"WE'VE BEEN IN YOUR SHOES"

C A R E E R S E V E N I N G P A N E L 2 0 1 8

04JUNE

7PM MMC

JESSICA KELLY | CLASS OF 2013

Jess graduated from Food Science in 2016 and is currently working for

an industry-leading commercial bakery in regional Victoria. Jess fulfils a

quality assurance role within the Research and Development

department bringing some of your favourite supermarket staples from

paddock to plate.

In addition to her role in R&D, Jess is currently studying her Cert IV in

Training & Assessment and is busy in the community with a number of

roles within local and national organisations.

KAITLYN SCHILTZ - CLASS OF 2008

After graduating from Loreto College, Kaitlyn gained a Certificate III in

Business Management through a traineeship at an advertising agency.

Kaitlyn then went on to become a fully qualified florist, currently

working at Jenny Burke Florist in Ballarat. Kaitlyn has won consecutive

prestigious student awards at the Melbourne International Flower

Garden Show in 2015 and 2016 and has helped highly renowned

florists set up their stalls at the famous exhibition.

Kaitlyn loves fashion, travel and her sausage dog, Daphne. Kaitlyn still

proudly loves and calls Ballarat her home. 

STEPHANIE MATHIESON - CLASS OF 2009

After graduating from Loreto College. Stephanie started to study Law,

transferred courses a couple of times, was injured in her workplace,

and finally landed in a Business Degree where she fell into Human

Resources (HR). Stephanie has worked in private, public and not for

profit sectors, including a 12 month stint in Canberra.

Stephanie has now finished her Masters and is working in the Health

Industry coordinating HR projects and establishing the HR strategy.

Stephanie says that she has not taken the easy path and believes that

she is proof that the path less travelled is absolutely worth it.

- FOOD SCIENCE

- FLORISTRY 

- HUMAN RESOURCES 

ANNEMARIE MOLONEY - CLASS OF 1996

VERONICA MICICH - CLASS OF 1997

Annemarie studied her Bachelor of Commerce at the University of

Ballarat (Fed Uni). Annemarie then accepted a graduate accountant

position at Prowse, Perrin & Twomey ( PPT) and is a Senior Accountant,

specialising in business services and taxation. Annemarie has seen the

increasing role of internet and cloud-based accounting packages, and

her role at PPT has allowed her to create valuable business relationships

with the clients she deals with daily.

Annemarie enjoys exercising, yoga and practising mindfulness.

Annemarie is also an avid supporter of mental health awareness and

cures for brain injuries/illnesses.

Veronica studied at the University of Ballarat (Fed Uni) and completed

an industry year in Melbourne. Starting work as a Programmer for a

Victorian government agency, the Department of Sport and Recreation,

was a big learning curve. Moving through different organisations,

leading teams and then leading projects in application development,

Veronica extended her study in Project Management working for

Fujitsu Australia.

Veronica now has her dream job at Microsoft Australia running projects

around Australia and enjoys taking her bicycle along for the ride.

ASHLEIGH DODD - CLASS OF 2005

When Ashleigh graduated from Loreto College, she was unsure what

she wanted to do; so went onto study multiple courses at the

University of Ballarat (Fed Uni) and volunteered in the USA. Upon

returning home, Ashleigh found her calling in the Disability Sector.

Amongst ongoing study, working directly with people, becoming a

manager, returning to UB as a teacher, Ashleigh also faced unforeseen

challenges to begin her family. 

Now as a mother of two, Ashleigh continues as a Disability Manager

and has now begun studying to become a Doula; to support women

through pregnancy challenges and starting a family, all whilst raising

her own.

RACHEL HARRISON - CLASS OF 1998

Rachel lives in Buninyong and is married with two children, Monty aged

six and Winnie aged three. Before moving to back to Ballarat, Rachel

spent many years living in Melbourne and a short time living in the United

Kingdom.

Rachel has forged a career in the male dominated building and

construction industry. She is currently commuting to Melbourne and

works full time at George Rydell Constructions as a Senior Contract

Administrator. 

- DISABILITY SERVICES 

- CONSTRUCTION

- MICROSOFT 

- ACCOUNTING

KELSEY WILSON - CLASS OF 2015

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C A R E E R S E V E N I N G P A N E L

ROSE MURPHY - CLASS OF 2015

Kelsey is currently studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications

at La Trobe University. Along with her studies, Kelsey also takes an

extra class, interns at Melbourne WebFest (Australia’s international

web series festival), is a student ambassador at La Trobe and still

works part-time.

Kelsey is extremely busy and looks forward to sharing more about

what she is doing during her presentation.

Since graduating from Loreto in 2015, Rose has studied a Bachelor of

Applied Science at RMIT University (Medical Radiations), specialising

in Medical Imaging. Rose has experienced clinical placements at four

different radiology departments, which have helped her solidify her

interest in the field.

Rose is currently working at Box Hill Hospital as a Medical Imaging

Assistant whilst completing the final year of her degree. Next year

Rose is looking forward to commencing a one-year internship as a

Graduate Radiographer.

SERENA ELDRIDGE - CLASS OF 1989

Serena is currently employed as the Industry & Development Manager

at VisitBallarat – a role that involves working to drive revenue in the

Tourism Industry and encourage product development. Previous to this,

Serena was employed by Fairfax Media (ACM) as the Group Marketing

Manager for VIC/TAS and NSW overseeing the marketing and

sponsorship activity of over 60 individual newspapers.

Serena specialises in identifying and successfully managing special

events and promotions and has won numerous State and National

awards for her campaigns and initiatives. Serena’s connection to the

community and industry is enhanced by a number of volunteer and

advisory roles. She also loves the great outdoors, travel and is the proud

owner of two retired greyhounds.

- APPLIED SCIENCE

- TOURISM & MARKETING

- MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS 

A S P I R I T E D C A T H O L I C E D U C A T I O N

T H A T V A L U E S , E N G A G E S A N D

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T H E I R G L O B A L F U T U R E .