Abi Shepherd

Ops Manager

I have a habit of noticing when things could work better, and I can’t help but roll up my sleeves to fix them. As Account and Ops Manager at Make the Break, I get to combine this tendency with my passion for leaving the world a better place by helping companies run more smoothly while doing good for the planet.

My career has been excitingly varied, taking me from running corporate volunteering programs at Bristol Zoological Society to growing an ecommerce function from a small idea to over £2 million in turnover. I’ve worked with teams at Seasalt Cornwall, developed creator merchandise strategies at Fourth Floor Creative, and even started a webinar series for AccountingWEB called Accounting Excellence Talks as well as running their flagship event Accounting Excellence Awards. 

What I love most about my work is the variety. I’ve dabbled in everything from ecommerce and content production to photoshoots and filming, podcast production, events and business strategy. Each role has taught me something different, but the common thread is always the same: I genuinely care about getting the best outcome for everyone involved.

Life at home is equally busy with my mini farm. Two dogs, two cats, two chickens, and one kid keeping me on my toes. When I need to clear my head, you’ll find me out running with my fellow “plod squad” members, proving that slow and steady definitely wins the race.