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Being involved in the transition away from traditional learning spaces in New South Wales schools is really exciting. I work in a consultative way to understand a school’s vision and needs to help devise the most effective furniture and systems. The end goal is always enhanced student engagement and learning.

Making the move to an innovative learning environment can be daunting. It’s my aim to make the process smooth, collaborative and exciting for everybody involved. I feel honoured that I get to see first-hand how these changes are improving our education system and student learning overall.

I began my colourful career path as a teacher, my experience as only one of two teachers in a remote NSW school, was almost as interesting as teaching 14 kids remotely via a 2-way radio. This was before the days of the internet and Skype - quite a challenge. Saying ‘over’ at the end of every sentence when calling my mother on the phone, was a habit that was hard to break.

As much as I loved teaching, travel and adventure was calling and where best to start than working for an actual airline. For the next 12 years, I performed a multitude of roles for Ansett - from tarmac planning, rostering, even bringing in the Concord for British Airways.

Things got a bit more ‘serious’ when I moved to the corporate side. At one time, American Express had the biggest corporate travel company and it was here that I developed my passion for building meaningful and lasting relationships with clients. I managed a team responsible for looking after the travel needs of huge multinational companies including Microsoft, Johnson and Johnson, GM motors and Ford.

Over the next few years I would work for Citibank looking after all Australian Government travel business, set up a sales team to focus on new corporate business for Qantas and work for a variety of businesses implementing sale strategy’s and ongoing account management.

The opportunity to work at Furnware came at a time when I was ready for a new challenge and I can’t wait to get back in the classroom to work with teachers and form new relationships with schools all around NSW.

Being part of an organisation that’s committed to making a difference to the way our children learn and grow, really resonates with me. I love getting out into the classrooms, meeting principals, teaching staff and most importantly, our children.

When I meet my clients, I really focus on forming partnerships through collaboration and listening closely to what’s important to them. It then allows me to offer flexible and tailored learning solutions that best meet their schools’ needs. I consider myself extremely fortunate that I have the opportunity to witness firsthand, the enthusiasm and engagement children display in these newly created spaces. It’s exciting and satisfying and I get to experience it on a daily basis.

With over 13 years of experience in various commercial, operational, and customer experience roles in the Aviation industry, I joined Furnware in 2022 excited by the potential to create inspired learning spaces that support the functional furniture needs of teachers and students alike.

Through observing my young daughter’s excitement for learning, I stay passionate about creating meaningful spaces for young minds to flourish. The caring and considered approach to understanding clients’ vision through to the delivery and set up of each curated learning space is incredibly rewarding.
 

As the daughter of an ex-teacher and principal, I have genuine love and respect for education, with a deep understanding of the challenges schools face. I’m a great communicator and value the importance of really understanding a customer’s needs, as the more information we have, the better our solutions will be. I love the creative aspect of designing spaces and working with our 3D Learning Spaces App, bringing all the elements, colour, furniture and classroom layout to life that meet the pedagogical objectives. So, our customers can really envisage their new learning environments with every detail captured. 

It’s exciting to learn and understand the research and development that goes into every piece of Furnware furniture, and to be part of such a forward-thinking company. We genuinely care about supporting students to learn and succeed.

Over the years, my dedication and enthusiasm within the furniture inustry has involved actively embracing a customer-centric approach to create spaces that meet customer needs.
 
I am passionate about providing my customers with innovative solutions to improve ergonomic benefits 
through thoughtful design, emphasising the importance of movement. To complement the functional spaces created, I have collaborated with Allied Health Professionals to implement custom programs promoting better posture, focus, and increased energy levels to enhance overall health in sedentary environments.
 
I am motivated by the opportunity to apply my skills and experiences to the Furnware team while staying true to its values, which strongly resonates with my commitment to making significant breakthroughs that enhance learning.

With over 15 years of account management experience, I am committed to building relationships and delivering high quality service that meets the needs of all my clients.  

Throughout my time working in the education furniture industry, I have been responsible for providing innovative custom solutions to schools and businesses to suit their individual requirements. 

I am excited to be part of the Furnware team and working with schools to create their optimal learning environments.

With over 30 years in Business ownership, operations management, and business development I am committed to building relationships and delivering high quality end to end service that meets the needs of all my clients. 
Coming from a National commercial furniture manufacturing company, I have spent the last 4 years assisting in the fitting out of dozens of new and existing government schools throughout South East Queensland.  I have been responsible for working with school and business clients to design and fit out to suit their individual requirements. 
I am excited to be part of the Furnware team and working with schools to create their optimal learning environments.

Working in the Government and Education sector for over 10 years has given me a deep-rooted understanding of what is essential to these organisations.
 
As learning spaces continuously evolve, it is fascinating to be part of the opportunity to cater to students’ and educators' current and future needs. By understanding the constraints, listening, and asking the right questions, we can provide a tailor-made solution in an ever-evolving industry.

With my mother being an educator, I have witnessed her guide, teach, and encourage students with a range of different learning abilities to succeed. I believe this has allowed me to understand that we have a responsibility to provide all students with a platform to learn in an environment that is comfortable, inclusive and safe.

At Furnware, we have the unique opportunity to make this a reality with our consultative approach with customers, enabling us to really understand the environment in which they want to teach to provide the best learning outcomes for all students.
 

Growing up with a parent who worked in education support, I was highly aware of the positive impact that learning spaces can have on students' ability to reach their full potential. Having recently finished my academic journey, I bring a fresh perspective on how well-designed learning spaces can positively enhance learning outcomes. 

I enjoy supporting educators and assisting them with furniture solutions to help achieve their learning space vision. At Furnware, I value being part of the solution and achieving the best results for students and teachers alike. 

I see our role as being a partner to educators and schools. I love that we have the chance to really engage with our customers and seek to understand what value we can bring them – value that can enhance their students’ learning.

I manage the International team and a big part of that is helping the team to develop and grow. I’m proud to be part of a group that is committed to making a long-term difference for students and teachers globally, I believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn and be educated in a safe, encouraging and engaging environment. We have the ability to create these amazing learning spaces and that’s what gets us out of bed every day.

I have had a life-long love affair with Asia. Born in Australia, I spent my formative years in Indonesia and Malaysia, and was educated through the international school system, learning to speak Indonesian, French and Japanese. I spent 11-years working in Indonesia, sourcing premium wines from around the world, supplying high-end restaurants and 5-star resorts across Jakarta and Bali.
 
It’s an honour and a privilege to be a part of Furnware -  an industry leader providing world-class service with innovation and integrity at its core. We are passionate about contributing to our children’s future and success, by creating the best learning environments possible and designing the highest quality furniture.
 
I have a great enthusiasm for life, an innate curiosity for the world around me and am passionate about making a difference, while connecting with people to create solutions and outcomes, that have a lasting impact.
 

It’s extremely satisfying to know the school furniture we design and manufacture, is making a positive difference in a student’s life by providing a better educational experience. I love it when our school’s share the positive difference Furnware is making in their classrooms.
 
Past experience working for the Singapore Furniture Industries Council and for a major educational publisher has provided me with a deep understanding into the needs of our customers, and I am passionate about providing outstanding service and building long-lasting relationships.
 
Working alongside such a dedicated team for a global organisation servicing a growing Asian market is both challenging and exciting. I look forward to collaborating with my customers in China, Singapore and Taiwan, to design outstanding learning environments that meet their unique pedagogical needs.
 

The long-lasting relationships we build with our schools are immeasurably important and built on trust and reliability. From large scale new school builds, to working with existing spaces bringing them into the 21^st Century, our customers can be assured of our expertise and capacity to deliver outstanding results.

I lead a dedicated team who have extensive knowledge in both education and design and are equally as passionate about collaborating with our schools to support their unique pedagogy. Providing outstanding customer service at every stage of the journey is intrinsic to Furnware and I love being involved with a company that makes a difference by having a positive impact in the educational space and in student’s lives.

It’s been my pleasure to work in education for a decade. From designing playspaces, and managing them through to installation, to helping students understand the incredible STEM opportunities that are waiting for them once they leave school. Throughout my time, my one key learning is the greatest resource we have in education are our teachers.

I’m excited to work with our educators to create learning environments that assist them to achieve the highest possible positive impact on their students.

I am committed to providing outstanding results for my clients. I believe that this is best delivered with a smile, and a little bit of fun.

"My motto has always been to listen first. I’m delighted to have joined Furnware, which supports collaborative client relationships with the aim of co-creating learning environments to meet specific learner needs. It’s a privilege to be able to fulfil educators’ vision with fit-for-purpose solutions and quality products manufactured here in New Zealand.
 
In addition to joining a team who takes so much pride in what they do, I’m very fortunate to meet and work alongside a diverse group of educators who passionately care about supporting students to learn and succeed."

Kia ora,

Schools are wonderful places and as an active mum of three busy boys, I understand the important role they play in all of our lives.

When it comes to collaborating with my customers, I never take a ‘one size fit’s all’ approach. Every school has a unique culture, and vision of what they want their teaching and learning to look like. With my diploma in interior design combined with a deep understanding of what makes an effective learning space, I ensure any solutions are well thought out, future proof and tailored to the pedagogy of the school.

Being part of a proudly NZ owned and operated company is very rewarding and I truly love what I do. Meeting people and building long-term relationships is something I feel very passionate about ‘kanohi ki te kanohi’ and I am excited about working alongside my customers, guiding them on their journey to implementing innovative learning environments.

Nga Mihi.

 

Now well into my second decade at Furnware, I have a wealth of experience and enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with schools across Hawke’s Bay and the central North Island – co-creating inspiring environments which improve learning outcomes.

I love working alongside dynamic educators, and the Furnware team, who are dedicated to helping schools achieve their goals. My consultative approach is to first listen and understand my schools’ needs before designing solutions. Building long-term relationships with customers means I share their hopes and aspirations and I also have a lot of fun on the way.

It’s great to have a passion for what you do, and I am motivated as a mother and grandmother of 7 to make a difference to young people. To enhance children’s ability to learn is a wonderful gift and I feel privileged to be a part of their journey.

Wellington, Wanganui & Taranaki

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past 20 years, it’s that a comfortable student is a focused student. Which is why I’m passionate about creating spaces to learn and grow that are filled with Furnware products. Enhancing learning outcomes for students is front of mind when I engage with schools and I pride myself on providing all the facts and information to allow informed decisions with the best outcomes for everyone.

I love coming up with solutions and opportunities to create a unique learning environment and the most satisfying thing about my job is returning to a newly outfitted classroom and seeing the happy faces of students interacting with their new space. It’s absolutely fantastic to know that what we offer makes a difference to learning.

I am passionate about working with schools, sharing my vision for furniture as a considered investment in the well-being of the student, while creating inspiring learning environments that exceed expectation. I’m no stranger to managing large projects and will rise to any challenge, having previously worked with a multi-million dollar budget, supplying 60,000 individual furniture items for the City of Glasgow College.

Having customers for life is something Furnware as an organisation take seriously, and I am committed to providing a world-class customer service, from the initial consultation to delivery and beyond. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work for a company whose values align with mine, where I can really make a positive difference in the classroom.

I have always loved working with materials and it's exciting to work for such a progressive company that designs and manufactures furniture from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand. The furniture we make is thoroughly researched and developed from the conversations we have with educators, so I know when we collaborate with our schools, we are not only offering the highest quality school furniture, but products that have been specifically designed for the learner and the classroom.

Over the years, I have developed my strengths around overseeing a project through the entire process, enjoying the attention to detail and providing outstanding customer service. I’m dedicated to building strong customer relationships, to better understand the unique needs of my schools and work closely with them to design successful, one-of-a-kind learning space solutions that deliver results.

I have never before been a part of a company with such deserved pride in its history and workmanship. We believe in our product and what it can help you and your students achieve.
 
It’s a privilege to support our customers, working together with our team in the field, to create effective and inspiring learning spaces. And I'm dedicated to providing exceptional customer service with a strict attention to detail, to ensure both you and your students are delighted with your resulting spaces.
 
Like many of the Furnware team, I feel incredibly proud to be a part of such a long-standing and well-regarded local company whose furniture is designed and manufactured here in Hawke’s Bay New Zealand, to support students in classrooms all around the world.