What are you known for professionally? What’s your specialty?
Professionally, I’m known for being an expert in Procurement specializing in Technology and highly skilled in complex and transformative environments.

What’s been the highlight/ proudest moment of your career at Proxima thus far?
Providing commercial leadership in support of a $1.5b global transformation program was quite the challenge but despite being a huge success, I was afforded tremendous growth opportunities.

What’s been the highlight/ proudest moment of your career at Proxima thus far?
My proudest moment over the last five years was applying for a completely different role internally and making it my own!

What are you most passionate about personally or professionally? What can’t you stop talking about?
Personally, I’m absolutely obsessed with my new puppy Eric. He makes frequent appearances on video calls and I make any excuse to show him off!
Professionally, I’m really passionate about the work we are doing to help our clients in sustainability and social value. It’s an area with an increasing spotlight and we can really help deliver additional value and help make sustainable choices.

What are you known for professionally?
I routinely hear that I have a unique and productive negotiation style.  I understand how to address sensitive negotiations in a non-emotional way that eases tensions and enables the parties to compromise and align on mutually agreeable outcomes.

What are you passionate about outside of work? What can’t you stop talking about?  What comes to immediate mind are “my kids.”  I am one of 10 children and have over 40 nieces and nephews, all of whom I love and spoil as my own!  I am an avid runner and love most forms of exercise. I have competed in many marathons over my running career and plan to compete in at least one more before hanging up the marathon shoelaces.

What’s been the highlight/ proudest moment of your career at Proxima thus far?
A proud moment at Proxima was when I received high praise for a job well done from one of Proxima’s legends, and I personally have the utmost respect for Mark McPhee. Sometimes it’s not the epic display of value that makes an impact, but the smaller, somewhat quiet show of appreciation that means the most.

What are you most passionate about personally or professionally? What can’t you stop talking about?
Diversity and inclusion have been a passion for me throughout my professional career. Through education and open dialogue, Proxima is at the forefront of leading the charge, and I’m very proud and excited to be included in this fundamental issue.

What are you known for professionally? What’s your specialty?
Professionally, I’ve delivered savings and complex projects primarily in the Facilities Maintenance space. I enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and working to understand the challenges our clients face. In addition, I’ve really enjoyed being able to get involved in broader aspects of the Proxima business through lecturing at universities, leading recruitment efforts, and working to help orient new colleagues to our business.

What’s been the highlight/ proudest moment of your career at Proxima thus far?
I was the first employee to join Proxima in the US directly from college. At that time, Proxima had very few employees in the US. It’s been rewarding to see my professional and personal growth over the last four years and to be a part of Proxima’s growth.

What’s been the highlight/ proudest moment of your career at Proxima thus far?
Receiving a call from our CEO to thank me for my contribution to a successful year, on top of receiving great feedback from peers for my work across multiple teams and Clients. It’s a testament to our people-focused business that the time is taken to positively feedback when it’s thought due!

Oh and also being nominated to launch our internal Gender Equality Network, delivering a presentation to over 100 people!

What are you most passionate about personally or professionally? What can’t you stop talking about?
I can’t stop talking about my Beagle, Kobe. He’s a real character and often a contributor to video calls. I’m also a big health fitness fan and F45 regular.

Professionally I’m passionate about Procurement (of course!) – helping Clients to realize cost efficiencies as well as supporting responsible supply chain decision making.

What are you known for professionally? What’s your specialty?
I’m part of our client delivery team, responsible for identifying, sourcing, and implementing strategic projects, across varying categories. During my time at Proxima, I’ve established a particular interest in the developments of sustainable procurement, and the impact that procurement can have on social equality.

What are you most passionate about personally or professionally? What can’t you stop talking about?
Outside of work I love all things sports and music. Also, give me a dog over a cat any day of the week! In work, I have a passion for sustainable procurement solutions and the value we can create for our clients and wider communities

What are you known for professionally? What’s your specialty?
I am known for my ability to network and create an environment of inclusion. My specialty is training, coaching, and ensuring each new joiner to Proxima is welcomed with as much enthusiasm as possible.

What’s been the highlight/ proudest moment of your career at Proxima thus far?
Earning recognition for my work ethic and efforts around building the Proxima culture from peers and leadership. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day of client work, being acknowledged by our leaders and being recognized for my work really makes me feel valued.

What are you known for professionally? What’s your specialty?
My specialty is team management and building/managing relationships with clients. I’m known as someone who can create an effective environment for a team to prosper

What’s been the highlight/ proudest moment of your career at Proxima thus far?
Two weeks into my time at Proxima, traveling to Chicago at short notice to lead the completion of a key client deliverable that was crucial to the whole engagement. The deliverable was very well received and I felt a great amount of pride in being able to pick up such an important piece of work at short notice for one of our largest clients

What are you known for professionally? What’s your specialty?
Ensuring a good team spirit on engagements, with an appropriate mix of hard work and play. My specialty is karaoke – we have had some legendary team nights out in Manchester!

What’s been the highlight/ proudest moment of your career at Proxima thus far?
Seeing team members progress in their careers and gain well-deserved promotions is something I am passionate about.