The North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), a regional enterprise agency and business complex has strengthened its team for 2014 with the appointment of two new members of staff.
Jacqui Danks, from Washington, has joined the BIC as Human Resource Officer and in addition to this role will also be acting as PA to the directors. Jacqui brings with her a wealth of HR experience with previous clients varying from airlines to florists, Jacqui said:
“I love working in human resources because each day brings with it a variety of tasks, no two days are the same.
“I can’t believe how friendly and welcoming everyone has been at the BIC, there is a real family atmosphere here and I am looking forward to what the job has in store for me.”
James Fascia, 18, from Whitburn, has been with the BIC for a year whilst completing his apprenticeship in business administration. James has finished his NVQ and has secured a full time position at the BIC as administrator. No stranger to hard work James worked for Latimers Seafood from the age of 15 and only left once he came to the BIC. James said:
“I’ve really enjoyed working at the BIC, and I’m over the moon to have been kept on. I am also pleased that with the BIC’s encouragement I’m able to keep up with my studies as I move onto NVQ level 3. Being able to put my classroom learning into practice can only further enhance my career.”
The BIC’s Chief Executive, Paul McEldon added:
“It is always nice to begin a new year by welcoming more colleagues onboard. I wish both Jacqui and James the very best in helping to maintain the BIC’s excellent reputation in the business community, in what looks to be a very busy 12 months.”
