Friday 30 July 2010

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our team

(working together to get results)

In any creative or marketing agency, the quality of people counts for everything. We like to think ours are among the best, and we've spent a lot of time and money developing them - we are a recognised Investor in People.

You won't be surprised to find a full spectrum of personalities and capabilities in our team.
What unites everyone at DiVersity though is our commitment to service - just ask any one of our clients.

Click on one of our team members to find out more...

Alan

Chairman

Founder of the management services and business consultancy side of DiVersity, Alan's wide range of experience provides balanced advice to clients from all different sectors. His passion for business development and a 'never say die' (Di?) attitude, is highly infectious.

Alan loves...

  • All things decorating
  • A full bodied red
  • Walking Billy (the dog)
  • Si's tie collection
  • Derby County
  • Wading through the rough to find his golf ball
  • David Hasselhoff impressions
  • Military history

Andy

Designer

Andy works on everything from ad campaigns and direct mail to annual reports and brand work. A little flash, he likes to have all the latest gadgets and of course, all the latest software.

Andy loves...

  • His mum
  • The roar of a British V8
  • The mighty Tottenham Hotspur
  • Spiderman
  • Breakfast in bed on Saturday
  • Saying the word 'Elbow'
  • Boost kicking, stomping cliff drops and slashing pow pow
  • 5.29pm

Angela

Office Manager

Angela keeps a close eye on the office environment at DiVersity which covers everything from looking after the bank accounts, to maintaining a tight grip on petty cash and making sure we have enough biscuits and cakes to keep the team going!

Angela loves...

  • Cleo (her cat)
  • Kettle Chips (especially sour cream and chives)
  • Travelling
  • ER (but misses George)
  • Yellow roses
  • The sun
  • Italian food
  • Lazy Sundays

Avril

PA to the Directors

Avril is PA to Di and Alan in addition to helping out with reception duties. Never without a smile on her face, she can be relied upon for her practical help and is renowned throughout DiVersity for her speciality 'flapjack'.

Avril loves...

  • Playing her piano
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Relaxing in her garden with a good book
  • Gardening (but only after she has read the book!)
  • Shopping

Billy

Head of Security

Adored by all at DiVersity, Billy (Di and Alan's four legged furry friend) can often be found rummaging under desks for anything remotely edible. Always the centre of attention, particularly when attending client meetings, Billy enjoys lapping up all the fuss and attention on offer.

Billy loves...

  • Ball
  • Ball
  • Ball
  • Ball
  • Ball
  • Ball
  • Sleeping
  • Ball

Claire

Assistant Operations Manager

Claire is responsible for managing the Dulux Design Service operation on a daily basis and assisting in developing the long term strategy. Pragmatic and extremely cheery, Claire is always available to take on a problem and find a solution!

Claire loves...

  • Her garden
  • Sun-rise on the river in her canoe
  • Snuggling up on the sofa with Freeda (the dog)
  • Avoiding injuries on a snowboard
  • Making Si cups of tea
  • Scotland (her homeland)
  • Anything fitness related
  • Not sticking to diets

Clare

Account Manager

'Sav' as she is affectionately known is always on hand to brighten up the office with her humorous and quick witted charm. Clare applies the same attitude with clients, forging strong relationships, playing a big part in developing one of our key accounts.

Clare loves...

  • Internet shopping
  • All things Spanish
  • Friends and family
  • Sunning herself in Ibiza
  • Wheeling and dealing on e-bay
  • Wine in her Mediterranean garden
  • Summer festivals
  • Bullying Paul into helping with DIY
  • Communicating via dance

Craig

Designer

Craig's time is partly taken combating dehydration whilst waiting for Andy to finally make the studio drinks, but mainly focused on producing great work (digital and conventional) for the complete client base.

Craig loves...

  • His incredibly, incredibly well organised iTunes library
  • SIY (Starting It Yourself)
  • FIY (Finishing In Years)
  • Rush (the band, not Jennifer)
  • A working nipple (one for the studio)
  • Music festivals
  • Regular coffee (see intro Andy!)
  • A mad stray cat he's feeding, Catty

Dawn

Design Assistant

A whirlwind in the Dulux Design Service office, Dawn brings her humour and enthusiasm in equal abundance to her creativity and flair for design, fabrics and colour. She has bags of experience in interior design and even used to teach at the National Design Academy.

Dawn loves:

  • Colour & colour psychology
  • A warm sunny day
  • Chinese and chocolate
    (not always together)
  • Reiki
  • The colour orange (no, really!)
  • Her two children
  • Her dog

Di

Managing Director

Di is the driving force responsible for creating the vision and values that define DiVersity. Di is passionate about all aspects of the business and is always available to lend the benefits of her extensive marketing experience to both clients and her team.

Di loves...

  • Billy, Basil and Sybil (her furry family)
  • Internet shopping
  • The written word in its many forms
  • Maltesers (better than a stress ball!)
  • Dipping in the pool after a hot day
  • 'To do' lists (i.e. Alan's chores) 
  • Beach walking on a blustery day

Eddie

Account Director

Our newest recruit, Eddie's experience working for major media owners and agencies will be a great asset to the team. When he's not devising the plan of all plans for our clients you can find him (if you can catch him) pursuing his passion for extreme sport.

  • Breakfast
  • The start of the football season
  • Holidays in far off places
  • Lunch
  • Water, not tea
  • Being entertained
  • Dinner, supper and any other meals
  • Going down hill - on a bike! 

Guy

Artworker

An eye for detail and a technical mind help Guy to keep on top of the artwork and production issues related to our fast moving studio. Consistency and accuracy are the names of the game.

Guy loves...

  • Percussion
  • Meteorites
  • Neolithic stone axes
  • Megalithic monuments
  • Led Zeppelin
  • Old toy soldiers
  • Fast cars
  • Derby County FC

Jamie

Digital Design Manager

Jamie started life as a designer with a deep love for open source software which has blossomed over the last ten years to be a beautiful marriage of designer and programmer. He is a tech genius. As Digital Design Manager his knowledge and experience is invaluable.

Jamie loves...

  • Girlfriend, music, film, wine, code
  • Twix
  • Greek Islands
  • Noddy cars
  • Primani bargains
  • KitKat - no Twix
  • Magic pedal bin
  • Double Decker - no KitKat
  • A LAMP stack!

Jonathan

Sales Executive

Cajoling and persuading decorators to join the Dulux Select scheme - nothing can deflect Jonathan from his mission to spread the word to the decorating community. Legendary tea making ability and local sweetshop knowledge give him Oscar status for the popularity category!

Jonathan loves...

  • Football (The Toon)
  • Wife and daughter
  • Holidays abroad
  • Eating out
  • DJing
  • Collecting records
  • Vodka

Karen

Client Services Director

Well respected by team members and clients alike, Karen helps clients deliver a broad mix of communications across a diverse range of accounts. Whether working with her team, developing marketing plans or presenting concepts, you can always be assured of service with a smile!

Karen loves...

  • Harley (her loving Golden Retriever)
  • 24 and Jack Bauer
  • Shopping! Shopping! Shopping!
  • Her girlfriends
  • Her team
  • Girls Aloud
  • Enrique Iglesias

Kelly

Membership Administrator

Our Kelly can normally be found fighting with an encyclopaedia of spreadsheets and responding to the diverse range of queries and requests on the Dulux Select Decorators scheme -- deftly dealing with whatever may arise by phone or email in an unflustered way.

Kelly loves...

  • Prolific texting
  • Chocolate brazil nuts
  • Bagpuss (her cat)
  • Olive (her car)
  • Socialising with good friends
  • Goats cheese
  • Lazy Sundays

Martin

Creative Director

Leading our creative team with enthusiasm, Martin likes to view client challenges as voyages of discovery and not route marches. His quest to find 'the way' brings a continuing sense of wonder to his extensive business and marketing experience.

 

Martin loves...

  • Blues music
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  • White space
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  • Red wine

Paul

Account Manager

When he's not moaning about the lack of tea making ability within the team, Paul (Paulo) can be found meticulously proofing design and artwork or speaking with a diverse range of clients; normally on the phone or email, but preferably face-to-face.

Paul loves...

  • A cold beer on a hot beach
  • Hats, shorts and flip flops
  • Hearing new music (preferably live!)
  • Wakeboarding on a sunny day
  • Basketballing on a rainy day
  • Trips to London and Brighton
  • Laughing until crying
  • Seeing unfamiliar places
  • Mum's Sunday dinners

Sarah

Account Manager

A keen horse rider, Sarah is as competitive at work as she is at riding events. Having worked at DiVersity for over two years, she has developed a number of key accounts. Whilst she takes her work seriously, she always has time for a chat and a giggle with work mates.

Sarah loves...

  • Riding Willy (her horse) at sun-rise 
  • Laughing 'til her cheeks hurt
  • Cold wine in the warm sunshine
  • Milky tea
  • Barkmore (our stuffed Dulux hound!)
  • Beautiful cottages
  • Harry (her lovely black Lab)
  • Holidaying with friends
  • Fridays!

Shelley

Account Director

When Shelley's not shaming the rest of the team with her absolute dedication to health and wellbeing, 'Shel' can be found briefing the studio, developing strategies, researching markets and generally providing great service to a wide range of clients.

Shelley loves...

  • A good rummage for vintage finds
  • A trip to the sun
  • Hot, hot, hot chillies
  • Powerplates in the gym
  • Bat-cat
  • Dinner with good friends
  • A juicy celebrity gossip magazine
  • Interior design
  • A quality red wine and a big glass

Simon

Operations Director

Si helps to create the link between strategic direction, marketing campaigns and operational delivery. Constantly full of energy and a great support for the team, Si is in his element when faced with challenging projects and important decisions!

Simon loves...

  • His dog TJ
  • Football (Liverpool)
  • Drinking tea (but never making it)
  • Bull riding
  • USA (it's the place for bull riding)
  • Custard donuts (jam occasionally)
  • DIY and knocking down walls
  • Chilling out to music
  • Anything pink

Susann

Dulux Select Office Manager

Central to the daily operations of the Dulux Select Decorators membership scheme, ably assisted by her team, Susann is responsible for managing, developing and delivering a range of processes and initiatives with a strong focus on continual improvement.

Susann loves...

  • Family and friends
  • Cats, donkeys and giant rabbits
  • Art
  • Clothes, shoes and handbags
  • The Mediterranean
  • Olives, fat tomatoes and wine
  • Her home and garden
  • Music from Abba to ZZ Top
  • Flamenco dancing in secret!