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Gill Barralet

Company Director

Owning and operating two Metro studios provided Gill with a comprehensive, hands on knowledge of the industry and franchising before taking up the opportunity to head Metro Modelling Academy as Company Director.

Prior to joining Metro Modelling Academy, Gill worked for 19 years with a training organisation, where she was responsible for daily management and administration of the organisation.

Gill’s key responsibility is the Business Development of Metro Modelling Academy. She works closely with all existing and new franchisees reviewing key areas such as quality control, improved marketing, and system development to ensure the needs of our franchisees, students and their families are met.

Phone: +61 407 994 315

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Adam Barralet

Operations, Training & Communications Manager
Fashion Show Producer/Choreographer/Stylist

Adam Barralet’s background is in the performing arts, psychology and personal development. He has performed in countless musicals and plays, starred in internet adverts and for Burswood International Resort’s television commercial, been a member of pop group Kharma, danced in shows by STEPS Youth Dance Company and worked as a club dancer and back up dancer, and co-hosted Late Night Liaisons on Perth’s local radio station Groove 101.7FM. He is can now be heard as part of the duo Raz & Adz on Melbourne's Joy 94.9 (www.joy.org.au).

Adam Barralet has also studied psychology, human biology, massage, health sciences, communication skills and drama at a tertiary level as well as ballroom & jazz, personal development, quantum physics and metaphysics.

Adam Barralet has been involved with Metro since the beginning of 1998. He started as a student at one of our studios for a two years participating in many fashion parades around WA. During this time he received the coveted Academy Award. Adam then joined the Metro teaching staff at Malaga to further his skills under the trainer of former director Melanie Lumley. Adam then left Metro to work in management for McDonald’s family restaurants and the National Australia Bank. In August 2003 he re-joined the Metro team as a Principal of Midland studio, adding Malaga Principal to his accomplishments in 2004.

In his role with Metro, Adam Barralet works closely with our students, teachers and franchisees to ensure our courses remain innovative, up-to-date, relevant and enjoyable. He is responsible for training our male models and ensuring they are not forgotten amongst our many female students. He also co-ordinate our major fashion shows each year including the EveryWoman Expo at the Perth Convention Centre and the Royal Canberra Show, as well as working on shows for Melbourne Fashion Week, Perth Fashion Festival and shows in the Philippines.

Phone: +61414 400 527

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Michelle Chamberlain

Victorian Master Franchisee

Michelle Chamberlain has gained her business background as Practice Manager of her family's accounting practice over the last 18 years. Michelle also boasts many other accomplishments including medals in ballroom dancing and being a finalist in the Royal Melbourne Show Showgirl competition in 1975 giving her experience in dealing with the media. She has won a raft of awards in both the ballroom dancing and Beauty Quest arenas. 

Michelle has always been involved in high level equestrian competition and now teaches elite presentation and is a National Judge in this area. Her equestrian, business and management skills are utilised in her role as the Director of the Victorian EFA Interschool Teams Challenge Championships.

Michelle, husband Bruce are excited to bring Metro to Victoria, sharing a passion to impart the skills of creating a good first impression, grooming and enhancing confidence and success for all their students. They are also passionate abut working with a strong and dynamic team of Victorian Franchisees, ensuring Metro continues to make a significant difference in the Victorian community.

Phone: (03) 8401 3889 

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