Basic Details:
- Name: Kirstie York – Managing Director
- Favourite Quote: “Don’t Panic.” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
What Do You Enjoy the Most About Working at Cygnul?
I love working with membership associations and not for profits because I admire the enthusiasm and passion of the leadership teams. I really enjoy the variety of the work and the opportunity to build relationships with a wide variety of individuals and stakeholders.
Your Proudest Accomplishment in Life so Far?
I am extremely proud of the independent adults my children have become and it is a pleasure to be able to work alongside them.
Your Top 3 Favourite Podcasts, Books or Music Artists?
I love Science Fiction and Fantasy novels. It is hard to pick a top 3 but at a push I would go with two childhood classics, The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein and The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Finally, and much more recently, would be the Harry Potter books.
How Do You Enjoy Spending Your Free Time?
In my free time I enjoy horse-riding, archery and sewing.
Basic Details:
- Name: Chloe York – Lead Administrator
- Favourite Quote: ”If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success” –James Cameron
What Do You Enjoy the Most About Working at Cygnul?
I love that I get to work with a great team, meaning there’s not a day that goes by where we don’t have fun. My passion lies in event coordination and planning which is something I am heavily involved in both inside and outside of work.
Your Proudest Accomplishment in Life so Far?
When I was 21, I was offered a role as a Regional Sales Manager which meant moving 150 miles away. This was the first time I have lived independently and the role helped me develop into the strong and confident individual I am today.
Your Top 3 Favourite Podcasts, Books or Music Artists?
Favourite podcast – Serial
Favourite book – Me before you
Favourite music artist – Anything 80s!
How Do You Enjoy Spending Your Free Time?
As a result of the pandemic, I realised that I wanted to give something back to the community so I took on a part time care assistant role in the evenings and weekends. When I am not working, I love to catch up with the girls over a few cocktails or exploring a new city.
Basic Details:
- Name: Liz McGain – Administrator
- Favourite Quote: ”Limit Only Exists In Your Mind” & ”Smile, Everyone Will Wonder What You Have Been Up To”
What Do You Enjoy the Most About Working at Cygnul?
I enjoy working at Cygnul as there is a lot of variety in the work we do, and I enjoy the fact that we can make a real difference within the organisations we work with. Oh yes, and the laughter 😃
Your Proudest Accomplishment in Life so Far?
My proudest accomplishment is my Son (corny but true)
Your Top 3 Favourite Podcasts, Books or Music Artists?
Sound of Music (film) Genesis (especially ‘Follow you Follow me’) and Carmina Burana.
How Do You Enjoy Spending Your Free Time?
ummmm, what free time? Meeting friends for coffee probably.
Basic Details:
- Name: Max Moss – Administrator
- Favourite Quote: “Do or do not, there is no try.”
What Do You Enjoy the Most About Working at Cygnul?
I love that no two days are the same. One day I might be designing a new poster for an upcoming event, the next I may be tracking down important information to answer a difficult query for one of my client’s members.
Your Proudest Accomplishment in Life so Far?
Popping the question!
Your Top 3 Favourite Podcasts, Books or Music Artists?
The Joe Rogan Experience, Lunar Park & Trivium.
How Do You Enjoy Spending Your Free Time?
Usually curled up in my reading corner, stuck into a good book.
Basic Details:
Name: Rob McGain
Favourite Quote: “If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than you are now.” – Master Oogway
What Do You Enjoy the Most About Working at Cygnul?
I enjoy either the variety of the work, I am very rarely doing the same thing each day, or the laughter and camaraderie in the office with my co-workers.
Your Proudest Accomplishment in Life so Far?
Attaining my degree. It was a long hard road, but I got there!
Your Top 3 Favourite Podcasts, Books or Music Artists?
I do love a good podcast, my top three would have to be “The British History Podcast”, “WTF1 Podcast” and “Flix Watcher”.
How Do You Enjoy Spending Your Free Time?
I love spending time with friends and family, having movie days and hiking up the hills.
Basic Details:
- Name: Jamie York – IT Specialist
- Favourite Quote: “‘be strong’ I whispered to my WIFI signal”
What Do You Enjoy the Most About Working at Cygnul?
The friendly working atmosphere.
Your Proudest Accomplishment in Life so Far?
Being accepted onto my degree apprenticeship course in IT Consultancy.
Your Top 3 Favourite Podcasts, Books or Music Artists?
Dave and SHY FX. What’s Good podcast
How Do You Enjoy Spending Your Free Time?
Mountain Biking, Golf and meeting up with friends
