Name
Carolyn Bishop
Nickname
At work, "Mrs B", outwith work, various, including "Madge".
Job Title
Purchasing Officer
Catch-phrase / favourite quote?
From Forrest Gump: "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get".
What do you do at the Cress Company?
Part of the Purchasing Team keeping the warehouses stocked with our lovely Ambient and Chiilled ranges.
What was your first job?
Served weekend bar lunches at what was the Cramond Brig Hotel.
What do you enjoy when not working?
Watching sport, listening to music, catching up with friends/family and when the weather is lousy, I can get totally absorbed in a jigsaw!
If you could choose any product from the Cress brochure, what would it be and why?
Either Traybakes Peppermint Crunch, or Island Bakery Lemon Melts - both are just so lovely!
Favourite film of all time?
Can't pick just one - Grease (for nostalgia), Mama Mia (feel good factor), Apollo 13 (for the drama).
Who would be your 3 fantasy dinner party guests?
Chris Martin, Andy Murray, Stephen Fry.
What might people be surprised to learn about you?
I have a 5 year Spanish streak on Duolingo.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Love many, trust few, learn to paddle your own canoe.
What would be your last supper?
A big bowl of pasta and sticky toffee pudding.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Travel the world attending all the major sports events like Grand Slam Tennis finals, Olympic Games Athletics, Rugby Six Nations, Football World Cup Finals, and some F1 calendar races.
What is top on your bucket list?
Attend Wimbledon Men's Singles Final.