Meet the Team
LORNA CARTER-BLAKE
QTLS CIHM
After working in education for over 15 years, Lorna decided to use her wealth of knowledge and skills in the sector to set up her own training centre. As a qualified teacher and business owner, Lorna understands the needs of businesses to balance training and working to support a positive work based learning program.
Lorna specialises in the Housing, Teacher Training and Enterprise.
When Lorna is not managing the centre or providing consultancy, she enjoys travelling, live music and going to the theatre.
MICHAEL BRIDGES
Operations Director
BA (HONS) IN POST-COMPULSORY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
For the past 30 years Michael has taught and worked in various sectors including Hospitality, Retail Management, Sales, Military, Driving Instruction and in the last 5 years, Education. Michael is a qualified teacher and has a degree in Education and Training.
Michael specialises in Management, ICT, Digital Marketing, Enterprise, Functional Skills and Personal Licence.
When Michael is not managing the centre or teaching, he enjoys running and going to the cinema.
GARY CALLAGHAN
Gary has been working in the Apprenticeship Sector for over 5 years in Management, Assessing and Quality Assurance roles. He has experience in various sectors including Hospitality, Management, Customer Service and Functional Skills.
He also has experience in developing bespoke training resources and delivering group training sessions.
Gary has recently passed his training modules to become an Assistant Section Leader with a local Scout Troop. Gary is also a keen Golfer and Cricketer.
DAVE BARGROVE
Dave has been working in the Apprenticeship and Traineeship sector since 2011 delivering Multi Sector NVQs as an Assessor and then Employability Skills and Functional Skills within Traineeships. He has experience within several sectors including Hospitality, Management, Customer Service, Warehousing and Functional Skills.
Dave also has experience in designing and delivering bespoke training for different types of groups and companies.
Dave enjoys spending time with his family and studies Martial Arts. He also gets involved in fundraising work for charity.
WILL ROCKETT
Digital Marketer
Will studied Media Studies and English Language at A-level and has since decided to undertake an apprenticeship here at DA Training and Consultancy.
He’s using his current passion and skills in media to complete an apprenticeship in Digital Marketing and further his knowledge. His current roles include:
• Management of social media
• Producing marketing material
• Website management
In his spare time, Will is a keen sports fan and enjoys Football and American Football.
MOLLY BOYCE
Administrator
Molly has previously completed two apprenticeships with DA Training in Digital Marketing and Business Administration.
She has now discovered her passion within these sectors and is studying for a Degree in Marketing.
Molly is now working part time with us managing the administration for the company.
In her spare time Molly enjoys live music and events with her friends and family.
Contact Us
Botley Mills, Mill Hill, Botley, Hampshire,
SO30 2GB
02380 016 555
enquiries@datrainingandconsultancy.co.uk
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