MULTI-TASKING is second nature to Megan Gallacher and that is just one of the reasons she has been shortlisted for Young Employee of the Year.

Now 23, Megan has spent the past five years working for Blackburn catering company With A Twist and now juggles event managing with her role as PA to the director.

Although she worked briefly in a restaurant after leaving college, you are unlikely to find her preparing food in the kitchen.

She said: “I’m much more interested in the business side of things and working here has given me experience in lots of different roles.

“I’m involved in how the business runs but I also event manage, especially on the day of the actual event, which means I’m kept very busy. My attitude is – just go for it!”

“I suppose I was nominated for this award because I’ve come up through the business quite quickly and I’ve taken on a lot of responsibility for my age. My boss calls me the hub of the company.”

Megan is hoping that this will be her lucky year as far as the Hive Business Awards are concerned, after being in the shortlist for the same category last year.

She said: “It’s amazing to get a second opportunity in these great local awards. I feel very grateful to have another chance.”