MOVERS & SHAKERS
From Apprentice to Appointment
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FABRICATOR CONSERVATORY Outlet Ltd has appointed its Business Administration apprentice in a full time permanent role .
Shona Thompson , who began her apprenticeship at Conservatory Outlet in March 2016 , has deservedly achieved a permanent role in the company ’ s order processing department after successfully completing her Intermediate Apprenticeship Certificate in Business Administration - Business Skills Sector .
Over the next five years , Conservatory Outlet has ambitious plans to invest further in both the
infrastructure and the skills of its workforce to support its rapid growth . Currently employing 135 people at its facility in Wakefield , the company recognises that an enhanced recruitment , training and apprenticeship programme will ensure it is best placed to take advantage of new business opportunities in untapped areas of the UK , as well as retaining its core Network of 24 retailers .
Shona applied for the apprenticeship in the hope of securing full time employment , and began her Apprenticeship qualification whilst working with Conservatory Outlet . Shona , now employed as ‘ Roof Order Processor ’ explains : “ I started out looking for full term employment and the apprenticeship scheme offered with Conservatory Outlet was a great alternative to my other options .
Edgetech gives a warm reception to returning R & D expert
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WARM EDGE PIONEERS Edgetech are welcoming the return of a key former member of senior staff after a three-year hiatus .
Gary Shoesmith served as Edgetech UK ’ s Director of
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Operations and Quality between 2008 and 2014 , and now re-joins the organisation as Technical Development Manager .
Gary ’ s appointment significantly bolsters Edgetech ’ s local R & D capabilities . Working with Ohiobased R & D colleagues from US parent company Quanex Building Products , and reporting directly to Edgetech UK Managing Director Chris Alderson , Gary will be charged with spearheading several
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key projects aimed at further developing Edgetech ’ s already industry-leading product range .
Gary commented : “ It ’ s been a great experience returning to Edgetech UK – the wonderful welcome I ’ ve received has made me feel right at home again , and the company ’ s commitment to continual investment in safety , quality , training and an expanded infrastructure was immediately clear upon my return .
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“ In a market that ’ s growing ever more competitive , differentiating yourself through innovation and an extensive range of unique , high-quality products is essential . It ’ s that innovation process that I ’ m here to resource and drive – and I ’ m confident that given our decades of expertise and well proven technology .”
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NO HALF MEASURES FOR RISING SALES STAR , DEMI .
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THERE ’ S BEEN PLENTY of discussion in the press recently about the lack of women in the traditionally male-dominated glazing and fenestration industry , so it ’ s perhaps a timely coincidence that the star of our positive people story just happens to be a woman ! Window Ware ’ s rising star is Demi Whitbread , who has recently been promoted to the position of Area Sales Manager ( ASM ) for the Home Counties and North London .
BIG BREAK
Demi initially got her foot through Window Ware ’ s door as a general filing assistant almost five and a half years ago , but it wasn ’ t long before Head of Internal Sales and Marketing , Sarah Binns , recognised her potential and snapped her up .
UNLEASH POTENTIAL
Demi rose to the challenge of her new role by helping to increase sales and grow business in her area . Buoyed by brilliant customer feedback and healthy sales figures , Demi ’ s confidence went from strength to strength .
TRUE METTLE
So , for the last three months , Demi has dedicated her time to providing first-class sales support and fenestration supplies to her newly-adopted community of customers in Herts , Beds , Bucks and northern outskirts of London .
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