Maria Valmoria

Recruitment Consultant

Education

I have a B.A and M.A in Philosophy.

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Last Job

Whilst studying I worked for Hamley’s for 4 years, the largest toy store in London. I also worked for Buckingham Palace in the summer of 2018.

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Hometown

I was born in Manilla, Philippines but when I was 6 years old, we moved to Wembley, London. So grew up in London, but now I live in Redhill, Surrey.

Basically an ex-city girl, who has moved into the chilled, quiet suburbs.

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FAVOURITE COLLEAGUE

My favourite colleague is Jack Oakland of course! It was just me and him for almost a year in the South office – Redhill. He is just amazing and so fun to be around – Don’t know what I would do without him!

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BEST PART OF YOUR JOB

Talking to candidates and giving them work, hearing how happy they are when we give them work.

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GO TO DRINK

Rose with lemonade ofc!

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RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION

Fine dining food – definitely Beaverbrook! Had amazing and delicious Christmas lunch there in December 2021.

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FAVOURITE SANDWICH

Meatball marinara subway.

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INTERESTING FACT

I know Dave Patel, the British actor, who has starred in Skins, Slumdog Millionaire and the Last Airbender.

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PETS vs KIDS

I used to live with 12 animals – 5 dogs, 4 cats and 3 parrots, basically a mini farm.