Meet Eleri, Cynon Valley Branch Manager

Eleri, you've kindly agreed to talk to me today about what you do at Smart Money Cymru. Here's some questions we'd love to you to answer for us!

What is your current role at SMC and what does a typical day look like for you?

I am the Cynon Valley Branch Manager, so I work in the Aberdare branch in Hwb Cana, Penywaun every Wednesday. My day to day tasks includes running the digital marketing, the Facebook, Instagram and helping out with other marketing to make sure our members know more about what SMC offers. You may even find me out and about at community events in the Rhondda Cynon Taff and surrounding areas.

That sounds like it keeps you very busy! What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?

I am a fluent Welsh Speaker. It was a great accomplishment of mine to represent Smart Money Cymru during the National Eisteddfod in Pontypridd last year.

It was fantastic to be able to be at such a culturally important event last year. What other proud moments or achievements have you had at SMC so far?

I'm very closed to completing a Level 4 NVQ in Digital Marketing. I've been able to experiment and improve lots of skills with this qualification. Lifelong learning is something that I am very passionate about, so I am happy that we get to work on our personal development whilst at work.

That is an amazing achievement for you. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and going for long walks. I often walk along the Brecon Canal and around the Park in Aberdare.

Do you have any hobbies or interests that help you unwind after a busy day at Smart Money Cymru?

I really enjoy cooking as a way to unwind, and reading a good book to relax.

If you could swap jobs with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?

I would love to be an author or own a book shop, so I would swap jobs with any author living in Aberystwyth, as it's my favourite place to be!

Aberystwyth is beautiful! What’s a goal you have for yourself this year, either at work or in your personal life

Finishing my NVQ in Digital Marketing - fingers crossed it will be done by the Summer!

Thank you Eleri! You can find Eleri at Hwb Cana on Wednesdays between 10am and 12pm.