Meet the Team

Sonia Gouveia, Branch Manager, Express Employment Professionals, Sydney Olympic Park

Sonia Gouveia

Branch Manager

Sonia’s career in recruitment commenced over 20 years ago, working for a labour hire company specialising in Civil and Engineering. The buzz of being on site, meeting new hiring managers and learning new job titles, was the perfect introduction into the industry for her.

Sonia has extensive management experience and enjoys developing, mentoring and promoting staff, fostering an environment for them to enhance and maximise their skill set, while helping candidates find their dream job. It's always rewarding to receive candidate and client referrals to their connections, a result of the positive experience they received.

In her spare time you will find Sonia hiking, with her most recent climb being the Mt Kosciusko Summit.

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James Battikha, Business Development Manager, Express Employment Professionals, Sydney Olympic Park

James Battikha

Business Development Manager

James is a self-driven Recruitment and Business Development professional with comprehensive skills which include Recruitment for both internal and external employers to identify, select, and recruit staff for their vacancies, and help individuals find and gain employment. Through strong interpersonal and communication skills, James builds strong relationships with employees, clients, partners, and key stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

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Katie Atyusheva

Business Development Manager

Katie brings eight years of experience in recruitment and business development management, specialising in transport, logistics and the broader industrial sector. With a well-rounded background in the Polish, UK, and Australian markets, she has developed a strong track record of success in connecting businesses with the right talent and forging lasting partnerships.

Katie's approach is centered on building strong, authentic relationships with clients, candidates, and stakeholders, ensuring that their business needs are met with precision and care. This is evident in her hands-on approach, always ensuring face-to-face interactions with both clients and candidates to guarantee a deeper understanding and more effective communication. 

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Bridgette Vincent, Employment Specialist, Express Employment Professionals, Sydney Olympic Park

Bridgette Vincent

Employment Specialist

Bridgette is a dedicated and experienced Employment Specialist dedicated to meeting the unique needs of both employers and job seekers. Her expertise spans the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial talent sourcing to successful placement and post-placement support. 

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Isabel Marmora

Employment Specialist

Isabel brings over 3.5 years of experience in the recruitment industry, including account management in labor hire. She excels at connecting clients with the right employees and supporting long-term, fulfilling employment. Passionate about building strong relationships, she prioritises communication and honesty with both candidates and clients.

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