Simon Morrison
What is your job title?
Warehouse Manager
How long have you worked at Outsourced Events?
Since November 2021
What is one thing you cannot live without?
Family & Vegan food probably!
Where is the best place you have travelled to and why?
Greece. It was the first place I went for my first ‘beach holiday’ with my wife. It was gorgeous and so relaxing!
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
I would love to learn how to play Piano & the Drums.
When you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you pass the time?
Usually listen to music or podcasts on football. Or go for a quick run/workout.
What is your favourite thing about working at Outsourced Events?
Working with Vin at the Warehouse, being able to help the business with our experience in shipping and logistics, and making sure the Warehouse is tidy and organised.
If you could invite four people to dinner (living or dead) who would you invite and why?
My dad, my nan, and Phoebe, my daughter. I would love to see them all spend time together that they never got to do.
What was your childhood ambition?
I wanted to be a Detective / Forensic Scientist.
What is your most memorable day at Outsourced Events?
Probably when I first met Vin at the Warehouse for an informal chat/meet up.
If you could do any job, regardless of skills and training, what would it be?
Sports Person for sure. Either a Professional Goalkeeper or Tennis Player.
What are the top three items on your bucket list?
To buy our first house, a larger family car, and a Tottenham Season ticket would be nice please.
What would people never guess you do in your role?
Spending time on the GOV Website looking for HS Codes for items we have to ship.
If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
Spurs winning a trophy! Haha
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