Katrina Green has been honoured with the HR Manager of the Month Award for her exceptional leadership at C M Downton. Known for her personable approach and commitment, she has gained multiple nominations from colleagues and partners alike.
- Katrina, HR Manager at haulage company C M Downton, wins HR Manager of the Month.
- Her nomination highlighted her ability to foster a unified team environment.
- Katrina transitioned into HR from a previous career, showcasing significant success.
- She played a pivotal role in launching an innovative apprentice HGV driver scheme.
Katrina Green, the HR Manager for haulage and distribution firm C M Downton, has been recognised as the HR Manager of the Month. Her noteworthy leadership and dedication have been lauded by multiple nominators, including an HR software provider who praised her ability to cultivate a synergistic team atmosphere.
One nomination cited the ‘buzz’ Katrina creates within her team, signifying her exceptional leadership skills. Her approachable nature and willingness to listen and engage with her team members have marked her as a standout leader in her field, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
Katrina’s journey into the HR field began unexpectedly after a TUPE transfer led her to support a brilliant HR Director. Over the past decade, she has embraced the role with enthusiasm, obtaining qualifications such as CIPD associate level, mediation, coaching, mentoring, and counselling. Her approach underscores the value of experiential learning alongside formal education.
In her career, Katrina faced considerable challenges, including managing the fallout of a business failure where employees lost their jobs with minimal notice. Despite personal job insecurity, she remained committed to supporting her colleagues through the transition, demonstrating resilience and professionalism.
Recently, Katrina was instrumental in the launch of C M Downton’s groundbreaking apprentice HGV driver scheme. Her pride in the initiative is evident as she watches apprentices find their footing and excel in their chosen careers, highlighting her commitment to fostering career development and learning opportunities.
Katrina Green exemplifies leadership in HR, balancing challenges with innovation and dedication to her team’s success.
