My career began to develop when I became PA for the first time, working for Grampian Pharmaceuticals - a fantastic group of people within a great company.Being a PA is so rewarding, you get involved with all aspects, operations, marketing, finance, people and you really can make a difference to the individuals that you are supporting.Not satisfied with being PA to the MD, I branched into sales. After being behind the scenes for most of my career, it was very different to be well and truly at the front! Several years later, I was asked to step into a Marketing Manager role, which was a showstopper. I have been in marketing roles ever since!In 2020 as the world began to lock down due to Covid, I founded Ribble Valley Marketing, not the best timing it’s true but, apologies for the cliche, I have never looked back.Working for marketing agencies taught me a great deal, but what I love now is that it’s just me! I write, design, and get social - for a lovely range of regular clients. My work varies widely, from recruitment campaigns to digital marketing, content writing, and marketing collateral. If you need some marketing support but you don’t have the budget for a full-time hire, please give me a ring.📧 Lynne@ribblevalleymarketing.co.uk

Wonderful to be working with the HQ team again albeit in a different capacity this time. I support the franchise network with marketing collateral, content, social media, and marketing automation. I am also involved in new franchisee recruitment.

Lustalux | Belmont Packaging | Brownlow UtilitiesAs Head of Partnerships it is my responsibility to introduce Bespoke's toolkit and expert digital services to marketers looking to grow their online leads and sales.Our specialism is in service and manufacturing sectors and we typically work with businesses who have 1-10 marketing staff in-house.We have three free or low-cost tools to help in-house teams improve their digital strategy: • 'Build Your Digital Marketing Strategy' (available on Amazon) • Take the 'Digital Strategy Scorecard' (https://getmyscore.digital) • 'Wake Up To Digital' event (https://bespokedigital.agency/events)We also work with some clients privately to help them grow leads and sales, our services include: • Strategy and planning services such as workshops and our Digital Accelerator programme • Lead generation to generate new business online every month • Building and improving digital assets designed to fuel long term growth

Suresite Card Services | Suresite Wetstock | Suresite Health and SafetySuresite is a UK based card services and risk management company that has nearly 20 years of experience. We offer bespoke tailored solutions and pride ourselves on our customer service. Our mission is to provide our clients with the perfect solution for card services, health and safety needs and wet stock management.I will be working with the closely with my colleagues to raise the profile of the Suresite Group and to improve the digital footprint of the company whilst promoting the company values and ethos.

Responsible for:Marketing Strategy (UK and International)International Brand ManagementWeb Site Management (8 Sites)Content Marketing StrategyNational PRSocial Media Management and DeliveryEMail Marketing and Campaign ManagementNational Advertising (Online and Offline) Managing Brand Collateral Providing Marketing Support for Franchisees

FIT Show | Four Recruitment | Solidor As the Marketing Manager for Motionlab I was responsible for a number of high profile clients including:FIT Events 2013 (Marketing Manager) The FIT Show was an inaugural trade event which was subsequently awarded:Best Trade Show Launch (AEO Award) Best Promotional Campaign (G13) Best New Organiser Team ((ENA Awards) Show Rising Star (ENA Awards). The show attracted 5,810 visitors through a wide range of marketing channels. I was responsible for marketing the show and managing the marketing budget.Saint Gobain (Social Media Manager) I was responsible for implementing a social media strategy to raise consumer awareness for the PLANITHERM brand.

Responsible for managing Bride and Groom Direct (a B2C online brand)Member of the Senior Management TeamInvolved in strategic planning Project manager for implementing a Microsoft CRM solutionNew product developmentSales brochure production Responsible for managing marketing budget and advertising programmeManaging PR and attending editor days at National Magazine Companye mail strategy and implementationManaging pay per click advertising (PPC)Affiliate marketing (Linkshare)Providing key metrics to the Board and (Omniture/Google Analytics)Presented results and strategy to Vice President of Taylor Corporation U.S. bi-annually

Responsible for the Marketing strategy for the Wedding divisionManaging marketing budgetNew product development and sales brochure productionB2B marketing for large network of agents and national retail accounts Managed marketing teamTrade shows

Managed a number of large retail accounts including John Lewis, Debenhams, HOF, Bhs, Mail Boxes, Kall Kwik PrintingAcquired the Staples accountProvided marketing support for a large network of independent accounts including franchisees for Mail Boxes and Kall Kwik Printing.Managing attendance at major trade shows including Spring Fair and The National Wedding Show.

Support for managing director and the board of directorsManaging diaries and organising meetingsPreparing and distributing board reportsAttending and preparing minutes for board meetingsManaging a secretarial team

Project managed attendance at major exhibitions (Spring Fair)Managed Sales and Marketing budgetsOffered support for large sales team

Provided support for 3 marketing managersOrganised product launches in the UK and EuropeMarket researchCreation of marketing materialsGeneral marketing support

Image consultant trained in colour and make up. This was one of the most rewarding things I had ever done, helping other people in becoming more confident.