by SA Woman Member | Jun 24, 2024 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
I am excited to join this women in business network and share my journey of (trying my best) to balance a fulfilling career and family life. As a mother of two teen daughters, I strive to be a role model for them, demonstrating that it’s possible to successfully manage both personal and professional aspirations. I deeply enjoy volunteering and have built my business around the principle of being hands-on in raising my family, giving back to, and participating in my community and being the best professional self I can be.
Years of working in finance in managerial roles, projects and as an investor have uniquely prepared me for my current position as Director of Operations for Raine&Horne Adelaide City and Salisbury. My background has equipped me with the skills to understand and meet the needs of our clients, vendors, landlords, tenants and staff. This expertise has facilitated my transition from the private sector, where I worked for large international businesses, to collaborating with my husband, Trinity McNamara, in building a business we are immensely proud of.
*Note I do not personally do sales or property management, my role is purely operations, business growth and compliance. But I can refer you to one of my valuable staff who can assist you with any enquiries. Or you are always welcome pop in to have a coffee with me and a team member and we can talk out your scenario together.
by SA Woman Member | Feb 11, 2024 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Melanie has worked throughout Australia in a variety of government and corporate industries. She first worked as a specialist investigator with SAPOL within the Paedophile Taskforce and Sex Crimes Investigation Branch.
During the time she served in the force she completed a prestigious state-based scholarship focussing on an outcome that led to the offence of ‘drink spiking’ being included into South Australian criminal legislation. Melanie developed her portfolio of governance experience as a Board member and Chair of YWCA Adelaide focussing on the status of women and women’s policy and program development as well as attending international and national leadership conferences.
Melanie transitioned into careers within community and social services development – including senior roles in aged care, disability and education models for at-risk young people. Melanie has worked with a variety of organisations to implement change management and create commercial service models, as well as leading local and national projects within sport including within an AFL club.
Melanie assists police officers to transition into new careers and is a CEO in the non for profit sector with a focus on leadership for young women.
by SA Woman Member | Jun 25, 2023 | Meet a Member, SA Woman, Uncategorized
Carly Thompson-Barry is a Business Nurturer and Founder of SA Woman, an organisation that connects, showcases and empowers women across South Australia. A weaver of women, she is relentless in her pursuit to nurture women in business and life and believes strongly in the need to support the whole woman – body, soul and business. With a diverse business career spanning the last 12 years, she brings her background in finance, business and wellbeing to help lead and lift up a membership community, mentor women in business and creatively showcase the work of women from all backgrounds across the State through a range of initiatives. Carly is passionate about bringing South Australian women to the forefront of recognition for their innovation and contribution to the South Australian economy. Underpinning her mission is the belief that ‘we can’t be what we can’t see’ and this drives the mission to continue to spread the word on the talented women our state has within it – inspiring all women and girls to soar, no matter their path.
With the support of her team and a strong belief in women empowering women, together they showcase the work women across South Australia do through the online community, social media channels, blog and Annual Awards and have helped hundreds of women in business to be connected and seen by many.
