Tracey has over 15 years experience in HR and is a Chartered Member of the CIPD.

She has a breadth of HR knowledge gained from many different sectors including Logistics, Retail, Hospitality and Manufacturing.

In her spare time she loves to travel and had visited in excess of 50 counties in every continent bar Antartica. She also regularly volunteers with Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Hazel’s L&D career started in 1991. Her experience spans private, public and third sector organisations in manufacturing, logistics, automotive, retail, environmental and facilities management industries as well as trade association and charitable organisations.

A previous CIPD Level 7 student of Crosby Management Training, Hazel is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and in 2011, set-up a niche L&D Consultancy business focused on digital learning technologies which she still directs.

In her spare time Hazel enjoys watching live theatre, comedy and music, spending time with family and friends and the odd game of pool.

Sam is a qualified teacher with 11 years experience in primary and secondary schools. She graduated from Birmingham university with three degrees: a BA Hons in Theology, a PGCE and an Master of Education degree (Med).

Sam has played an important role in the community too serving as secretary and treasurer to a local social club and rescuing and fostering cats for Animal House Rescue.

In her spare time Sam loves to cook international cuisine loves gardening. Ballet and travelling.

Tara has a track record as a butcher for approaching 8 years in farm shops and  high street butchers shops. She completed her Advanced Butcher Apprenticeship with Crosby Management Training.

When not at work Tara plays rugby and has a passion for rock climbing.  She adores animals and  growing her own vegetables and fruit,  living off the land in a sustainable and environmentally conscious way.

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Chartered MCIPD

Mark is a Learning and Development professional with over 25 years experience. Primarily in Financial Services, providing learning interventions to all business areas including customer facing, digital and central functions. His areas of expertise include coaching, consultancy, management development and leadership.

Outside work Mark enjoys walking, cooking and watching sport.

Mike has gained over 40 years of experience in the meat trade, following his Grandfather and Father i the industry. Having started out in retail butcher shops he was the family’s (Baxter’s Butchers Ltd) youngest branch manager at 20 years old. He has worked for major retail giants Sainsbury’s and Asda and spent 14 years at the Meat & Livestock Commission before moving to Somerfield/Kwik as red meat buying manager and then EBLEX/AHDB in their trade and product development department.

Married with one son who is a PGA professional golfer. Mike’s hobbies include football (previous chairman of a semi professional football club), golf, travel and lifelong supporter of Chelsea FC.

Chris has been in the Butchery business since the age of 14 when he started part time with Walter Smith. He started his adult career as an apprentice with Walter Smith Fine Foods in 2010.

Chris became Britain’s Premier Young Butcher in 2014, playing a substantial role in being selected to represent the UK for the world Butchery internationals Chris has also won several other awards including ‘apprentice with most management promise’ ‘Champions of Champions’.

In his spare time, Chris likes to spend time with family & friends.  His hobbies include snooker, tennis, golf, football and swimming.

Kevin has worked in the meat industry for over 40 years. Combining 37 years of experience in the retail sector as a Butcher and Store Manager for a large Midlands based company. In that time Kevin won numerous prestigious awards. He also worked in the food manufacturing sector for a period of time.

Kevin has a great love for the outdoors and that led him to get involved in the Scout Movement for the past 15 years. He also enjoys keeping fit by taking part in Cycling and Running events around the country.

Colin has worked in the meat industry for 39 years and has a background in the wholesale catering sector gaining experience in peace work butchery including boning and portion control. Colin was involved in the opening of a butchery Academy and was manager for young apprentices. The Academy was a great success winning training provider of the year and individual apprentice of the year.

Outside work Colin is a family man who loves being with grandkids and interests include travelling, cinemas, and watching sports including football as a lifelong avid Liverpool supporter.

Alex joined Crosby in January 2021. He has a passion for education and helping people to better themselves. He's have worked in both primary and secondary school settings previously, so his new role at CMT is certainly a new challenge that he says he's looking forward to!

Outside of work, Alex plays football at the weekends and plays golf too "not very well!" he says! He enjoys running and going to the gym to keep himself as healthy and fit as possible.

The main fact about Alex is that he love his football club, Southampton FC!

Katie joined Crosby in April 2021.  She is passionate to help learners grow, develop and achieve their full potential.  She is a Marketing graduate with a successful background in sales and marketing and over 7 years’ experience working and teaching in a Special Needs setting.

Away from work Katie enjoys spending time with her two children. She also loves to keep fit and spend time outdoors walking her dog.

Following a 25yr career in the military with the Royal Air Force, Heather has been working overseas in the Middle East within Aviation Operations and Training.

Heather is an Aviation and L&D specialist who qualified her experience with professional qualifications and she is passionate about supporting others to do the same. She believes it is never too late to learn!

Heather loves to travel and whenever possible, escape to the coast in the UK or abroad.

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