The Team
In an industry which traditionally boasts a high staff turnover, Solutions breaks the mould, and has individuals who have been with us for nearly 20 years! Lets meet the team......
Director
Time with Solutions: 4 years
A Little about Me: A forensic accountant by trade but a business entrepreneur by spirit. Ruthless ambition to succeed and be the best I can be. I like to lead and make decisions. I'd rather take the decision and face the consequences than let others decide something I don't agree with.
Pet Hates: People who lack ambition
Director
Time with Solutions: 4 years
A Little about Me: I'm the Group Finance Director, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer which means I'm responsible for the financial affairs of the Solutions Group. I qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2003 and as an IMC qualified member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals in 2008. Since joining Solutions in 2009, I've certainly had my eyes opened to a variety of different, interesting people (that's just the staff) and I look forward to coming into work each day (sad). I'm responsible for most tenders in the business and seek to develop key accounts based on my network & experience with the ultimate goal to establish Solutions as a major recruitment brand across the North East.
Pet Hates: As I'm not allowed to say anthing controversial, and can't mention our rivals...I shall have to stick to Manchester United FC
Managing Director
Time with Solutions: 20 years this year (2013)
A Little about Me: I've had the pleasure of growing and developing Solutions from it's humble beginnings which brings me enormous satisfaction. This is definitely a marmite business, mind you, but I wouldn't want to do anything else. I thrive on its daily variety and challenges. On a personal note, I like to think I'm still 25 so I play football three times a week, although I'm not sure how much longer my joints will hold out! And, when I'm not physically chasing round at 100mph I love the fast pace of Chris Ryan and Andy McNab novels.
Pet Hates: Drivers who don't indicate, people who think the world owes them a living and Ryanair!
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Engineering
Time with Solutions: 5 years
A Little about Me: With over 8 years experience in the Recruitment industry, working with clients on a regional, national and international basis, I am a consultant for the Engineering & Technical sector. I am responsible for the recruitment of professionals from Engineer to Director Level. With an earlier background in Headhunting, I specialise in filling 'hard to fill' vacancies requiring a niche skill set. In my spare time, I love music & films, am an avid sportsman, family man & dedicated supporter of NUFC.
Pet Hates: Duplicity, shallowness, intolerance & Piers Morgan.
Recruitment Consultant - Engineering
Time with Solutions: 1 year
A Little about Me: Almost ten years experience working in the recruitment industry. I am a consultant within the Engineering & Technical team and my remit is the recruitment of both blue collar tradesman and engineering professionals on both a permanent and contract basis. Although I’ve been working in recruitment for a number of years now, I still have the hunger and appetite to succeed as well as still get the ‘buzz’ when a placement or sale is made.
Out of work I enjoy going to gigs and playing football and tennis (when my knee’s allow)
Pet Hates: Florence and the Machine, John Terry, poor taste in music, rude people and micro-management/aggressive sales.
Recruitment Consultant - Technical & Engineering
Time with Solutions: 1 year
A Little about Me: After graduating from Northumbria University, I moved into recruitment and have a years experience as a consultant, specialising within the Engineering and Technical Sector. My main area of expertise to date has been in design and draughting, placing both temp and perm white collar engineers throughout the North East. In my spare time I play a variety of sport, mainly golf, five a side, squash & club tennis. My passion for tennis has led me to umpire at Wimbledon through the LTA for the last 6 years now.
Pet Hates: People who are always late, bossy people, aggressive sales people, Garth Crooks.
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Engineering
Time with Solutions: 1 Year
A Little about Me: Professional Engineering recruitment on behalf of various Engineering and Manufacturing companies from SME's to Blue Chip companies. Working within technical recruitment since 1996 in various Senior Consultant, Management and Business Development roles. Also have a degree in Surveying/Property.
Experienced in handling various appointments within Design, Project, Maintenance, Testing, Purchasing, Management, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Process and various other disciplines. Industry sectors which fall under my remit include Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Marine, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Electronics, Aerospace, Biotechnology etc.
Pet Hates: Rudeness & Arrogance.
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Industrial
Time with Solutions: 5 years
A Little about Me: I have been an industrial Recruitment Consultant for over 6 years and prior to recruiting I had a successful career in sales and customer service. I mainly deal with temporary recruitment and have a no nonsense approach. I am able to think outside of the box and am an excellent problem solver. I am certified by the REC and am always up to date on employment legislations. In my role, I handle contracts of all sizes so whether you need 1 person for sickness cover or 100 for a project, I offer the same high quality of service and candidate every time.
Pet Hates: Being woken up and plain stupidity.
Recruitment Consultant - Industrial
Time with Solutions: 2 years
A Little about Me: I joined Solutions in April 2011 as a trainee Recruitment Consultant. I progressed quickly and currently work on one of our largest industrial contracts alongside Michaela Robertson and Lucie Lowe. Working in the industrial team is fun but requires lots of hard work at all hours of the day to ensure the division runs seamlessly. Outside of work, I am a keen golfer and was a full time caddy on the European Seniors Tour in both 2010 and 2011. I have been offering my golfing expertise to some of the Solutions team, as well as entertaining clients on the golf course in my spare time.
Pet Hates: Mushrooms
Recruitment Consultant - Industrial
Time with Solutions: 1.5 years
A Little about Me: I work in the industrial team and supply manufacturing companies. I'm very personable and like to build excellent relationships with both clients and candidates. Nothing is too much trouble and for my sins I work round the clock to ensure all our clients' requirements are met. Prior to working in recruitment, I used to co-ordinate all the trades required on large building projects.
Pet Hates: People not being punctual/arrogance and picking dirty washing up from various areas of the house.
Recruitment Consultant - IT
Time with Solutions: 6 years (two 3 year stints)
A Little about Me: An enthusiastic recruiter and full time Formula One geek. At Solutions I work on the IT division recruiting candidates into all roles from helpdesk roles right through to senior management roles. I enjoy my work but also enjoy being a mum. Love going out with friends and love anything to do with travelling and climbing!!
Pet Hates: Rudeness, arrogance and traffic jams.
Senior Recruitment Consultant - IT
Time with Solutions: 9 years
A Little about Me: An experienced recruiter, with OCD, I've headed up the IT division here for the last 4.5 years. It might sound like a bit of a cliche, but I really love my job. The challenge of finding the right person for a client, never fails to inspire me. Everything I have in life I have worked for - this is why I take my work seriously and always give 100%. I definitely thrive under pressure at work, so bring it on! Having recently taken up golf, I've found I am hitting my boyfriend a lot less.
Pet Hates: Writing blurb for website profiles of myself, using ceiling lights at home and the length of time it takes me to get rid of a cold!
James Coleman
Recruitment Consultant
Time with Solutions: 1 Month.
A Little About Me: I Started my working life as a software developer, working mostly in the online security sector for nearly 10 years. I then started my career in recruitment, and eventually joined solutions in 2013 as a Recruitment Consultant within the IT sector. I am an avid F1 fan, and enjoy the nerdier side of life, reading comic books and playing games.
Pet Hates: Bad Grammar and spelling, specifically “their, there and they’re”.
Finance Recruitment Director
Time with Solutions: 4 years
A Little about Me: I have worked in Recruitment for 6 years, primarily in the North East. The majority of my recruitment career has been with International agencies which offered me an excellent grounding and commercial edge. However, since joining Solutions, I have enhanced my skills, coming now from an SME business, I like to get to know my clients, building relationships and doing good business, not just the 'do the deal and move on' mentality. I still get a buzz from making a placement but also from assisting and advising a client in personnel matters aiding their growth and development.
I am married with 3 amazing kids, so my home life is hectic, but I must admit, being a big kid at heart means I really enjoy my family time, I'm now looking forward to the day my eldest asks me (or Mr Claus) for a Scalextric set.
Pet Hates: Writing blurbs about myself!
Sara Sproates
Recruitment Consultant
Time with Solutions: 1 month
A Little about Me: In the short amount of time I have spent at Solutions Recruitment I have quickly learnt a lot about recruitment from the experienced team and have been made to feel very welcome. I have worked in a variety of offices since graduating with a BA in History from Newcastle University which has all attributed to my want to work in a fast paced, thriving office such as Solutions
Recruitment, a far cry from my Parliament days!
Pet Hates: Ignorant people.
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Finance
Time with Solutions: 1.5 years
A Little about Me: 12 years working within commercial and corporate finance for 2 of the world's largest financial institutes taught me a thing or two about the world of finance! However in my anticipation of the Global credit crunch I decided it was time to say goodbye to my lending days and join the roller coaster world of financial recruitment (nearly 4 years ago). Prior to joining Solutions, I spent my time working within a large international recruitment company which specialised in placing Senior Finance and Qualified Accountants into the North East area. This year (2012) I decided it was time to spread my wings further and joined Solutions Recruitment where I continue to work within the Accountancy sector.
Pet Hates: Biased commentators on the radio/TV who never praise Newcastle United, Van drivers who think it is ok to use the bus lane whenever the main road is busy!
Recruitment Consultant - Commercial
Time with Solutions: 5.5 years
A Little about Me: I am a busy mum who works part time but puts her heart and soul into her work - always manage to have good relationships with Clients and Candidates which is why I get repeat business - always there to help family, friends, colleagues, candidates, clients - It's nice to be nice!!! lol
Pet Hates: People with no manners and lack of hygiene
Recruitment Consultant - Commercial
Time with Solutions: 4 years
A Little about Me: After completing a Sports & Excellence degree and graduating with Bsc Hons from the University of Sunderland I have now worked in Recruitment for 7 years specialising in various sectors namely Industrial, Engineering, Construction & currently my role at Solutions is temporary & permanent Commercial/HR Recruitment. I have also successfully completed my certificate in Recruitment Practice & am qualified in MREC.
Pet Hates: Unreliable people
Recruitment Consultant - Commercial & Industrial
Time with Solutions: 1 year
A Little about Me: I am a recruitment professional with over 7 year's experience. I specialise in both the commercial and industrial sectors; placing candidates from junior up to senior management. I have a strong network of both clients and candidates across the North East market and am looking forward to continuing to develop that here at Solutions.
Pet Hates: People taking my photo at work!!
Recruitment Consultant - Sales & Marketing
Time with Solutions: 4 years
A Little about Me: I am an experienced Recruitment Consultant with over 7 years experience working with clients throughout the North East. As a specialist Sales & Marketing consultant, I place staff ranging from graduates to senior management and everything in between. With a strong understanding of both Private and Public Sector industries within the region I am perfectly placed to provide your business with the staffing support it requires.
Pet Hates: Hartlepool United
Marketing Executive & Reception
Time with Solutions: 2 years
A Little about Me: I like spreadsheets and organisation so I run 2 roles simultaneously which keeps me busy but very happy! I believe you should treat others how you want to be treated and keep that ethos in my work. I manage all elements of Solutions Marketing and am the first face you see when you walk through the Solutions door!
Pet Hates: Hummous & getting out of bed on a morning!
Senior Business Development Executive
Time with Solutions: 10 years
A Little about Me: Started my recruitment career as Recruitment Consultant in 1996 supporting North East companies with temporary and permanent personnel, after several years in the industry promoted into the role of Senior Consultant training new consultants into the industry and developing their sales/recruitment skills.
In 2006 I became a Fellow of the REC, at this point I decided to move into a pure business development role within the organisation, developing relationships with new and existing companies in the North East.
Pet Hates: Bad manners
Business Development Co-ordinator
Time with Solutions: 2 years
A Little about Me: I have worked in recruitment for 18 years across many industries including IT, Engineering, Automotive, Legal & Secretarial. I thoroughly enjoy working on the business development side of Solutions selling our excellent recruitment services on behalf of all the wonderful consultants that work here. Outside of work, I'm a busy mum and when I find time, I enjoy going to the gym.
Pet Hates: Rude People
Head of Accounts / Quality Controller
Time with Solutions: 11 years off and on for maternity leave etc
A Little about Me: I have 20 years experience in accounts and have been working for Solutions Recruitment for 11 years. I manage all the financial aspects of the company specializing in credit control. My role also includes general office manager and quality manager.
Pet Hates: Ian's untidy desk!
Head of Administration
Time with Solutions: 4.5 years
A Little about Me: I joined Solutions over 4 years ago as an administrator running front of house and offering support. I now manage the administration team ensuring the office runs efficiently on a day to day basis. Prior to joining Solutions I worked across a multitude of industries within administration.
Pet Hates: Spitting & people who don't wash.
Recruitment Consultant/Industrial Administrator
Time with Solutions: 1 year
A Little about Me: I've not been with Solutions very long but I already feel like part of the team. The admin department is busy and a challenge, but I love it. I am a super organised person and enjoy working to deadlines and under pressure so this is perfect for me!
Pet Hates: Bad drivers, ignorance and having my picture taken!
Administrator
Time with Solutions: 3 years
A Little about Me: I joined Solutions in 2010 and am a member of the administration team. During my time with Solutions, I have completed my NVQ's in Business Administration and Customer Service. I provide support to the consultants as well as running the weekly payroll.
Pet Hates: Overcrowded Metros
Redesdale Resourcer
Time with Solutions: 1.5 years
A Little about Me: I have 10 years administration & customer service experience. I was recently internally promoted from Administrator to Resourcer for Redesdale Consultancy, part of the Solutions Group. I work alongside the Director sourcing and placing candidates as well as supporting Redesdale with admin and payroll requirements.
Pet Hates: Parking my car, being cold & rude people.
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