1. To whomit mayconcern:
I have knownJennyHetheringtonforalmost20 years,spanningthe lengthof time anddistance.Ihave
knownJennytobe veryadaptive andable,dealingwell withwhateverthe dayhasthrownat her.
I am a ProjectManager withthe AustralianDepartmentof Defence workingona majorshipbuilding
projectforthe Marine AcquisitionBranchof the Defence Material Organisation.
Fate introducedusina journeythroughEgypt,whenJennyneededafew extrabodiestogeta minibus
deal done fora trip fromthe RedSeato Luxor.I immediatelyrecognizedherasagood operatorand
threwmy lotinwithher deal.Itwasthe start of one of the cornerstone friendshipsof mylife.
Jenny’stravelingskillswere unbelievable,she hadnodifficultyinfindingcommongroundwithanyone
she metand alwaysconvincedtradersthatthe deal wasgood forthem;makingall feel thattheyhad
won.Her negotiationskillswere excellentandherrapportwiththose aroundcarriedher through.She
alsotappedintothe skillsof those she wastravelingwith.
Our time travelingtogetherwasshort,butitwas enoughforus bothto recognize thatwe couldhave a
rewardinglongdistance relationship.JennyhasbeentoAustraliatwice andstayedwithme andmywife
a couple of timesduringherstays.
I have alwaysadmiredJenny’senergy,adaptability,andcourage;andI am happyto call Jennyfriend.
Jennyquicklyfindsrapportwiththose aroundherandwill be anassetto anyone seekingherskills.
DenisGnaden
CompartmentAcceptance Manager
ProjectJP2048 Phase 4 A/B
Marine AcquisitionBranch
Defence Material Organisation
Departmentof Defence
Phone +613 9449 4763
Mobile +614 90 186 05