IN what is a male dominated industry Singleton's Kylee Enwright is proving women can achieve at the highest level in the pest management domain.
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CPR Pest Management Services Director, Kylee took out the Inaugural Women in Australian Pest Management (PWAPM) Excellence Award at the 2019 EduCON conference earlier this month.
Kylee was recognised as a woman in the pest control industry who has shown outstanding leadership and dedication whilst encouraging others in the industry.
Attributing her success in the industry to her positive, can do attitude, Kylee seizes every opportunity to learn and improve. Kylee is responsible for the development of CPR's marketing strategy, performance tracking, evaluation and cost estimating, as well as the overseeing of day-to-day business operations.
Having completed training in various aspects of pest control, including her Certificate III in Pest Management and Certificate of Competency in Termite Interception and Baiting Systems, Kylee often takes on the role of Technician, taking on a full range of pest control services.
"I want to share the lessons and skills that I've learnt through the creation of CPR Pest Management Services by encouraging other women to enter the industry and mentoring them through their career," Kylee said.
"I like to encourage our team to push themselves and understand how to utilise their strengths. At the same time the team motivates me to push the boundaries, which I feel has contributed to me achieving this award," Kylee said.
"CPR Pest Management Services has been in business for 11 years, however I have only been working full time in the business/industry for 5 years.
"I started work in the industry because my husband was already in the business/industry and wanted to help out, I went about ensuring I understood the work that was to be carried out by gaining my Certificate 3 in Pest Management, and working in the field, I still do work in the field as needed.
"However over the past two years I have gained some great business knowledge, and now oversee the day to day in the office, sales, and business strategies."
Kyle described the pest industry as mainly a male dominated field, which is why she felt this award has been introduced to recognise women in the industry as they are often in the background.
"The awards were open to any women in the industry whether a qualified technician working in the field or office, management, on the supply side or owner of their own business," she said.
"I believe there are more women entering the industry now than ever before, however the industry is a more male dominated."
This award is a first for Australia. Presented at the Rapid Solutions' bi-annual conference, EduCON, the award drew entrants from across Australia and Asia Pacific regions. Created to encourage confidence and inspire ambition, it recognises the hard work of women in the industry.
"We have some really impressive women in in our industry and this award gives us the opportunity to bring their achievements to the forefront and also to inspire more women to follow in their footsteps," Major Sponsor and Business Manager of BASF," David Elmouttie.
