Directors’ Circle – Heather Cole, Souths Mackay
Heather is the Marketing Manager and Events/Functions Coordinator across two of Mackay’s fave venues – Souths Leagues Club and Souths Suburban Bowls Club. Managing the marketing, events and promotions across two different places, each with their own specialities and audiences, is a massive job for just one person – but Heather is just one of those people who, when something needs to be sorted, she’s in there getting it done. We love working with Heather – her good humour and easygoing nature never waiver (how does she do that?!?!) and she has a seriously creative mind, what more could you want out of a client?
What is your top tip for keeping organised?
Using my Outlook calendar for absolutely everything so I never forget what I need to do, what’s coming up and where I need to be and when. Also having a weekly to do list that I write all my jobs/tasks for the week first thing on Monday morning! Saves my butt every time.
Explain yourself in one word.
Energetic (I cheated and asked my work colleagues haha)
What habits help with your life-work balance?
I’m also studying at uni so I ensure I’m only studying on the days I work, so I get every weekend off to relax and unwind from both my hectic worlds. Another habit is exercising, it clears my mind and keeps me sane – and a bath once a week!
What do you consider the key to success?
The key to success for myself would be planning a goal that I want to achieve, working out how I am going to achieve that goal, dedicating myself to that goal and pushing myself until I get there. I love manifesting goals, I believe they are the most encouraging and positive way to obtain what you want out of life.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I actually wanted to be a lawyer. It was my best subject, however I really disliked debating and confrontation so it wasn’t the path for me…
Give a shout out to three local businesses!
1. Fleek Brows & Beauty - Mikaela started off her business just over a year ago and she is one of the hardest working women I have ever met. I work with Mikaela with the marketing and socials of her business, and she’s always bringing so much passion and enthusiasm to every meeting and constantly working on bettering herself and her business. I have never met anyone so driven and passionate about what they do!
2. Southside Cabinet Makers - Southside Cabinet Makers is my Dad’s business in Paget. The reason for this shout out is that I look up to him, he is one of my idols. I grew up watching him never take a day off – even if he was sick, he would still go to work. Everything he ever did with his business was to benefit his clients, not himself. He is incredibly hard working and I guess that’s where I now get it from because of what I was brought up being around. His business has been around for over 26 years and, even through the downturn in Mackay that affected a lot of businesses, he remained positive and got through the other end by offering such remarkable services at affordable prices. He is who I have to thank for my work dedication and can do attitude. Plus, he makes one hell of an incredible beauty room!
3. Rebel Nation – Not being biased but I came to Jade in January 2019 with an idea of what I wanted Souths Clubs’ new website to be. She took in everything I said and absolutely killed it with our new website design. Jade has been a great mentor to me in the marketing world after having participated/attending past Rocket events and listening and admiring her passion, her knowledge and her encouragement.
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