TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND.
I have a background in various industries and roles. My first major job was working for an airline in Canada. Having a passion for travel, the industry took me to many different countries and roles. I lived in the UK for 2 years and worked as a round-the-world travel specialist. I then moved to Sydney and worked planning itineraries for tourists coming to Australia. I have a coaching background in youth sports (primarily volleyball) and youth counselling. I moved into administrative and executive support 5 years ago as a PA + Office/Operations Manager, where I could transfer my skills into a new industry.
WHAT INITIALLY ATTRACTED YOU TO JOIN QA?
Learning that QA was a goal-driven company with people-focused principles and values, where flexibility in work-life balance is important and encouraged.
WHAT SKILLS DO YOU BRING TO THE QA TEAM?
Organisational and interpersonal.
HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR CAREER AT QA WITH LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK?
I plan weekends with my partner where we can completely unplug. We're always looking forward to the next weekend away, holiday, or adventure across our beautiful country.
IF YOU COULD INSTANTLY BECOME AN EXPERT IN SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Speaking foreign languages.
BIGGEST PET PEEVE?
Things not being put back where they belong.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE CORPORATE SERVICES TEAM?
To grow and learn from each other, whilst working together to always improve and streamline processes.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY IN 5 YEARS?
Continuing to better myself by developing my skills and ability, whilst helping my colleagues and business reach new goals.
WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED, AND HOW HAS IT IMPACTED YOUR LIFE?
“People will remember how you made them feel.”
NAME FOUR PEOPLE, LIVING OR DEAD, THAT YOU WOULD HAVE OVER FOR DINNER.
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Queen Elizabeth II
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Both my grandmas
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Ryan Reynolds
WHAT'S ONE PASSION PROJECT OF YOURS?
My home on the Central Coast. We bought and moved up from Sydney in 2023, and I have so much fun with little projects in and around the house. It’s a slow process but we are making it our own piece of paradise bit by bit.
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View Cole's full profile on LinkedIn or for further information, contact Cole at cole.dziatkewich@quintonanthony.com.
IF YOU COULD INSTANTLY BECOME AN EXPERT IN SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Being fit without exercising.
BIGGEST PET PEEVE?
People who walk slow in Sydney.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY IN 5 YEARS?
Progressing my career in a role I’m passionate about whilst working with equally passionate colleagues – and having fun doing so.