Two golden retrievers, Mambo & Nanook Two things I can’t live without: My husband and kids - they keep me grounded and well-balanced. Two things I can live without: Mice and housework Not many people know this, but: I used to play the violin (and was REALLY bad at it) Email Suzi: suzi@evolve.org.au