20 September 2019

Getting to know: Kahli Ryan

Kahli Ryan is our new Project Manager at Zeroseven. Today I sat down to get to know her better to see what makes her tick.

What is your new role at Zeroseven?

Project Coordinator, I will be managing client projects and cuddling Pablo.

How exciting, what is your professional statement?

I am a Project Manager with more than 6 years of experience in the technology sector. I am results orientated and motivated to achieve targets. I am hyper-organised and detailed driven to bring processes, people and projects together to achieve results. I am collaborative in developing and nurturing relationships.

Can you tell me about how you got the interview?

I applied for the job on Sunday night while at the New Zealand airport on my way home from a holiday, on Monday morning at 10am I received a phone call from Elizabeth and she asked to see me at 4pm that afternoon. I had my interview with Elizabeth and Pablo. I then got asked that afternoon to complete some questions and a quiz and I got the job the following day after reference checks. It happened so quickly.

What made you choose Zeroseven?

In my interview Elizabeth talked so highly of the company and staff. I wanted to work for a company that has an incredible supporting culture. Plus Pablo, how can you say no to that face?

What are some facts about you?

I have two rescue dogs, Bounty a 9 year old husky who loves to howl and Luna a 1 year old brindle staffy/greyhound/mastiff mix who loves to snuggle
As a kid, I grew up on Thursday Island
I won cross country in year 9 and loved playing soccer
I love going to the markets
I love supporting charities - I rode a bike from Vietnam to Cambodia for World Vision 4 years ago, I always support RSPCA cupcake day and I walked 30km for Fred Hollows last year

I have a few fun questions for you

How do you start your day? I am an early bird going to the gym or walking my doggos at 5am and have breakfast at work. Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day because who doesn't love pancakes
What does a typical weekend look like for you? Uni for the next year, exploring with Bounty and Luna, going out to breakfast and art classes
Do you love travel? Where have you been and where next? I love to travel. I was born in Saudi Arabia. I have been to Canada, US, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, NZ, Germany, Japan, Austria, Hong Kong, France and the UK. I hope to be back in Canada next year for a white Christmas
Have you met Pablo the resident Zeroseven dog and are you now best friends? Yes and when I wear my hair down we actually have the same wavy hair hahaha - We are twins
Do you have a signature dish? Toblerone Cheesecake
What can you not live without on your desk at work? My tea pot

Finally, I have some rapid fire questions for you:

Okay go for it,

Is your tomato sauce in the cupboard or fridge? Fridge
Who do you love more Cats or Dogs? Dogs
Cupcakes or Donuts? Both I love sweets way too much
Coffee or Tea? Tea and hot chocolate
iPhone or Android? iPhone
Fav movie ever? It would have to be Ice Age because I love Sid, I think sloths are cool
Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate? All chocolate but mainly dark chocolate
Who would play you in the movie of your life? Emilia Clarke