Kelsea MacNeil

Kelsea recently started a new role as the sales and product development manager with Destination Membertou. She hails from the community of New Waterford and is excited about the new and growing opportunities in the community of Membertou. Kelsea is an active member of her community, spending her leisure time with organizations like Rotary, the Cape Breton University Alumni Association, and enjoying time with family and friends. Age: 27

Occupation: Marketing/public relations - sales and product development manager with Membertou Corporate Home: River Ryan, Birthplace: Sydney Family: Parents, two siblings, a wonderful family of friends Pets: No pets yet What was your first job: Working as a hostess at Boston Pizza Sydney (I worked the first day it opened in August 2005).

What talent would you most like to have: The ability to play an instrument, particularly the guitar.

Coffee or Tea: Tea all the way.

What is your favourite food: I love everything that is food- ha! Pizza is high on the list. Favourite movie: Sleepless in Seattle. Favourite music: A mix - John Mayer is always at the top of my playlist.

Favourite book: I have many. Recently read Annette Verschuren’s “Bet On Me” – brilliant. Pet Peeve: The Cape Breton Rant Room on Facebook.

Which trait in people do you most admire:

I adore genuine and authentic individuals being true to themselves no matter what. What is your motto or favourite saying: I am often heard saying that I have “Joy in my soul” meaning something makes me happy or pleased. What is your favourite thing about Cape Breton: The people, the experiences, and running into everyone you know through the aisles of Sobeys.

Where is your favourite place to travel: I have enjoyed travelling to many different places, my favourite to date is Italy.