NLTG Apprentice of the Year 2022 –Bexi Parkin

We would like to congratulate Bexi Parkin on winning NLTG’s 2022 Apprentice of the Year Award.

Bexi began her Customer Service Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship with NLTG in January 2021, and has since soared to success at Parkin Fabrics. In this time, not only has she stood out as an exemplary learner to her NLTG tutor, but has also become a valued and well-respected employee within the company.

 

Pictured below is Bexi (centre) receiving her Award from NLTG Managing Director, Gareth Lindsay and NLTG Apprenticeship Tutor, Lisa Whalley.

 

     

 

Parkin Fabrics Managing Director, Nick, commented:

“Bexi was outstanding throughout her Apprenticeship. Through all her hard work and achievements, she has helped to secure new customers as well as ensuring repeat business. She has contributed to Parkin Fabrics’ success in many ways, by creating more efficient systems, researching and implementing more cost-effective systems and introducing new ideas which have overall increased company sales.”

NLTG Apprenticeship Tutor, Lisa Whalley, said:

“Bexi demonstrated a passion for personal development throughout her Apprenticeship, always looking for ways to learn more and develop her skills. She always pushed herself beyond the requirements of the assessment plan and played a big part in many company projects.  She was confident enough to play a lead role in the design of the entire website, working closely with in-house management and an external IT company to ensure it was professional, modern and user friendly. She recognised difficulties from the customers’ point of view on the old website and made it her mission to improve this. The new website has led to increased order totals, as customers are finding it easier to locate the products.”

Bexi exemplifies exactly what an Apprenticeship is about. On a personal level she has demonstrated a passion for learning, pushing herself to develop extensive knowledge and skills, both directly and indirectly linked to her Apprenticeship. Professionally she has delivered immeasurable organisational benefits; working on complex projects and streamlining processes which have resulted in increased sales and the securing of new customers.

Well done on yet another achievement Bexi! We wish you continued success at Parkin Fabrics.