Women In Trades Wednesday- Ashlee Dankrell

Ashlee Dankrell  is a second generation painter and decorator in line to start her apprenticeship with BCITO shortly- following her workmate’s completion of their qualification.

A typical day for Ashlee includes “Trying to wing that extra five minutes of smoko by getting our boss talking about something he’s passionate about… that, and lots of sanding and vacuuming!”

Inspired to enter a trade career by her Dad and brothers, Ashlee says seeing the instant and dramatic change in a room is what she loves most about her trade.

“Switching from external repaints to level 5 new builds” is her most proud career achievement to date, and while not being scared of a bit of hard work, Ashlee also enjoys getting a bit of humour in the mix- “it reflects the trade I’m in!”.

As for future career goals, Ashlee’s include managing her own painting company with her brother.

Advice she would give someone looking to get into painting and decorating: “Hope you like sanding dawg! You gotta start at the bottom to work your way up”.