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Adam joined the Vinyl Solutions Operations team back in 2018. He’s now part of the furniture and a key member of our Technical Sales Support Team.
We caught up with Adam to reflect on his first 2 years and to find out more about him:
What attracted you to the position and how did you find out about it?
Renting a flat with a girlfriend, two rabbits and two horses was a big contributing factor in the need for a job! However, meeting Ben (Hart) and Nigel (Open) really helped sway me that this was the right company to work for.
What were your first impressions of Vinyl Solutions?
As said the first impressions were the two directors, both Ben and Nigel were friendly welcoming people. The rest of the team were the same and supportive from the start, you quickly feel part of the family.
In short, what is typical working day like at Vinyl Solutions?
Arrive and start work at 8am, run through the fitting schedule for the next few days. Create drawings / kit lists to pass down to the guys in production to get ready for collection and delivery. Problem solving and dealing with Fitters/Customers queries is also a common part of my day at Vinyl.
How have you got to where you are today?
I started working at my father’s Shelving, Racking and Mezzanine Floor business straight from college in 2012. After gaining lots of experience there in sales, contracts, design, marketing and general life I decided to spread my wings a bit and move on with my career. Between then and now I have worked in office furniture and software sales.
Getting to know Adam
Who are in your family?
My immediate family are the afore mentioned furry children and my girlfriend Lizzie all of whom I live with (apart from the horses).
What are your hobbies?
I am a Watford Fan so football takes up a lot of my time. I love nature, wildlife and am a massive fan of history in general.
Favourite sport?
Football, Tennis, Horse Racing, Golf and F1.
Favourite Band/Singer
Elton John, Blossoms, Drake, Two Door Cinema Club, Muse and Fleetwood Mac.
Favourite Movie?
King Arthur, Polar Express, Harry Potter – I do a flawless Mcgonagail impression!
Best Live Concert?
Elton John
Favourite Food?
Cheese and Bacon Pasta, Roast Dinner and Steak Pie.
Favourite Holiday?
A family favourite has always been Exmoor, but some of my favourite holiday destinations would be Cyprus, Egypt, Paris and Rome.
Favourite Place in the World?
Burrowhaves Farm Campsite – Exmoor & Vicarage Road – Watford Football Club
Favourite TV Show?
Top Gear (with the old guys), Stranger Things and The Walking Dead.
Favourite Colour
Blue.
By Ben Hart, Managing Director
On 16/12/2020