As office manager for the Ashtead headquarters I organise and supervise all administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of the office. I work for the directors and administrative staff and my role involves me in all aspects of the business. My position requires experience in office work and IT, good customer service skills, organisational and time management skills and, if it were possible, ten pairs of hands! One of the biggest tasks I face is keeping everyone happy!
I originally trained as a dancer but an unfortunate accident put paid to a professional career. My other strength was my personality. I seem to get on with most people and I like to be busy so I joined Longcross in 2007 as an administrative assistant. Longcross gave me the chance to grow and recently promoted me to office manager. I really enjoy organising the office and most of all I love the people. Longcross makes you feel part of something and always gives you opportunities to move forward. I have just passed my NVQ in Business Administration with distinction through the company and am now studying for a Level 3 qualification in line management. In the future I would love to eventually move on to something new within Longcross, maybe have a change of job role or learn the ins and outs of being a PA.
I recently took part in the Three Peaks Challenge with a team of twelve from Longcross. It was a hard task but a great team event. The vivid memory that sticks in my mind is after climbing three mountains having one of our drivers take all the glory! I quote: ‘It wasn’t that hard, I did it in my flip flops!’
In my spare time I still enjoy my dance classes and like spending time with friends.