Abbie Rollings
What is your job title?
Event Manager.
How long have you worked at Outsourced Events?
I have worked at OE since May 2024 so it has been 5 months.
What is one thing you cannot live without?
My friends and family as they are always there to support me!
Where is the best place you have travelled to and why?
Australia as I was able to live a completely different lifestyle for a year which was an amazing experience.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
I would love to learn how to dance.
When you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you pass the time?
I like to go for a run.
What is your favourite thing about working at Outsourced Events?
Having the opportunity to meet lots of new people and travel for work.
If you could invite four people to dinner (living or dead) who would you invite and why?
Beyonce – she lives a private life, and I would love to know what she gets up to in her free time.
David Attenborough – He would have a lot of amazing stories to tell.
Alison Hammond – She would bring a lot of laughter.
Morgan Freeman – It would be fascinating to hear about his life.
What was your childhood ambition?
To work with animals.
What is your most memorable day at Outsourced Events?
The summer BBQ, it was a lovely day in the sun and was great to socialise with everyone outside of the office.
If you could do any job, regardless of skills and training, what would it be?
To be a global water park reviewer.
What are the top three items on your bucket list?
To go skydiving and land on a beach, to swim with whale sharks in the Philippines and to experience a safari.
What would people never guess you do in your role?
Going abroad on very short notice for work.
If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
It would be cool to see the England rugby team win the World Cup in 2003.
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