Toni Drew

The wealth of experience Toni has gained during her career has made her an expert in understanding business development and growth as she herself has helped to grow a number of businesses she has worked with. Initially starting out in the Hair and Beauty Industry working for salons, Toni quickly rose up the ladder and eventually turned her knowledge and passion for the industry into teaching others. Through this she become one of the industry’s main educators, travelling to London, LA and Hawaii for training programmes. Toni’s passion for education led to her to pursuing a role as Liaison Officer for Hair & Beauty at an FE College where she successfully changed the College’s Apprenticeship status from ‘trainee’ to ‘employed’. This was a huge achievement, with the Hair & Beauty sector being the first in the Country to have apprentices with this status. Following this, Toni went on to become a Lecturer and a Course Manager, responsible for managing and designing apprenticeship programmes, before being promoted to Curriculum Area Manager (PTL). Across her diverse career she has often been part of new and innovative training initiatives, paving the way for future generations. Toni is a dedicated, caring and supportive person and her knowledge and experience of different industries and organisations, allows her to provide sound solutions and development advice that supports business aspirations. Outside of work Toni is a keen volunteer, holding positions at local swimming and gymnastics clubs and completing courses to help her excel in these areas. At home Toni has a passion for art, yoga and meditation and enjoys painting for her family and friends.