Before joining thebigword, Amanda Ree worked in the finance and insurance sector for over 23 years, gaining experience in the development of large strategically complex accounts. During this time as an account director, she worked with various blue chip organizations to develop their new business sales and retention strategies, globally. Amanda worked in collaboration to create acquisition, cross-sell and multichannel plans supported by customer satisfaction programs. After many years in the industry, building her knowledge and experience as a strategic development director working overseas in Australia, the US and the Philippines, Amanda decided to settle back in the UK and make a career change into language services at thebigword. She applied for the role of strategic sales director within the public sector in 2013, responsible for the large strategic UKGOV accounts. During this time, Amanda has delivered growth, successfully renewed contracts and built strong client relationships with longevity. It is very rewarding transferring sales knowledge and experience into a different sector and seeing the great results.