Hawke’s Bay has produced some amazing talented people and I thought it was time to showcase them, in particular the overseas folk. From UK, to just across the ditch in Australia. Lets support these Hawke’s Bay’rs overseas! I hope you enjoy the profile series! There will be one profile every week on a Wednesday at 7 PM (New Zealand standard time).
Name: Kristen Delugar
Age: 29
Years lived in HB and where? 25 years in Napier
What schools did you go to? Port Ahuriri, Napier Intermediate, Napier Girls High School and EIT
Who was your favourite teacher/s? Nikki from EIT
Where did you study for further education? EIT – Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Were you a member of any clubs or teams? No
Did you think you’d be doing what you’re doing now? Yes!! It’s my dream career
Who influenced you growing up? My mother and my tutors at EIT
What do you miss the most about Hawke’s Bay? The amazing food and winery’s!
What reminds you of Hawke’s Bay where you live now? Meat Pies and Fish n Chips!
Where have you been employed in HB? Best Travel Hastings
What are you doing now? I run my own Travel You Tube Channel and Facebook page plus I have been working in the Travel and Tourism Industry for the past 10 years, most recently as a Travel Operations Manager or a large Call Centre.
Example of your work:
Advice for young people of Hawke’s Bay? Follow your dreams, do everything people tell you isn’t possible and stand tall and proud when you get to that finish line.
How can people connect with you?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-delugar-841644b
Facebook – Worldwide Travel Addicts Facebook Group
YouTube Channel –https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJHEVk8W2guqkH5VCjwdzlA
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeofkristenxx