I joined Astute in 2022 as a Talent Specialist, and I work in Astute's Power team. My primary responsibility is recruiting for contract roles, focusing on positions like Site Manager, Package Manager, and Commissioning Managers/Engineers. These roles are for leading businesses in the EPC space.

I earned a Recruitment Level 2 NVQ by completing a recruitment apprenticeship, a significant milestone in my career development. Starting my recruitment journey in 2018, I've evolved into a reliable and friendly professional.

I’m passionate about connecting people with meaningful work—helping them start careers, provide for their families, and confidently transition into new roles. Recruitment, to me, is more than filling positions; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference. I love being the bridge between talented candidates and ambitious companies, ensuring both find the right fit to grow and thrive.

On the client side, I partner closely to understand business goals and build teams that elevate performance and culture. For candidates, I provide transparent guidance, support through the hiring process, and insights into opportunities that can shape their professional journeys.

Whether it’s mentoring someone through a career change or helping a business hire the right person at the right time, I’m driven by the impact great hiring can have—on careers, companies, and communities.

As Team Leader for Astute People's EPC Power Team, I am a dedicated Power Generation Contract Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Specialist, passionately connecting top-tier professionals with leading opportunities across the Energy-from-Waste, OCGT, CCGT, Carbon Capture, and other conventional power sectors. With 380+ Great Recruiters Reviews, a 4.68⭐ rating, and 87% Highly Recommended, my focus is always on delivering exceptional results.

Since joining Astute in 2017, I've advanced from Recruitment Consultant, earning my CertRP, to Senior, Principal, and now Team Leader, overseeing the EPC Power/Renewables Team. My expertise lies in high-volume contract recruitment for critical roles, including:
Project Directors & Managers
Site & Construction Managers
Commercial Managers
Multi-discipline Engineers & Commissioning Engineers
Planners
Senior Authorised Persons (SAP)
Permit-to-Work Persons
Health & Safety Professionals (Managers to Advisors)
I pride myself on building lasting relationships, leveraging deep industry insights and a proactive approach to ensure the perfect fit for both clients and candidates in the UK and overseas energy markets. My competitive spirit, honed by interests like football (a proud Arsenal fan), boxing, and hiking, fuels my drive for continuous improvement in recruitment.

I was introduced into the "Recruiting world" roughly 10 years ago. I had attended a warehouse open house hiring event as an applicant and ended up an internal employee. I was helping candidates with their paper applications and the Branch Manager was working the event by herself and appreciated me helping her with everything. It wasn't expected, but every since then I have been able to perfect my craft. I have about 7 years of staffing experience in many different areas such as: direct hires, daily labor, construction, IT, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, and customer service positions. I am currently in my junior year at University of West Georgia for my Business Management Degree. I love to play lacrosse with my daughters and just being active in sports. I have been playing lacrosse since I was 8 years old and even got a scholarship for college. Now, it is a sport I would love to past down to my girls and watch them play from the stands. I have a desire to help people get to the next level and achieve goals.

As a Senior Talent Specialist within Astute People's Power Generation team, I specialise in connecting top-tier Operations & Maintenance (O&M) professionals with leading opportunities across the Sustainable Energy sector.

Since joining Astute in 2013, I've been dedicated to recruiting for critical new-build and operational projects within Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Biomass, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT), and emerging Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies.

With over a decade of dedicated recruitment experience, I have a proven track record of placing highly skilled permanent and contract candidates in roles vital for driving innovation and operational excellence in the energy sector.

My expertise covers a broad range of positions, including:
- Plant Manager / Operations Manager
- Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager
- Shift Team Leader / Shift Operations Manager
- Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I)
- Process Engineer / Performance Engineer
- Turbine Engineer / Boiler Engineer
- Control Room Operator / Operations Technician
- Maintenance Technician / Electrical Technician / Mechanical Fitter
- Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Manager
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

As a Senior Talent Specialist at Astute People, I specialise in permanent recruitment within the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) space of the power generation industry across the UK. I connect high-calibre professionals - such as Maintenance Technicians, Control Room Operators, and Team Leaders - with leading energy companies to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of power facilities.

Since joining Astute in April 2022, I’ve built a track record of success by delivering tailored recruitment solutions that align with both client goals and candidate aspirations. Whether it's a biomass plant or an EFW facility, I bring in-depth sector knowledge and a people-first approach to every placement.

I hold a BA degree in Human Geography from the University of Leeds (2020), during which time I worked part-time in customer service, where I honed my communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills - foundations that now underpin my consultative recruitment style.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking, and cooking for friends and family.

I’m passionate about building meaningful connections—both personally and professionally.

I am originally from Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University. Post grad I moved to Texas to start my career in recruitment. In my free time I love going to the lake, hanging out with friends, and trying new restaurants around Dallas!