Natalie and Nathan both work for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. They first got jobs as Starting Blocks Trainees and now they are permanent members of staff.
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More about Natalie
Name: Natalie
Job title: Education Team Assistant
Home town: Chingford
Date of birth: 10 August 1989
Inspired by: people who volunteer – especially in areas working with young people such as volunteer sports coaches or youth club leaders.
Favourite music: Neyo and Leona Lewis
Favourite food: my mum’s roast dinner!
Ambitions for the future: to continue working within the world of education, maybe become a teacher – who knows!
What London 2012 means: it is an amazing opportunity and I feel honoured to have been given the chance to work here. It has completely changed my life, and I am really excited about the world watching London in 2012 and everyone celebrating together.
More about Nathan
Name: Nathan
Job title: Trainee Project Manager, Venues and Infrastructure
Home town: Lewisham
Date of birth:
Inspired by: My mother, who is a head teacher in London. Her drive and determination to get from where we came from to where we are now keeps me hungry to achieve my own goals.
Ambitions for the future: Stay in project management – maybe even get involved in another Olympic and Paralympic Games
What London 2012 means: It’s a fantastic opportunity, and the world is my oyster!
