Committee

Kelly King is a strategic marketing professional with over 25 years' experience across a diverse portfolio. With a strong emphasis in the business to business arena, Kelly's expertise lies in marketing planning and implementation, brand development and alignment, event coordination, below the line and business communications, including corporate profiles, tender submissions, business plans and presentations.

Since moving to Port Macquarie in 2012, Kelly has taken an active role in the community as part of the HBWN, Tastings on Hastings, Ironman volunteer and co-founder of Dyslexia Support NSW Mid North Coast.

Kelly has been a member of the HBWN since 2013 and part of the Committee team as Events Coordinator, Communications Coordinator and International Women's Day Event Coordinator.

Kelly's Member Profile

Kayley is the Owner and Director of People Engine, working with businesses to align their people engine with their strategy everyday to improve performance and profit.

Based in Port Macquarie for almost 6 years, Kayley re-located to lead the Organisational Workforce Development portfolio for the North Coast TAFE. In her executive role, she developed a passion for our region and our people.

Previously, Kayley has worked with businesses in Hospitality and Health and Fitness, fulfilling management, human resources and talent development roles. She was fortunate to have spent 5 years in London working for Hilton Hotels in senior Human Resources roles.

Kayley is excited about her role on the Hastings Business Women's Network and in particular coordinating the Professional Development activities. It provides an opportunity to utilise her experience and energy in providing meaningful learning and added value for the amazing business women in our region.

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Jill is the Principal at Positive Bean Accountants. Her business provides mobile accounting and bookkeeping service including BAS agent services. As HBWN Treasurer, Jill is responsible for all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Committee to safeguard the organisation's finances.

Jill's Member Profile

Jenny is the Community Coordinator at The Westport Club, Port Macquarie.
The business is built on relationships, which is why she is so lucky to do what she is so passionate about - helping others.  As the community face for The Westport Club, Jenny explores opportunities for the Club to help others within the community and build strong relationships.

Their vision is "to make a significant contribution to the quality of community life".  Jenny lives through their vision daily through the Club community grants and special community projects.  The Club supports many welfare organizations, social groups, community organisations, sporting clubs and associations.

As a member of the senior leadership team she mentors, coaches and leads team members, challenging them to be the best they can be, professionally, personally and within their community.  Jenny's background is in business and sports management.

Jenny's Member Profile

Nicole Liddle has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years. In her current role with Oxley Insurance Brokers, she assists clients with their life insurance and superannuation needs. She provides thorough advice, providing clients with peace of mind, advising on Life insurance, Total Permanent Disablement, Trauma, Income Protection and Superannuation.

Nicole and husband, Andrew, and their two children moved to Port Macquarie in 2012 from Sydney for a much needed lifestyle change. They have all loved the move, never looking back.

Since joining the HBWN in 2015, she has enjoyed meeting with members and finding out about their businesses. Nicole is now looking forward to the opportunity of being a part of the HBWN committee.

Nicole's Member Profile

Mel is a mother of 2 adult daughters who both live and work in Sydney. There's one left in the nest and he is 17 years old, plus a supportive and hardworking husband....

Until recently, Mel and her husband were co-owners of Port Macquarie Taxis for 9 years, where her role was to oversee Media and Community Relations.

Mel is a natural networker and really enjoys working to build genuine relationships with customers, business alliances and community initiatives. Mel is also very proud to be a Committee Member of HBWN, fulfilling the role of Membership Coordinator for the fifth year in 2018. Mel is very grateful for the personal and professional rewards received in this role and loves meeting and constantly learning from the wonderful women associated with this network.

Launching a youth membership that embodies the HBWN ethos of Educating, Empowering & Encouraging is a key focus of Mel's portfolio. Working with a passionate and motivated sub -committee of female youth leaders in our community has seen this level of membership thrive. HBWN are delighted to see the FreeThinkers Youth Initiative develop as an exciting framework to support and celebrate young women realising their dreams and career aspirations.

Mel's Member Profile

Holly is a graphic designer who specialised in print production in Newcastle before taking on a sea change to Port Macquarie 2 years ago. Since being in Port she has joined her family's business, Port Trophies & Badges. Port Trophies & Badges is a locally owned and operated business that offers over 50 years of combined experience in engraving services, trophy and award products as well as name badges and ID cards.

Working with Port Trophies & Badges has given Holly new resources and allowed her to really explore her creativity, and turn her crazy ideas into a reality, such as growing her jewellery design business and exploring event and wedding design ideas.

Holly's Member Profile

Deb is the Services Coordinator for TAFE NSW. Her role includes coordinating campus operations and safety, ensuring students are supported during their course and maintain and develop relationships within the community for TAFE NSW.

Deb's Member Profile

Sarah is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Oxley Insurance Brokers. With nearly 20 years' experience in marketing, both within the private and corporate sectors, Sarah's expertise includes strategic and tactical marketing promotion, internal communications and event management.  Sarah has lived in Port Macquarie for 11 years now, having moved briefly to Sydney from the UK and finding my second home in Port Macquarie.

Sarah's Member Profile