Meet the Team
Helen Lacey BSc MREC
Owner and Director
Helen@redberryrecruitment.co.uk
Helen has over 10 years experience in the recruitment market. Starting out on the industrial and commercial temporary desks and the technical perm desk she swiftly progressed to roles in management.
Helen held positions as Branch Manager; Customer Service Manager; Business Development Manager and Corporate Account Manager, which have given her the experience and knowledge to start out on her own with the desire to offer a superlative service.
Helen enjoys shopping (but what woman doesn’t!) with a penchant for shoes and hand bags! She loves to exercise and you will normally find her at the gym, getting in shape for her next marathon shopping spree!
Maria-Luisa Franks AICB
Finance Manager
Maria-Luisa joined Red Berry in May 2007, just 2 months after we opened; having over 4 years experience in book-keeping when she started and having previously worked alongside her fiance, running & setting up his own business. Whilst working for us she has become an Associate of the Institute of Certified Book-keepers through studying, and she beginning her Diploma studying from home.
Maria-Luisa worked within the travel industry for 7 years, progressing from Travel Consultant to Branch Manager level before having her son Zackary which is when her career changed paths.
Combining work with family life, Maria-Luisa enjoys going to the gym, cycling, camping & walking. She also loves to travel and regularly visits her family in Madrid. Though she is being led into the world of shopping!!
Lucy Applegate
Commercial Recruitment Consultant
Lucy@redberryrecruitment.co.uk
Lucy joined Red Berry Recruitment at the end of January 2008. Lucy has previously worked in Media Advertising Sales and also has recruitment experience from time spent living and working in Northampton.
Now living back in Somerset Lucy enjoys socializing with her friends and going to the gym.
Lucy is an avid Gym member and like the other Red Berry girls, she loves to shop!
Sarah Fraser
Industrial Recruitment Consultant
Sarah@redberryrecruitment.co.uk
Before joining Red Berry recuitment Sarah worked as an estate agent for 4 years, gaining valuable experience in sales and customer service.
Sarah became the latest Red Berry Recruit in August 2008, as Helens PA and Rescourcer, and has recently enjoyed promotion.
When not in work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her friends, going to the gym, and of course…shopping!!
Natalie White
Office Manager
Natalie@redberryrecruitment.co.uk
Natalie once a high flyer as cabin crew with British Airways for 7 years landed herself a job as the Industrial Consultant at Red Berry Recruitment in September 2007. Then, in July 2009 she was promoted to Office Manager. Natalie is always the first person you hear when you come into the office and she is always the life and soul of the party! Natalie enjoys playing tennis, singing along to her favourite tunes in the office and loves to (you guessed it) shop!
Craig Skinner
Personnel Assistant
Craig@redberryrecruitment.co.uk
Craig joined Red Berry at the end of May 2009 after graduating from Plymouth University. He now aims to become a primary school teacher, but is currently working with the girls at Red Berry as a Personal Assistant until he goes back to university in 2010. He enjoys playing pool, going to the gym and socialising with his friends whenever he can!
