Team Talk – Office Managers – Abi and Izzy

At each of our course centres we employ a wonderful Office Manager.  This year Abi will be returning to Wellington School for the third year and Izzy starts at Badminton School.  They play an important role in co-ordinating all office aspects of our courses and are the main liaison between our Head Office Staff and our Course Staff.  They play a massive role in the smooth running of our courses and also student care!

 

Abi – Office Manager, Wellington School

 

Abi, can you tell us something about your career / study so far? 

When I first went to University I was studying a degree in English Literature and History, but I quickly realised that it wasn’t for me!  I decided to change course to study Criminology and Law, an area which I had always had an interest in but had never actually studied academically.  Luckily, the decision paid off and I enjoyed it so much that I decided to do a Masters in Law in Guildford, which I am completing at the moment.

What is your personal philosophy?  

If you don’t like something, change it.  If you can’t change it, change your attitude.  Nothing will work unless you do.

What is the best place you have travelled to and why? 

When I was younger I travelled to Sri Lanka with my family.  We visited a lot of different areas of the country and got to see some truly beautiful scenery, both in the rain forests and by the coast.  One of the best parts of the trip was when we visited the Elephant Sanctuary and we got to meet and learn about the elephants up close.  The baby elephants were particularly cute, although I’m sure they’re not so tiny now!

What is the weirdest job you have ever had? 

I once worked as a sales assistant at a garden centre, which was a weird job for me to choose because I know absolutely nothing about plants!

What is the one food you cannot resist? 

Broccoli – I am obsessed!

What sports do you participate in?  

Keeping active is really important to me so I do a lot of running and weight training.  I also go on lots of long walks which my little dog, Belle, enjoys a lot.

 

Izzy – Office Manager, Badminton School

 

Izzy, can you tell us something about your career / study so far? 

I went to Wellington School, I then came to Bristol University where I study Neuroscience.  I’m hoping to go on to train as Physician’s associate after I graduate.

What is your personal philosophy?  

Be kind to others and to yourself.

What is the best place you have travelled to and why? 

Nepal, experiencing a culture that was entirely new was amazing and the mountains ranges were unbelievably beautiful.

What is the weirdest job you have ever had?

Whilst working for a restaurant I spent a lot of time peeling parsnips.

What is the one food you cannot resist?

Chocolate cookies!

What sports do you participate in?

I played netball whilst at school, now I enjoy yoga.