Our team at The Women’s Organisation is growing! Recently, we’ve welcomed three new members to our finance team, Amy, John, and Rose. We love the hard work, dedication, and personality they’ve bought to the office. Find out more about them below.
What’s your full name and where are you from?
Hi, my name is John Da Silva-Soares, I was born in Liverpool and currently live in the city centre, but I’ve moved around a lot over the years!
Tell me how you first found out about The Women’s Organisation and become part of our team?
Someone from a recruitment agency reached out because I had matching skills, so I looked into the organisation and thought it sounded like a good opportunity. I had been debating a career move for a while so I took a chance and applied and then heard back with the positive news not long after my interview.
What kind of things have you done prior to coming to The Women’s Organisation?
My role previously was at Reed In Partnership, I was Central Processing Team leader so had a fair few things to look after in terms of finance. Prior to that I’ve worked in pensions and also done a bit of work for a car insurance company. In my early 20s I ran bars and restaurants but felt a move to office life was for me.
What has surprised you about working at The Women’s Organisation?
I hadn’t realised how varied and wide reaching their support services are, it’s good to know I’m working for an organisation that actively tries to make a difference.
What’s the best thing about working at The Women’s Organisation so far?
Everyone has been super friendly, it’s a really nice place to work and that’s down to the amazing people who work here.
What does your day to day look like?
Mostly dealing with partner claims so far but I’m keen to learn new skills so no doubt it will look more varied as time goes on, there’s plenty of work to be getting on with!
What might (someone) be surprised to know about you?
I’m pretty much an open book, albeit a boring one!
What’s your top 3 favourite films?
The Lion King, Top Gun, Gladiator
What do you do when you aren’t working?
I enjoy spending time with my mates and my family. I try to go to the Liverpool game as much as possible and when I can’t I’ll watch it from TV. I also play a bit of chess when I’ve not got much on.
If you could change anything in the world, what would you change?
The cost of living crisis is out of control- If I could change one thing it would be to make sure that people felt secure in their day to day lives and weren’t so burdened by these rising costs.
What’s your favourite quote?
I haven’t really got one but I read the below from an interview and it was an interesting take;
If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success- James Cameron
What’s your full name and where are you from?
My full name is Rose Alexandra Cross and I’m from the Wirral!
Tell me how you first found out about The Women’s Organisation and become part of our team?
I found out about The Women’s Organisation through a recruitment agency! I researched the company and instantly knew from looking at the values it was a company I wanted to work for!
What kind of things have you done prior to coming to The Women’s Organisation?
Prior coming to the Women’s Organisation I have worked a handful of roles predominately in administration. However, I have also done my fair share of retail and waitressing roles, so you could say I have done abit of everything!
What has surprised you about working at The Women’s Organisation?
How welcoming everyone is! Its very rare to see a company stick to its core beliefs and values and The Women’s Organisation does just that!
What’s the best thing about working at The Women’s Organisation so far?
Definitely working in such a friendly and supportive environment!
What does your day to day look like?
As I work on the finance team my day to day is typically going through my claims and making sure everything is up to date, and sorting out purchase invoices, however I’m sure as time goes on I will learn lots more!
What might (someone) be surprised to know about you?
I have a fear of heights and escalators.
What’s your top 3 favourite films?
- The devil wears prada
- Mean girls
- Confessions of a shopaholic
What do you do when you aren’t working?
When I’m not working you’ll normally find me out with friends or at home with my cat Leo!
If you could change anything in the world, what would you change?
The impact social media has on young people in this day and age.
What’s your favourite quote?
“Only do what your heart tells you” – Princess Diana
What’s your full name and where are you from?
I am Amy Wilson and I am from Kirkdale, Liverpool.
Tell me how you first found out about The Women’s Organisation and become part of our team?
Having worked as a mortgage advisor for a bank, I decided to go self employed as a mortgage broker. Having realised working for yourself required a lot more than a home office, I came across The Women’s Organisation on Instagram and attended a few online forums about Women in Leadership. Since then, I have been a keen follower and when an opportunity came up to work as part of the finance team, I applied straight away.
What kind of things have you done prior to coming to The Women’s Organisation?
I worked for a bank for 5 years initially starting in customer services before deciding on a career in mortgages becoming a fully qualified mortgage advisor. I have also worked in a coffee shop which is probably were my love (addiction) of coffee first started but I have also taken to the time to complete courses in social media management and digital marketing which I use to help friends and family with their businesses.
What has surprised you about working at The Women’s Organisation?
The main thing for me is how many opportunities are available to learn something new and step out of your comfort zone.
What’s the best thing about working at The Women’s Organisation so far?
Being part of organisation that really does want you to reach your full potential by being there to support you throughout. Also, Marshmallow who is the cutest office dog!
What might (someone) be surprised to know about you?
I like to keep busy so many years ago I completed a course to become a make up artist.
What’s your top 3 favourite films?
Rocky (all), Deadpool and Just Go with It
What do you do when you aren’t working?
When I’m not working, I love googling new places to go and visit – even better if their dog friendly so I can bring my dog Pepper along.
If you could change anything in the world, what would you change?
I think its important that finance is taught in schools as part of the curriculum such as knowing how to budget, how credit cards work, how a mortgage works etc Understanding how money works will put you at more of an advantage later on in life.
What’s your favourite quote?
“It aint about how hard you hit, it’s about how you can get hit and keep moving forward.”