14 May Get to know: Andrew Haskins

Andrew Haskins is a Business Advisor

I am a Hospitality and Tourism professional with a high level of customer service, strong communication skills, solid financial acumen, key stakeholder engagement and community awareness, having worked in both the public and private sectors, giving me a passion and understanding of small to medium businesses.

The experience from my own small business ventures, linked with the medium to large scale operations I have managed and run, gives me an approachable and objective perspective that can provide invaluable assistance to regional businesses.

I have a passion for training and have empathy for skilled operators reaching their goals and those with a vision to embark on a path to success.

If you had one free hour each day, how would you use it?

Walking around the lake taking in fresh air and the great scenery of Canberra

What would you like to be known for?

Someone that has been passionate about the and hospitality   & tourism – industry and a mentor to those in it.

What is a recent book that you have enjoyed? Why?

Ahn Do – The happiest little refugee – because it was real, a real story where he saw the best in life and made the most of it. Couldn’t put it down.