Manon continued

in 2016 This job gave me the opportunity to provide a simultaneous translation service at many different meetings and committees within the Council and beyond, which gave me a very valuable background and context so that I could understand different departments and fields within the organisation

After working for the translation team for four years, I was appointed Senior Executive Officer, working in the Leadership Team.

Initially, I worked with the then Chief Executive and Director of Social Services (Dilwyn Williams and Morwena Edwards). By my second year in the job, I had the opportunity to work with the Director of Social Services only, which developed and extended my knowledge and understanding of the field During my final months in the job, I had the privilege of working with Dylan Owen, our new Director

Favourite country you ' ve travelled to?

I've been very fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to many parts of the world. I went to Patagonia with the Urdd when I was 17, and this was an unforgettable experience. I have also travelled by myself to countries such as the United States, Cambodia and Vietnam It is very difficult to choose a favourite country that I've travelled to, as each one has been so different, and have their own special features. If I had to choose, I suppose I'd have to say Italy, for the food, the wine and the nice people!

Describe yourself in three words:

Organised, enthusiastic, optimistic

What are you looking forwards to most in your new job?

I'm looking forward to learning more about the Early Years field, as well as researching new in Cambodia ways of working in order to put the residents of Gwynedd at the centre of the service. The project has many different aspects, and the main aim is to transform the service If anyone wishes to learn more about the work or offer their opinion, you are welcome to contact me via e-mail or on Teams