FOR many people, a side effect of this year’s Coronavirus lockdowns has been discovering how much work you can get done from home.
It’s a reality familiar to Greater Shepparton City Council candidate, Kim O’Keefe.
Ms O’Keeffe, who advocates for the homeless and better parking solutions in Shepparton’s CBD, has spent the past seven years working as the national education and marketing manager for the Salons Group, a company which supplies essentials and consumables to salons, spas, educators and schools.
Kim had been working with the company using their products in her salon and training school previously.
“I saw an opportunity to grow the brand. The company did not offer a distant learning program and was very limited with face-to-face educators,” Ms O’Keeffe said.
“They could also see my vision and a national online training model was created. Production was done in Shepparton.
“Working from home has given me so much flexibility, particularly in my Council role. I have also had the opportunity to showcase our region and the opportunities here, something I have also been very passionate about in my councillor role,” she said.
“With many Melbourne people now looking at relocating, there is such a great opportunity to attract others to grow a great business, work here and to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle we offer.
“The pandemic has changed the way many of us do things and working from home may be the new norm for many.
“I see great opportunities ahead of us and with strong, positive leadership, hard work and putting our region on the map, we can highlight Greater Shepparton as a region of success and opportunity.”
