Women of 101 Collins
People are at the heart of all that we do at 101 Collins, and so this International Women’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the amazing women that work directly in the 101 Collins team, and the diverse range of skills and experience they possess. With almost 75 years of collective experience at 101, there are some amazing achievements in the team, and a lifetime of lessons to be learned.
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Trish Kurczycki
Senior Accountant
What is your proudest professional achievement?
Being adaptable. I was originally employed as a member of the development team and then following the project completion, I was offered a role with the management team. There has certainly been significant change within my 33 years at 101 Collins, but that is what makes it interesting, and being able to adapt has been absolutely essential.
What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
Never double-check - check it once and check it thoroughly.
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Sam Wilson
Compliance & OHS Supervisor
What is your proudest professional achievement?
The highlights for me have always been the calibre of people I have positioned myself to learn from. I believe strongly in taking onboard as much as you can from the people around you. With the impressive upcoming projects at 101, I know the next few years are going to be a time of growth and opportunity for me which I’m excited about.
What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
Knowing why you are doing something is the important part. You’ll figure out the ‘how’.
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Natell Dwyer
Manager – Finance and Administration
What is your proudest professional achievement?
Being the Manager Finance & Administration at 101 Collins Street is a career highlight. Every day I am living the dream, as I get to work in one of Melbourne’s best buildings (when I am not working from home), with great tenants, supportive forward thinking building owners and a fabulous Management Team.
What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.
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Claudia Zimaris
Consolidated Property Services – Regional Manager 101 Collins St
What is your proudest professional achievement?
Having the privilege of working within organisations such as Consolidated Property Services and 101 Collins Street has been a great achievement in my career, with their ongoing support that I have received throughout my tenure at 101. It has made me extremely proud to be part of some of my employees’ professional growth; giving them the opportunity to show their potential and expand their careers.
What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
All people you interact with should be treated equally. My parents always taught me to treat people the same no matter their race, religion, age, gender, or job position.
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Colleen Rudd
Accounts Payable
What is your proudest professional achievement?
Completing all assigned tasks in a thorough manner whilst ensuring I am fully available to those most important in my life….my family.
What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
Enjoy the little things in life because one day you will look back and realize they were the big things.
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Hannah Thornton
Marketing and Customer Experience Manager
What is your proudest professional achievement?
Successfully building and managing a spring racing carnival facility for 450 VIPS. From design to delivery it was the most challenging and rewarding experience of my career.
What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
Quote borrowed from the amazing Serena Williams: ‘Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another’ we’re strongest when we cheer each other on.
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Bekki Elers
Business and Studio Manager of RISE
What is your proudest professional achievement?
I am pretty proud of getting this job!
What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
Embrace vulnerability.
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Ursula Valkanoff
Building Services & Compliance Assistant
What is your proudest professional achievement?
Being a ‘21 Century Woman’ – reinventing my career pathways, living with change and being adaptable!
What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
Be aware, kind, and diplomatic in your response; because you never know what the other person has just experienced.
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Kate Kiewiet
Commercial Manager
What is your proudest professional achievement?
Helping to launch a new premium-grade office tower, from the pre-PC stage to onboarding and welcoming our tenants to the building.
What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
Be inquisitive and don’t be afraid to ask questions.