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: 3 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: 3 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: 19 years this year!
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!
Melanie Ieronymides - Field Sales
Melanie is a female entrepreneur that has set up a variety of successful retail and internet businesses. She is particularly strong at spotting an opportunity and developing it into a financial success. Melanie has exceptional business development skills and operates for Solutions out within the marketplace, promoting the brand and spotting placement opportunities for us. Due to her exceptional business acumen she also inputs to the overall business strategy at board level. She acts as a floating presence on the board advising the other directors on the future approach for the business. It is fantastic for the company to have independent business input from a successful female entrepreneur.
Recruitment Consultant - Engineering
Time with Solutions: 4 years
A Little about Me: With over 6 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.
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Engineering
Time with Solutions: 15 years
A Little about Me: I am an experienced, successful Recruitment Consultant specializing in supporting the North East's Manufacturing and Engineering organisations. I have also worked in HR in local Engineering/Manufacturing companies.
Pet Hates: No real pet hates.
Recruitment Consultant - Engineering & Technical
Time with Solutions: >1 year
A Little about Me: I recently joined Solutions after 3 years in the Oil and Gas industry - it's a very different career but one I am enjoying so far! In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit, horse riding, reading and travelling as much as I can
Pet Hates: Bananas, rudeness and slow walkers!
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Industrial
Time with Solutions: 4.5 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: > 1 year
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 year
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: 8 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!
Finance Recruitment Director
Time with Solutions: 2 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!
Recruitment Consultant - Commercial
Time with Solutions: 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: 3 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 - Sales & Marketing
Time with Solutions: 2 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
Recruitment Consultant - Catering/Marketing Executive
Time with Solutions: > 1 year
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 very much keep that ethic with my clients and candidates in the catering industry. I also manage the website, events and all things marketing & creative. I love my job!
Pet Hates: No shows & getting out of bed on a morning!
Senior Business Development Executive
Time with Solutions: 9 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: 1 year
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: 3 years
A Little about Me: I joined Solutions over 3 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 as well as running all of the payroll adminstration with the support of Gemma Youngman and Sam Hardy. Prior to joining Solutions I worked across a multitude of industries within administration.
Pet Hates: Spitting & people who don't wash.
Administrator
Time with Solutions: 1.5 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 assisting Carolyn Watson with payroll.
Pet Hates: Overcrowded Metros
Administrator
Time with Solutions: > 1 year
A Little about Me: I have 10 years administration/customer service experience. I work alongside Carolyn Watson and Samantha Hardy within the administration team but operate front of house with a heater as it gets a little chilly at times. I also provide support to all the consultants here at Solutions.
Pet Hates: Parking my car, being cold & rude people.
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