EMILY WRIGHT

Explain what is involved in your job at the moment.
I am Managing Director at Safety First Manufacturing. I work very closely alongside the owner and CEO, who lives in Australia. It is my responsibility to ensure that the company runs smoothly and continues to make high profits. I am responsible for 20 members of staff

What skills and abilities do you feel are important to have in this job?
It is vital to be a very dynamic individual in this role, as there are so many elements involved in running a business. It is very important to have a huge amount of common sense and commercial awareness.

Is there anything about the work that you find particularly difficult?
The work itself is a pure joy and I enjoy the challenges that the role throws at me on a daily basis. The only slightly difficult element is people management, as human beings can be very unpredictable!

Did you undergo any training to get into your line of work?
I did a Law Degree at Cardiff University, which I believe was an important foundation for my career. It proved to me that success does not come easy and in order to achieve ones goals, it is very important to work incredibly hard. I have been very fortunate to be mentored by my CEO (and friend) for the past 4½ years, which has given me very solid foundations for both myself personally and for my career with Safety First Manufacturing.

Who has been your strongest role model in your working career?
My father and my current CEO – they are both very strong individuals who have an amazingly strong work ethic. They continue to encourage me to push myself to my limits.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to go into a similar job to yours?
Work very hard. Believe in yourself. Never give up.

What do you see yourself doing in the future?
Fulfilling my dream of SFM Tusker becoming a multi-million pound organisation and to continue mentoring people like me!

1. New Business Development
2. Manufacturing
3. Contract Negotiation
4. Key Account Management
5. Sales Management
6. Sales
7. Management
8. Negotiation

Websites:

• Company Website
• Company Website
• Blog

Interests:

I am a true "foody" and love great food and wine. I am also a very keen traveller and see as much of the world, as often as I can. I have recently combined with my love of food and wine, the love of exercise (necessity!) and I run, attend the gym and swim regularly. I recently completed the Plymouth Half Marathon, which was a true milestone for me personally. Theatre has always been a big part of my life and I try to go as often as I can. My friends and family are massively important to me and I love spending time with them as much as I possibly can :-).

Groups and Associations:

REGIONAL OFFICER FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF WELDING DISTRIBUTION

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  AWD Welding Industry News and Discussions
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  CFPS- Certified Fire Protection Specialists
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  Corporate Clothing, Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Professionals
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  Devon Connects
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  Health and Safety Consultants - UK
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  Industrial Gas Distributors
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  Industrial Wholesale Group
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  International Fire Marshals Association (IFMA)
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  Manufacturing UK
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  Materials-Welding
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  National Fire Protection Association
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  PPE Professionals (Personal Protective Equipment)
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  Plymouth Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI)
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  Saudi Arabia Business and Professional Network
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  Ship Welding
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  Small Business UK Network
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  Social Media Marketing
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  Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
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  TWI - Technology Engineering
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  The PA Team
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  The Welding Institute
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  Timber Frame Business Council
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  UAE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Import, Export, Trading
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  UnLtd - the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs
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  WORLDWIDE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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  Welding Engineering Network
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  Welding Equipment & Supplies
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  Welding Managers
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  Welding and Cutting Professionals
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  World Steel and Metal Working Community

Honors and Awards:

LLB Bachelor of Laws