Kelly has been specialising in the arena of Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Career Coaching for 15 years. Initially focusing on commercial recruitment, and later moving into corporate Human Resources working with the likes of Ernst & Young and General Electric.

Earlier on in her career, Kelly spent a few years working in commercial recruitment for companies such as Select Appointments and Chandler MacLeod. In early 2003 Kelly co-founded The Clarity Group Pty Ltd, a company specializing in Recruitment and Career Coaching. The company has built a positive reputation in the market place due to the personalized and career focused approach it is respected for. Kelly sold her share in the company in late 2006.

In early 2007 Kelly began capital raising and developing Six Figures the exclusive site for high salary earners to connect with $100K+ job opportunities, across all industries and professions. The site launched in March 2008 and was quoted by Springwise, the global trending spotting site, as one of the next trends to watch. Six Figures the destination site for $100K+ professionals and executives to access jobs, career related resources and services closed in early 2012.

Kelly’s experience working across HR, Recruitment & Career Coaching has provided her with a solid understanding of what the job market looks like for professionals and executives, what employers look for and the common experiences and challenges both face.

Kelly holds a Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the AGSE, a Graduate Certificate in HR Management from Swinburne and a Bachelor of Arts from La Trobe University. In addition she has a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training and has completed Train the Trainer. Kelly is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) and a committee member of the Wilderness Society Victorian division.

Kelly’s continues to see private clients, providing bespoke Career Coaching,  Strategy and Management Services for Executives and Professionals.

Speaking Engagements

• January 2012 – ABC Radio Drive Program with Prue Bentley, Making a Job or Career Change in 2012
• December 2011 – Melbourne Business School, Interview Preparation Skills
• 2010 /2011 speaking engagement break to raise young family
• September 2010 speaker for Executive Women Australia on Exploring 21st Century Workplace Barriers for Women
• November 2009 – Directioneering, Salary & Contract Negotiation in all Economic  Climates
• October 2009 – Women in Finance, Salary Negotiation for Women
• October 2009 - Australian Institute of Management, Salary Negotiation in all Economic Climates
• September 2009 – BTalk Australia, guest of Phil Dobbie on the topic: It Pays to Negotiate Your Salary- Find Out Why & How! BTalk Australia
• September 2009  – La Trobe Alumni, event on Whats Your Career Plan B  (Expert risk-management advice for all stages of your career)
• April 2009 - Melbourne Business School, Guest Speaker on Women and Entrepreneurship
• April 2009 -Swinburne International Business Club Event, Guest Speaker on International Entrepreneurship in the current climate
• February 2009 - Melbourne Business School, two one hour presentations on Salary Negotiation & Personal Branding