2018-01-10
To mark Emma and Carolyn's three-year work anniversary, we've spent three minutes with each to find out some of their three favourite things. Find out why SortRefer is a great place to work…
Emma Daley – Head of Marketing
In three years what three things have you learnt?
- In the Financial Industry, no two days are the same.
- I know a lot about Conveyancing these days!
- Lots of jargon, our industry is full of it!
What have been your three favourite days at SortRefer so far?
- My first day – starting a new career in a different industry was a big move, but was very exciting.
- The day I recruited my marketing executive Chloe. It marked a step up in the marketing department, with lots of busy times to come!
- My three-year anniversary – Jan 2018. The department has come a long way since my very first day and I'm proud of every achievement we've made.
What are three milestones you've had in the past three years?
- I got engaged in November 2015.
- Ran my first 10k.
- Hosted our first SortRefer event.
What three things are you looking forward to doing in the next three years at SortRefer?
- SortRefer re-brand/new website launch.
- Organising more SortRefer events.
- Winning more awards.
Personally, what three things have you done that have been incredible in the past three years?
- Our first successful marketing campaign – Olympics campaign 2016. We themed the whole campaign and it ran for six weeks, asking for people to take part in 'SortRefer sports' to earn points towards a Bronze, Silver or Gold. Our customers got involved and it inspired our next six campaigns.
- Launching a portfolio of client documents for our introducer base.
- Organising our first ever event in September 2017.
Carolyn Mars – Operations Executive
In three years what three things have you learnt?
- I have developed my knowledge of the Conveyancing process.
- Learnt to overcome my nerves to be interviewed by the BESMA awards judging panel.
- Developed my understanding of the industry in general and our competitors and more recently HR policies and legislation.
What have been your three favourite days at SortRefer so far?
- My first SortRefer Christmas party and company conference in 2015 – was great to be part of a growing company with lots of exciting prospects.
- End of summer launch party in 2017 – a fabulous showcase to see how far we have come.
- My first day back after maternity leave in 2017, coming back into a new role, meeting new colleagues and a brand new office with room to move!
What are three milestones you've had in the past three years?
- Gave birth to a beautiful little girl.
- Got engaged.
- Turned 40.
What three things are you looking forward to doing in the next three years at SortRefer?
- Having my baby daughter in 2016 – nothing could ever beat that!
- Going to the Monaco Grand Prix with VIP pit lane passes and hospitality, mingling with the drivers! – I wasn't interested in Formula One at all until that day.
- Helping to build the foundations of a fantastic Customer Services team which has gone on to thrive into an efficient business function with a brilliant team of people.
Personally, what three things have you done that have been incredible in the past three years?
- Helping to secure more accreditations for our systems and processes.
- Looking forward to seeing SortRefer grow even more and meeting new recruits.
- Helping Marketing to organise some more fabulous events.
