Ashleigh Downs Email & Phone Number

East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom

I have now worked for PBI for 3 years. During the first 2 years of working here, I also worked in my previous job as a waitress and attended University. At the end of my third year at University, I left my waitressing job so I could focus solely on what I want to do as a career which is Accounting. Since then I have taken on the role of Accounts Administrator within the company. I am responsible for keeping Xero up to date with all bills and invoices, coding, and reconciling financial… Show more I have now worked for PBI for 3 years. During the first 2 years of working here, I also worked in my previous job as a waitress and attended University. At the end of my third year at University, I left my waitressing job so I could focus solely on what I want to do as a career which is Accounting. Since then I have taken on the role of Accounts Administrator within the company. I am responsible for keeping Xero up to date with all bills and invoices, coding, and reconciling financial statements. I organise and maintain customers' and suppliers' documents, and keep updated records of invoices and receipts. I also provide general administrative support to Managing Directors and perform various tasks that they may need to do. When COVID-19 hit it was a shock to all of us. The full business model was originally in face to face environments which was no longer possible. We lost a lot of contracts because of this and everyone in the team had to come together to quickly adapt and change the way the business worked so that we could deliver the same service as before, but remotely. I took on additional duties to help digitize and evolve the company. These duties included converting training materials into online packages, facilitating daily huddles and meetings online, researching, and implementing new ways of working, scheduling online training courses, and creating MURAL templates that we can all work from remotely. This has been a huge change for me and I have learned loads from it. Working remotely has been very challenging but also very rewarding. It has been rewarding because we have all been able to come together as a team and help each other out no matter what our backgrounds are - never did I think I would be creating training materials for a Continuous Improvements Coach! It has allowed me to realise skills I never knew I had and I'm excited to uncover and learn even more!! Show less

Newton Mearns, Scotland, United Kingdom

I took this job because it meant I could be in a routine again. It offered good hours and was close to where I lived. It was by far the busiest place I ever worked, we would wear pedometers, and some days we could do more than 25,000 steps! The customers that came in were regulars and came back not only for the food but for the fantastic service we provided. Some of them were older and would say they would come in solely for a chat with the staff, we really did befriend them and they were the… Show more I took this job because it meant I could be in a routine again. It offered good hours and was close to where I lived. It was by far the busiest place I ever worked, we would wear pedometers, and some days we could do more than 25,000 steps! The customers that came in were regulars and came back not only for the food but for the fantastic service we provided. Some of them were older and would say they would come in solely for a chat with the staff, we really did befriend them and they were the ones that made the job so enjoyable. Whilst working here I learned how to work under pressure in a customer-facing environment, and how to adapt to different situations. Sometimes the situations were difficult but I learned how to get through the challenges effectively and professionally. I also learned how to prioritize tasks and to be efficient with my time. As much as I loved my job, it was when I worked here that I realised I wanted to explore my education again, and so I applied for an Accounting Course. I went from working full-time to part-time so I could study and I continued working here for 4 years whilst at College and then University. Working here gave me skills that I will carry with me forever, both professionaly and personally. Show less

Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom

After being out of employment for 2 months I finally managed to get a job as a Food and Beverage Assistant in the Casino. It was different from what I was used to as I was working in front of house and in bars instead of being in the kitchen. Whilst working here I met characters from all walks of life and developed some great relationships with people. It was a very demanding job with crazy hours as it was open 24/7. I was responsible for setting up the restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and… Show more After being out of employment for 2 months I finally managed to get a job as a Food and Beverage Assistant in the Casino. It was different from what I was used to as I was working in front of house and in bars instead of being in the kitchen. Whilst working here I met characters from all walks of life and developed some great relationships with people. It was a very demanding job with crazy hours as it was open 24/7. I was responsible for setting up the restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services as well as private functions. I served food as well as made various different drinks for the guests. Professionalism and presentation were key in this role as I was serving guests that spent a lot of money and expected the highest service. I learned so much about different people and cultures whilst working here but unfortunately, the hours were too unpredictable and I struggled to have a normal routine because of it. It was an experience that I am very grateful for and I have made friends for life from it. Show less

East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom

After learning so much whilst in the position of Assistant Chef, I was promoted to Head Chef, this was due to the current Head Chef leaving on sickness. I was now responsible for 4 members of staff, organising rotas and staff training, meeting with suppliers, having monthly management meetings, and organising invoices and receipts for management. I had an amazing team that I worked with, and from them, I learned how to be a good leader. I always ensured that the kitchen was a safe and clean… Show more After learning so much whilst in the position of Assistant Chef, I was promoted to Head Chef, this was due to the current Head Chef leaving on sickness. I was now responsible for 4 members of staff, organising rotas and staff training, meeting with suppliers, having monthly management meetings, and organising invoices and receipts for management. I had an amazing team that I worked with, and from them, I learned how to be a good leader. I always ensured that the kitchen was a safe and clean environment and that everyone liked coming to work. I wanted to make sure that I was approachable and that I got the best out of my team. I am a firm believer if you can get the best out of people and give them respect then they will be happy - if they are happy then they will do a better job. It's a win-win for everyone! Unfortunately after being in the Head Chef position for a year and a half, I turned up to work one day and the doors were closed. There was no warning of the closure and myself and the other members of staff were out of a job with no explanation. This was a real shock for me and I was in a position that I needed to get a new job as quickly as possible as I had bills to pay. Show less

East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom

I started working here in an Assistant Chef position. I was responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of all dishes, daily specials, and desserts. It was a very fast paced and demanding job but It was fun and every day was different. I was allowed to explore my creativity and passion for baking and made new cakes each day - these were always a hit with the customers! I slowly started being given more responsibilities over time and started assisting the Head Chef with placing… Show more I started working here in an Assistant Chef position. I was responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of all dishes, daily specials, and desserts. It was a very fast paced and demanding job but It was fun and every day was different. I was allowed to explore my creativity and passion for baking and made new cakes each day - these were always a hit with the customers! I slowly started being given more responsibilities over time and started assisting the Head Chef with placing orders, filling out daily sheets, making rotas, and liaising with managers and suppliers. After a year of working there, I knew all the ins and outs of the kitchen and was trusted to undertake these tasks myself. Show less

East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom

I was given the opportunity to work here through a connection I made whilst at College. It was a fast-paced kitchen within a very busy restaurant. I knew this was the kind of job I needed to gain real life experience as a Chef. All of the food that we served was made fresh that day and to order, this allowed me to develop time management skills and pushed me to have a keen eye for detail. I loved this job and worked within a great team - when service started we worked like a well oiled machine.… Show more I was given the opportunity to work here through a connection I made whilst at College. It was a fast-paced kitchen within a very busy restaurant. I knew this was the kind of job I needed to gain real life experience as a Chef. All of the food that we served was made fresh that day and to order, this allowed me to develop time management skills and pushed me to have a keen eye for detail. I loved this job and worked within a great team - when service started we worked like a well oiled machine. I was planning on moving out of my mum's house to live in my own flat whilst I worked here and unfortunately, they couldn't offer me a full-time position to support myself financially, so I had to leave and find a full-time position elsewhere. Show less

East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom

This was my first ever job. I was 15 and had just started a Professional Cookery course in College so I hoped this would teach me some cooking skills. I worked part-time at nights, and at weekends and quickly realised how fast-paced kitchens could be - even if it was only making pizzas! I had the title of 'top tosser' for 3 months in a row. Thankfully this wasn't what people thought of me, it was because we had competitions between the staff to see who could toss a pizza the quickest -… Show more This was my first ever job. I was 15 and had just started a Professional Cookery course in College so I hoped this would teach me some cooking skills. I worked part-time at nights, and at weekends and quickly realised how fast-paced kitchens could be - even if it was only making pizzas! I had the title of 'top tosser' for 3 months in a row. Thankfully this wasn't what people thought of me, it was because we had competitions between the staff to see who could toss a pizza the quickest - which I won! I learned a lot from my experience at Dominos. I learned how to have people skills whilst dealing with the public, I learned how to work in a team and I learned how to work under pressure. It was a great place to begin working and I have memories that will last a lifetime. Show less