Des Mulholland
Role: Owner Company: The Retail Consultant Track Record: ‘As a consultant I am challenged with helping my clients turn challenges into opportunities. In addition, programmes such as the Backin’ Belfast campaign help,’ he says. What does your job entail? Essentially, I engage with retail businesses to assess their current trading capability. I review their...
Suzi Stewart
Role: Principal IT Specialist Company: Lucas Love Recruitment Track Record: What is your educational background? I studied at Castlereagh College completing a GNVQ Advanced in Leisure and Tourism Management . I then attended the University of Wales, Bangor where I completed my Recruitment and Employment Confederation Accreditation in 2010. What was your very first job?...
Judith West
Role: Cancer Prevention Officer Company: Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Track Record: At today’s prices, if you stopped smoking 20 cigarettes a day for a year you could save more than £2,500! she saysWhat does your job involve?I am a cancer prevention officer for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation....
Linda Davis
Role: Owner Company: Laurel View Equestrian Centre Track Record: My husband, Robert and I own and run Laurel View Equestrian Centre outside Templepatrick, just a short distance from Corr’s Corner and Sandyknowes roundabouts. Laurel View is a British Horse Society (BHS) Approved Centre providing riding lessons for all, from age 6 up. Teaching is...
Laura Muholland
Role: Human Resources Manager Company: Allied Bakeries Track Record: ‘The biggest reward for me is achieving what I set out to do and gaining respect from everyone I work with,’ she says. What does your job entail? I have recently joined Allied Bakeries as HR manager for Ireland so at the moment I am...
Lindsey Hall
Role: Membership Manager Company: Belfast Visitor And Convention Bureau Track Record: As membership manager Lindsey supports around 500 private sector stakeholders from across the tourism, hospitality and retail sector while lending her support to the current ‘Backin’ Belfast’ campaign. What does your job entail? I look after BVCB’s 500 members who come from a...
Paul McKnight
Role: Executive Head Chef Company: Culloden Estate and Spa Track Record: Paul McKnight is a Holywood man who has been the Executive Head Chef at the 5* Culloden Estate and Spa for over 30 years. Paul started work for Hastings Hotels at 17 years of age and worked his way through the ranks. He attended...
Lucy Elliott
Role: Director of Property Management Company: Colliers International Track Record: ‘Always put yourself in the shoes of the person you are dealing with. Trying to understand where that person is coming from makes situations far easier to deal with,’ she says. What do you do? I work in the property management team, managing a variety...
Deirdre Diamond
Role: Shared Teacher Company: Bellaghy And St John Bosco Primary Schools Track Record: “Teaching isn’t a job, it’s a privilege and I know this year in particular will be a truly unforgettable.” What does your job entail? I work as a shared teacher through the North East Education and Library Board’s Primary Integrating/Enriching Education...
Christine Trueman
Role: Contemporary Artist Company: Freelance Track Record: Christine Trueman is a full-time, contemporary artist who lives just outside Lisburn with her husband and three children. TELL US ABOUT YOU DAY: 8.00am: My husband is a very early riser and I tend to work late so I’m quite spoilt because he brings me coffee...