Karen Hayes
Business Development Partner
Usual office working hours: Tuesday & Friday 09:30-14:30, Wednesday & Thursday 09:30-16:00
What do you do at Able Training?
I am the manager of Able Training and therefore the general ‘go-to’ person. I deal with the finance in the company, report writing, accreditations, managing the team, HR and productivity.
What are your past experiences that help you in your current role?
I run my own bookkeeping business and have previous experience in customer service, payroll, human resources, recruitment, reception work and sales. I have undertaken fundraising and marketing in a hospice and also previously volunteered.
What do you like about working at Able?
We are a small team with a family-like atmosphere. I always feel supported and we are all encouraged to improve ourselves through study or reading etc.
What are the values that drive you?
Honesty, integrity, motivation to learn new things and a desire to live in the moment.
Favourite Quote:
“Be patient & tough, someday this pain will be useful to you”
Top 3 Favourite Podcasts/Books/Films:
Book – ‘The Untethered Soul’ by Michael A. Singer
Book – ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee
Film – ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
SLEEPING! Exercise, yoga, meditation, spending time with my children, learning new things, reading.
