Throughout my life, I have honed the art of effective communication, allowing me to connect with people from all walks of life. My background in marketing and advertising, coupled with serious planning and organisational skills, has led me to realise that my true calling lies in the field of marketing consultancy. With my empathetic and transparent approach, I believe I possess a unique ability to relate to clients and assist them in achieving their goals - without being hung up on the job title.Whilst working for advertising agencies and as an in-house marketing professional, I recognised significant unaddressed gaps within the realm of SMEs and start-up businesses. It became evident to me that these businesses faced challenges due to either having senior marketing personnel who were reluctant to handle implementation or junior staff members lacking the necessary skills and experience to drive the business forward.However, as a seasoned marketing expert with a keen eye for detail, I acknowledged that I had the potential to offer clients a wider array of marketing support options. I knew I could provide clients with choices that catered to their specific scale and budget requirements. Leveraging my extensive experience, I believed I could provide an exceptional journey, transforming an outsourced marketing team into, essentially, an integrated and prosperous business unit.This realisation led me to establish Staircase Marketing, a dedicated marketing agency aimed at assisting SMEs and start-ups in obtaining outstanding marketing support tailored to their unique budgetary needs. I am deeply passionate about my profession and the chance it affords me to help businesses thrive. If you require marketing support, please feel free to contact me. Together, we can elevate your business's marketing to new heights.Need more information or some specifics? I have over 25 years' of extensive practical marketing, advertising, sales and event management experience underpinned by a successful track record in various companies on both sides of the corporate fence. Disarmingly honest and real, I believe every job, like every person should be treated equal.Principal areas of experience* Brand development* Content marketing* Partnership marketing* Project / campaign development, management and marketing* Event management* Budget management* Below the line and direct response marketingIndustries worked in* RegTech* Sports management* Travel and Tourism * General Marketing* Events* Property Marketing * Advertising (account management)