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Introducing the new Chick!!

Published by Raelene April 2nd, 2008 in General, Meet the Avos

Rae Technically, yes, I am - but sure doesn’t feel like it. The older Avo’s (nothing to do with age, everybody is OH SO young and fab!) have been so warm and welcoming. Coming from a rather different and open industry of entertainment, modelling and television, one would think the change would be drastic. It hasn’t been - my time at Avo can definitely be compared to being on standby for a live television transmission, getting ready backstage for SA Fashion Week or waiting in the wings for a MC gig!

Bottom line, there is never a dull moment at no 3 King Edward Steet, everyday is a thrill!

My more calming (but also challenging) time comes along when I engage in my studies. I am currently studying toward an Industrial Psychology degree - slotting in my evening classes after a day at Avo, is alone, a skill that I am working on mastering.

My journey, getting to Avo: Credit goes to a higher power that was working in our favour that day. So, there I was at another MC gig - nervous as usual (especially after reading the credits and accolades of our guest speaker that I had to introduce), the pressure of getting it right was killing me! I remember thinking, (just from her name, Jules Newton) what a ball of ENERGY!

This awesome lady and I connected within minutes as we waited for the event to start . She didn’t waste time - I mean with everybody!The next thing I knew, she was asking (and mildly intimidating the Gauteng MEC of Education) - him what he thought of the state of education in South Africa. I got the impression that the poor man, who thought he was just attending another event with tea and yummy finger foods, was rather startled at the mini Debra Patta type interview.

She continued, and even before the event had started, she had scared a grown man, filled the room with her energy and offered the MC of the event a job!

My Avo journey began with an inspirational briefing session.

On arrival at Avo for the briefing / interview (because it really didnt feel like an interview), I could not get over the warmth and cheerfulness of the HUGE avocado painting, that met me at the gate. Proceeding up the stairs, I was met by a swimming pool, jungle gym and a tree house (surely I couldn’t be coming for a job interview!). In the waiting room area (a fresh relaxed patio) I was offered something to drink and to EAT!! I politely said no thank you to the eating part of the offer, but I could not help wondering what they would have given me, had I said yes. I have since learnt that the Avo’s energy levels are kept booming by the great food prepared by Mam D (I haven’t worked much, but I am pretty certain this is not a standard at other companies).

It is a pleasure to be of service to the Lion and Lionesses (Sales team) of Avo Vision. I have had a taste of this dynamic team and it’s without a doubt that working under their wings will be an exhilirating experience as well as challenging and even frustrating at times (otherwise it wouldn’t qualify as a job) but without a doubt it will be REVIVING!

14 Responses to “Introducing the new Chick!!”

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1 yojules Apr 3rd, 2008 at 8:43 am

RAELENE! I have just uncovered another one of your endless talents! YOU WRITE!!!!!!!

What a fabulous entrance into bloglife! We are really delighted to have you aboard, especially if you keep the Jules accolades coming….!
2 Carin Apr 3rd, 2008 at 11:08 am

Hey chick, welkommen!

You’re a breath of fresh air, welcome to the team!

C. xxx
3 Bilaal Apr 3rd, 2008 at 4:27 pm

Great intro Raelene! Welcome aboard.
4 jen cook Apr 4th, 2008 at 10:52 am

Raelene! I was so impressed with you. I popped into the office. Got my typical avo welcome-lots of hugs laughter and welcome. Was briefly introduced to you in the midst of chaos and your head down doing whatever craziness you needed to do at the time, and when you answered the phone a week or so later, you remebered me!!
That impresse me. Someone who makes a point of making inroductions important enough to them so the contact is real. Thank you! Welcome again to the Avo space and many, many, happy, fulfilling and fun hours it may be for you. xxxjen
5 Vanessa Apr 4th, 2008 at 1:28 pm

Raelene! We are delighted to have you on board… really! A true Avo fit. And you’re filling a gap that is much needed… with skill and commitment. The sales team are quite an awesome bunch!… Good luck!

Look forward to working more closely with you and making more Avo magic. Welcome to this crazy wonderful team
6 Becky Apr 7th, 2008 at 5:31 pm

Hey Chick - great blog. We are already loving you and feeling the difference you are making to our lives (both on the work side and personally). We have the tendency to initimadate easily (OK - well maybe not Clint!), and you are already holding your own with us. A huge welcome to Avo and I am looking so forward to working with you and getting to know you better.

Becks xx
7 jeanette dace Apr 14th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

It is wonderful to have you on board. I just love your enery and passion, no matter the task you are doing!
8 Elias moloi Apr 30th, 2008 at 9:51 am

hey all i can say Is congrats Raelene thats the right place to be
9 Gill May 15th, 2008 at 5:45 pm

Hi Raelene

I just want to say that it is so wonderful having you in our space. Your professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness and maturity are phenomenal. It is fab having you part of our team!
10 shirley Jun 10th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

Hi Rae

Its very nice to have you in here chick your kindness and your time,doing your work i could see you are really enjoying your work welcome on board Rae.
11 Mike Jul 4th, 2008 at 10:47 am

Cool site and lots of avo’s. Looks like a fun business you have.
12 yojules Jul 4th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

Thanks, Mike: works for us…..
13 Mawela Jul 24th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

Was Geht Rae

AWEsome sight, never new this company even existed…such an essential service that is being provided here!
Makes me SOOO excited-S.A is going to show itself then the world what its really made of!!

Seems everyone really like you over there, hmmm-whats new ))

Great to see you giving props to mighty Jaweh.
14 Yaya Jun 23rd, 2009 at 2:29 pm

Chick!

you always been fab,, learn more and utelise your skills & knowledge wisely to bring out the best of you at Avo..

Loads of kisses

YAYA

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