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IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU...

Where were you born and live currently?

I was born in Staffordshire and haven’t ventured out yet! I am only a short drive from our office in Rugeley.

Your Education

It was at High School when I first discovered that I enjoyed business studies. I took the subject at GCSE and really did not want it to stop there. I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do after high school but after a few open days at my local colleges I knew I didn’t want to do a college course, it wasn’t for me, I needed more independence rather than sitting in lessons just like school. It was when I was at one of the many open days that I saw an advert on screen in the reception area for apprenticeship applications. Would you believe that’s where I saw the Avantis advert?!

I went to my first interview at Avantis when I was still in year 11, in that break between your exams in April half term. I was 15 at the time!

I did my Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship with Avantis and I managed to carry on throughout Covid and achieve my results, it was for this apprenticeship that I also achieved West Midlands Apprentice of the year for. (It was a really good lift for me after all the stress trying to get everything done throughout lockdowns!) I then made the decision to stay at Avantis but I didn’t want to leave my education there, so I asked if I could do my Level 3 here too. Which I have just this week received my results and I have achieved a Distinction. I am so happy with this, it hasn’t been easy but it was definitely worth it.

Your Favourite Sports or Interests

I love going on walks with the family and my dog! I have a 1 year old Labrador and i’m not sure who enjoys it the most really haha. We have National Trust Memberships and we cross off a new destination most weekends, its great.

THIS MONTH: Morgan Fisher, Marketing Assistant, Avantis Group

Morgan Fisher discusses her time at Avantis Hardware as an Apprentice and how she has progressed to her new role as Marketing Assistant for Avantis Group.

Something or someone that inspires you

Definitely my parents, they have always encouraged me to work hard and it will pay off.

I have always wanted to make them proud which has pushed me to get to where I am today.

The temptation you can’t resist

Now my favourite Saturday night after a chaotic week is getting a Chinese takeaway and eating it on the sofa with a real feel good film on, the more cringe the better for me hahaha!

YOUR CAREER...

When and how did you join this industry.

I have touched on this above but more details are: whilst doing my business apprenticeships I worked mainly within the customer service department, so it was my responsibility to ensure all of our customers’ requirements were met and we gave them the best possible service. At the beginning of this year we had more requirements in marketing so I started helping out the department for a day a week, assisting with Marketing Admin and wherever else when needed. And I have loved it ever since. As much as I enjoyed helping our customers and building those relationships I think this department suited my personality more. I think FIT Show really helped me make my mind up on moving to marketing full time, I loved every minute of it, I took on a lot of responsibilities, from arranging our amazing party, to inviting all of our customers and arranging logistics for our staff.

What is your job

I am now Marketing Assistant. I have only been in this position for a few weeks so it will progress as my responsibilities increase but for now I am responsible for overbranding our marketing assets for customers as we offer an extensive range of marketing to support our customers. Planning our social content, this has to be done a month in advance so that we are always prepared and have content ready at all times, this involves working with the whole team (and keeping them on their toes when I have to) to get tasks done and collating it all in our content calendar. As we grow, we will be going to a lot more events and shows so I will be a key member of the team organising and planning these.

Your greatest achievement

My greatest achievement is definitely completing my apprenticeships here at Avantis, and receiving Apprentice of the year. I have gained so many skills through doing this and it really has made me the person I am today.

What would you like to do if you weren’t in this industry

I find this a really hard question as there’s so much I would love to give a go if time wasn’t a thing! But I have always said I would love to be a business owner one day and own a hotel and hold weddings there. I definitely have crafting genes in me so would also love to set the venues etc. I love making things and creating gifts in my spare time.

AND YOUR FUTURE...

A particular Ambition

My career is really important to me, I want to grow and take on more responsibilities. I also want to become a homeowner in the next few years and enjoy my life and see the world!

The way you want to be remembered

Genuine, kind and hard-working. It costs absolutely nothing to be kind and I have always been brought up to “what goes around comes around”. I will always work hard and do my best for others.