A successful business owner and experienced marketing professional with over 30 years’ experience of working within advertising agencies to develop and implement creative marketing strategies delivering business objectives and company growth.My marketing career started in the mail order industry with JD Williams where I was responsible for new customer acquisition campaigns across 3 of their main titles.A rapid learning curve, during which time I worked with 3 of the region’s largest advertising agencies.Successful, I was promoted to Campaign Manager before being head-hunted to work for one of Manchester’s largest agencies, BDH Carrington Direct, as an Account Manager. I left in 1991 to work with a new agency, Redman Jones, where I progressed from Account Manager to Client Services Director. In August 2006 I left with the Creative Director to set up our own business, The Whole 9 Yards.‘The Whole 9 Yards’ epitomises my approach, and that of the company - focused work ethic, passion, and delivering exceptional client service through a thorough understanding of the project/product, the market, and the expectations of the client. Be they a small start-up or an international brand, I will work alongside them to understand what they are trying to achieve and develop a marketing strategy fit for purpose.I am proud to have created a business that provides a good living for my employees, revenue for our suppliers, and high quality, creative marketing service for our clients.