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Email: Jenny.Elliot@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292033
Many significant world events occurred in 2009 – the UK experienced the worst snowfall for almost 20 years, Sully successfully landed flight 1549 on the Hudson River and Jenny began her Fitwise career. Jenny was the 8th member of the Fitwise team and one of only two event managers. The department has since more than quadrupled in size culminating in a talented team with combined experience of over 70 years in delivering events.
Jenny is immensely proud of the Fitwise Events team and particularly enjoys the camaraderie the team have in the office and onsite at events – despite the early starts and late finishes which are an inevitable part of the job. Prior to her appointment to Fitwise in 2009, Jenny gained over five years’ experience within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Her passion for the event industry began whilst studying Hospitality Management at University.
How have things changed in this industry since starting at Fitwise?
Hardcopy event registration forms! Stacy (now head of Fitwise Client Support Services) and Jenny used to spend most of their working day under piles of paperwork that arrived in the post. They also had to take their PC hard drives onsite to events as the event system was only licenced to their computers and there was no online or cloud-based platform like they now use.
What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever eaten?
Chicken’s feet – they were less crispy and more cartilage-like than she expected. Jenny likes most foods (equalled only by Katie in Marketing) and there are very few things she won’t eat. Jenny’s lunch choices are often met with interest from the team; apple dipped in marmite and mussels as an afternoon snack have attracted much attention in the past.
Email: Jacqueline.McCafferty@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 639601
Prior to joining Fitwise, Jackie worked for HBoS and Edinburgh Napier University where her roles involved organising national sales meetings, client roadshows and one day events. Jackie joined Fitwise in November 2015 undertaking administration, PA and bookkeeping duties. In June 2018, Jackie moved from her role as Administration Executive to join the Events team bringing with her a wealth of Fitwise knowledge and prior event planning experience.
What do you like about working at Fitwise?
Jackie loves the team spirit that we have at Fitwise both in the events team and throughout the business. She is enjoying the opportunity to work in Events again as a role which she truly enjoys and is passionate about. Jackie loves to see all of the hard work and effort which is put into event come together.
Describe your best meal:
Jackie recently went to The Kitchin in Edinburgh and this has to be up there with one of her best meals, the whole dining experience was just amazing! She must now save up to go back..!
Email: Emma.McDougall@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292042
Before joining Fitwise Emma studied Festival & Event Management at Edinburgh Napier University and progressed to working in the charity sector where she organised training events and conferences. Emma joined the Fitwise team in August 2021 as an Event Coordinator and in October 2022 was promoted to an Event Manager.
Emma is known as the ‘EventsAir Guru’ in the Events Team and is always on the lookout for ways the team can improve on our, already, gold star services.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Emma is always shopping or seeing a musical! This year’s shows include Hamilton, Sister Act and Six!
What are you currently watching on Netflix?
Emma is on season 1 of Dubai Bling and is always rewatching Friends!
Email: Elaine.McKeown@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292042
Elaine joined the Fitwise events team in May 2016 and plays an integral role in the pre, onsite and post event management of one-day and larger conferences and exhibitions. Elaine’s attention to detail and approachable ‘can do’ attitude helps ensure she sees an event through to the end knowing it all went to plan.
Elaine knows the way to the team’s heart is through their stomachs and keeps energies topped up with her son’s tasty treats from cooking college.
What’s your favourite part of your job?
Elaine loves nothing more than getting to a Friday afternoon with everything scored off her weekly to do list!
What is your biggest fear?
Elaine is frightened of anything that remotely resembles a lizard!
Email: Jade.Lawson@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 292042
Jade has had a keen interest towards working in events since leaving school in 2019. In November 2022, she decided to join Fitwise to pursue a career in the events industry. In her first week she was thrown into the deep end and attended her first Fitwise event down in Birmingham. Jade really enjoyed the experience and working as a part of the Fitwise team.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Jade loves socialising and going out and spending time with family and friends, going on lots of holidays abroad – always looking to book the next one!
Favourite TV show?
Jade’s favourite TV shows range from Game of Thrones to Selling Sunset! Complete opposites.
Email: Denise.Gallagher@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 639612
Denise moved over from Ireland in 2014 for her final year of university, met her husband and never left. She previously worked in hotels/venues as an event manager, and she is looking forward to using her skills as an event manager here at Fitwise.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Denise enjoys socialising with friends, visiting family in Ireland and travelling. She is always looking to visit a new place and try out the local cuisine as she is a complete foodie!
Janah.Faulds@fitwise.co.uk
Phone: 01506 690191
Janah joined the Events Team in November 2023 as an Events Manager. Earlier in 2023 she graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a BA (Hons) International Festival and Events Management. Janah has 5 years of events experience ranging from live gigs and festivals to conferences and gala dinners. Before finding her passion for events, she studied music business and briefly worked for a record label, managing bands and artists.
Janah likes to be a positive person and wakes up every morning saying “Today is going to be the best day” with a cup of tea in hand.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Janah always says she would love a lazy day but she can’t seem to sit down long enough to have one! When she’s not working she likes to fill her time playing the drums in Coalburn IOR Pipeband, going on adventures with her partner and dog as well as tending to her indoor plants (a recent endeavor). Janah also loves visiting friends and family, reading a good book and attending gigs and concerts – her favourite concerts of 2023 were seeing Harry Styles in Cardiff and Luke Combs in Glasgow!
