I have been working in estate agency since 1996, having somewhat stumbled into the industry by serving Christian Miles in a restaurant where I worked as a waiter, while studying for my A-levels and subsequently got offered a job to start my career at Woolwich Property Services in Ramsgate. I'm still not sure if it was down to the quality of service or the food that got me the job!

In January 2000, one year on from the launch of Miles & Barr, I rejoined with Christian & Stuart to help open the new Cliftonville branch which followed the success of the Ramsgate offices' first year. I worked in Cliftonville for a number of years, progressing to the role of branch manager and from there found a key role in the opening of new branches in Ashford, Deal and Herne Bay.

Having become a director for the business in 2013, I am now predominantly based at our head office in Sandwich, where my role combines the management of the Miles & Barr contact team, writing and delivering company training, running the conveyancing services team and writing/designing company marketing material.

I've been part of the journey for such a long time and seen the development of the business over the years and the one thing that makes it so special in my opinion is the people who work here. Without them we wouldn't have the business we do. The family feel to the company is what I believe sets us apart, as everyone tries to share the same values that have been instilled from day one, with close knit teams that really care about the business, each other and our clients.

Outside of work I am an avid football fan, with sport in general being my biggest passion. With my football playing days now behind me, I like to play golf and am a member at my local course, North Foreland. I also enjoy spending my spare time with my close friends and family.