Rising Stars

Matt has been an estimator at Amberley Labels for just over a year, having previously worked in retail at both Tesco and Smyths Toys Superstore. He will spend his award on three courses: the CMI Level 4 Certificate in Management and Leadership; Finance For Non Finance Managers; and the IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Training Course. Alongside developing a portfolio of valuable leadership skills through his course choice, he hopes his enhanced sustainability knowledge will help him provide better information to customers in this increasingly-important area, as well as helping the company reduce its carbon footprint.

Gemma is now part of the management committee at textile printing and manufacturing company RA Smart having originally joined in an administrative role in the fashion department more than four years ago. Her award will be used to undertake the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. In the future she wants to learn more about new technology and printing options, building her personal knowledge to ensure the company can keep up with demand for more sustainable options.

Hannah works as EA to the Managing Director of the Print Division at Bluetree Group, taking ownership of key projects, including onboarding two new colleagues into the EA team. Her Award will be for the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. She will use what she learns during her training to achieve her ambition to become a manager of a team in the longer term, while also gaining a better understanding the industry in which she works.