Meet the team - Birlea Furniture

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Account Managers

Chris

Sales & Commercial Director

Joined the team in October 2022

Interesting Fact: I used to be in the Royal Air Force.
Greatest Achievement: My 2 sons are without doubt by biggest achievement and my world.
Favourite Food: After visiting Thailand I fell in love with Thai food and eat it every week.

Lee

Sales Agent Manager

Joined the team in July 2008

Interesting Fact: I had my front teeth go straight through my bottom lip in an accident.
Greatest Achievement: Buying my first house when I was 18.
Favourite Food: Pizza.

Kirk

Commercial Manager

Joined the team in August 2011

Interesting Fact: Used to work on an oil terminal.
Greatest Achievement: Being a Dad.
Favourite Food: Pizza.

Millie

Commercial Executive

Joined the team in November 2019

Interesting Fact: Climbed the 02.
Greatest Achievement: Graduating from University with a Geography Degree.
Favourite Food: I love peas.

Elliot

Sales Data Analyst

Joined the team in April 2021

Interesting Fact: I once travelled to Portugal to watch my football team (Hull City).
Greatest Achievement: Moving on my own from Kent to the Midlands.
Favourite Food: Super hot chicken wings, or anything Thai.

Ashton

Sales Data Analyst

Joined the team in September 2021

Interesting Fact: Got to a brown belt and have a gold medal in Karate.
Greatest Achievement: My graphic design degree.
Favourite Food: Nandos.

Operations

David

Operations Director

Joined the team in July 2020

Interesting Fact: I’m a very passionate Burnley FC supporter.
Greatest Achievement: I ran the London Marathon in 2016 – I’m no runner as your probably observe – 4 hours 40 mins.
Favourite food: Enchiladas

Adam

Quality Control Manager

Joined the team in September 2008

Interesting Fact: Long suffering Nuneaton Boro fan, someone has to be.
Greatest Achievement: My daughter, Tia
Favourite food: Jack Daniels

Martin

Warehouse Operation Manager

Joined the team in May 2019

Interesting Fact: Used to be in a band that supported Kasabian on tour (back in the pre kids days).
Greatest Achievement: Being a Leicester City FC fan (Followed by my 3 daughters).
Favourite Food: Burgers

Chloe

Warehouse Stock Controller

Joined the team in March 2021

- Interesting Fact: I have a vocals degree.
- Greatest Achievement: Owning and renovating my house!
- Favourite Food: A close call between a Roast Dinner and anything with Chocolate.

Accounts

Sarah L

Finance Director

Joined the team in November 2008

Interesting Fact: I trained as a junior team GB diver.
Greatest Achievement: Completing the Great North Run.
Favourite Food: Tomatoes.

Andrea

Credit Controller Manager

Joined the team in August 2021

Interesting Fact: Appeared as a Calendar Girl in a Charity Calendar , raising funds for the Notts, Lincs Ambulance.
Greatest Achievement: Raising two fantastic children Amy and Daniel!
Favourite Food: Italian and Indian.

Jill

Credit Controller

Joined the team in January 2013

Interesting Fact: Live in a family group with my dog Eva on a farm owned by the King.
Greatest Achievement: Moving from Essex to the Midlands – Life changing!
Favourite Food: All types – Chinese, Indian, etc.

Hannah

Technical Manager

Joined the team in December 2013

- Interesting Fact: I have 2 Jack Russell’s called Frank & Betsy, they are basically my children.
- Greatest Achievement: Going on an American exchange at the age of 17, I went to the high school that the film Greece was based on.
- Favourite Food: Love a Sunday Roast!

Aggy

Credit Controller

Joined the team in May 2021

Interesting Fact: I can predict a change in weather.
Greatest Achievement: My 2 daughters -Olivia and Victoria.
Favourite Food: Curry.

Ravinderjit

Invoicing Clerk

Joined the team in June 2022

Interesting Fact: My qualification is MBA in Finance and Im qualified beauty therapist as well.
Greatest Achievement: Having my gorgeous 4 year old girl name Avani.
Favourite Food: Indian and Chinese.

Cat

Invoicing Clerk

Joined the team in July 2022

Interesting Fact: I am a huge Sheffield Steelers fan.
Greatest Achievement: Zip lining over a rain forest.
Favourite Food: Mexican.

Supply Chain

Kim

Supply Chain Manager

Joined the team in June 2020

Interesting Fact: I’m a qualified beauty therapist.
Greatest Achievement: Back my own horse in 2011.
Favourite Food: Ice cream.

Transport

Graham

Transport Manager

Joined the team in May 2021

Interesting Fact: I was in school with Colin Jackson, and beat him in a race. But he was unbeatable over hurdles.
Greatest Achievement: Played for Wales Schoolboys rugby.
Favourite Food: You can’t beat a roast Dinner.

Alistair

Transport Planner

Joined the team in October 2020

Interesting Fact: Once appeared on Portuguese tv on their version of channel 4.
Greatest Achievement: Climbed mount snowdon and scarfell pike.
Favourite Food: Chicken Fajitas or anything Mexican.

Kris

Junior Transport Planner

Joined the team in June 2021

Interesting Fact: I’ve driven a tank.
Greatest Achievement: Training with the founder of ITUK
Favourite Food: Chinese.

Customer Service & Sales

Laura

Senior Customer Service Advisor

Joined the team in December 2018

Interesting Fact: I live in Vienna for 5 years.
Greatest Achievement: Becoming a mum.
Favourite Food: Pizza

Tricia

Senior Admin

Joined the team in April 2008

Interesting Fact: I was once in a music video.
Greatest Achievement: Buying my first house at 20.
Favourite Food: Unfortunately I like everything.

Kelly S

Customer Service Advisor

Joined the team in March 2021

Interesting Fact: Lifelong suffering Derby County Fan.
Greatest Achievement: Climbing to the top of Snowdon.
Favourite Food: Chinese.

Jenny

Customer Service Advisor

Joined the team in May 2021

Interesting Fact: I won a competition on live & kicking to go to a Peter Andre concert (mysterious girl era) and met him backstage.
Greatest Achievement: Renovating my old Victorian house (when we actually finish it).
Favourite Food: Curry or a roast dinner.