President: Lyn Preston
Originally from New Zealand but now based in Melbourne, Lyn is best known for her workshops and personal image consulting.
Her vast experience includes corporate seminars and uniform design, training retail staff, and consulting to boutiques. Her business ventures have included television and magazine makeovers and speaking engagements. Working alongside couturiers influenced Lyn in how to best educate and empower her clients with their own style, giving them a lasting confidence. Lyn’s approach is very hands and she is still most passionate when doing wardrobes.
Lyn adds value to the industry by also training other image consultants,who want to explore the boundaries and relate to individuals more effectively, thus creating a better income for themselves. To read more about Lyn go to www.stylegenies.com
Vice President: Tanya Petrolo
Tanya joined Style Genies as a foundation member when she trained with Lyn Preston. Her original background was in food styling, and her friendly approach and ability to relate to both men and women effectively in all age groups delivered natural benefits to the business. She allows clients to be at ease and builds a trusting rapport gracefully. Now, her wealth of experience in all aspects of image consulting, along with her creative panache in fashion have led her to assist as a board member.
Secretary: Julie Hyne
Julie is a successful business owner as well as an accomplished and experienced trainer, public speaker and presenter. She brings over 25 years of experience working in industries where image and style are vitally important, including the airline industry, hospitality, and senior corporate environments. Julie has a firm appreciation of the importance of first impressions, and how easily opportunities are won or lost based on how you present yourself. Julie’s passion and knowledge for image coupled with her caring nature has made her a respected and successful corporate style consultant empowering individuals to achieve their personal and professional best.
Treasurer: Christine Gawith
With an academic background spanning Teaching, Beauty and Dermal Therapies and Social & Community Welfare, Christine’s passion for learning is impressive. As a member of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and with a strong interest in fashion, beauty and empowering women, Christine understands the importance, and of course the benefit of creating the right impression.
