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Meet the team: Andy Smethurst

Tell us about your role at Bluestones One
I’m an Account Manager. 

How would you normally start your day at work?
Reviewing the previous days/night’s progress and activity to ensure everything has gone smoothly, is on track and the customer is happy.

What does a typical day at work look like for you?
It can be very varied from one day to the next, but my priority is ensuring our customers receive best in class service from us.

What do you find challenging?
Last minute changes to plans or schedules can be challenging, but this can also be rewarding when the project lands and you know the changes were for the best.

What do you enjoy?
The variety of customers, projects and the enthusiasm of the people that I work with.

What’s the best thing about working at Bluestones One?
The people and the variety of projects.

Celebrating BIG Awards 2021

Bluestones One is part of Bluestones Investment Group (BIG), and in November, Bluestones Group celebrated another successful year at the annual BIG Awards evening at Chester Racecourse. This year, brands from across the Group, as well as the central support services, came together for an evening of food, drink, live music, casino fun, and to recognise achievements. Over 20 winners were recognised for their achievements during 2021, which included top-performing consultants and brands, and the people who embody the Group values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration and Enjoyment. This year, Bluestones One were delighted to win the Overall Profitability Award. This is a fantastic achievement for the team as it highlights their hard work and determination over the past year. So a huge congratulations and well done goes to the Bluestones One team! Every year, all award winners are treated to an award winners’ trip and this year it was revealed that winners will be jetting off to Dubai in 2022. Bluestones One team members Managing Director, Gary White; Operations Director, Gary Lowe; Director, Ashley Jewitt; and Operations Manager, Richard Jones also received awards last year for Outstanding Achievement. Prior to this, Bluestones One also won Best New Business in 2019.

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