Rhonda Montgomery
Role: Director and Principal Trainer Company: Montgomery Food Consulting Track Record: TRACK RECORD Rhonda has worked in the food industry for 16 years in a number of roles, progressing to a variety of management positions. She has an HND in Supply Food Management, a PgDip in Communications (training and development) and a BSc Hons degree...
John McClune
Role: Manager, Productivity Improvement Team Company: Invest NI Track Record: “I look back at the 2012 Paralympics in London with a sense of awe at the achievements of the athletes despite the challenges that they faced — it’s quite humbling really,” said John What does your job entail? I head up Invest NI’s Productivity Improvement...
Helena O’Hare
Role: Manufacturing Engineer Company: Schrader Electronics Track Record: “Engineering at present is still male dominated but more and more girls are starting to recognise it as a realistic career option. I would definitely encourage them to as so many females have the right skills to go far and it provides great opportunities,” she says. What...
Alana Jones
Role: Executive Coach And Mentor Company: Workplace Solutions Track Record: ‘Powerful coaching results in clarity of thought and commitment to taking action and achieving progress,’ says Alana. What does your job involve? I provide a portfolio of services providing valuable and effective solutions to work-place challenges. I work as an executive coach and mentor, independent...
Kyle Johnston
Role: Sales Manager Company: Leaf Track Record: “With technology the way it is now blurred lines exist between work and home life. Working from anywhere and at any time is the norm,” says Kylan What does your job involve? I am responsible for the sales and marketing within Leaf. I have been with the company...
Ciaran McCallion
Role: Senior Human Resources Manager Company: Allen & Overy Track Record: ME AND MY JOB “I was once at a meeting addressed by Sir Anthony O’Reilly when he said, ‘you should aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well’. This continues to resonate with me because it is through getting the basics right that you...
Claire Dorris
Role: Knowledge Management Officer Company: National Children’s Bureau (NCB) NI Track Record: “The young people we work with keep us grounded, remind us of why we are doing what we do, and inspire us regularly with their ideas, courage and energy,” said Claire. What does your job entail? National Children’s Bureau NI is a research and development organisation that seeks to...
Aileen Wilson
Role: Director of Blush Boutique Company: Blush Boutique, Lisburn Rd, Belfast. Track Record: Track Record Aileen opened Blush Boutique over nine years ago, starting from scratch to build it into a thriving bridal business. Having previously studied retail and distribution management and with a background in fashion retail Aileen was equipped to spot a niche...
Bill Watson
Role: Curriculum Manager Company: Northern Regional College & Career Academy Programme Track Record: “The biggest challenge is dealing with the volume of work in a very forward thinking and dynamic engineering department and accommodating the demands of both students and industry,” said Bill. What does your job entail? As a curriculum manager I co-ordinate the...
Richard Kirk
Role: Assistant Director Company: Northern Ireland, Institution of Civil Engineers Track Record: “I work with government and politicians to reinforce the message that infrastructure is good for society, with every £1 invested generating a return of £2.84 in the wider economy,” said Richard. What does your job entail? I’m responsible for supporting all grades of...