Alpha Design & Marketing

Client Services Manager

What I bring to Alpha: In my opinion, design & marketing is the best thing since sliced bread and I'm lucky enough to have a role where I can work on both. My main responsibility is to actively generate new custom by using my creativity for both Alpha and our clients. It's really exciting when a new customer is compelled to pick up the phone because of an advert, tweet or email that they've seen that I've designed. The power of social media in business is truly amazing and I must say I am a big fan, so with that in mind I bring a touch of social geek to Alpha as well... Oh and I also bring cakes!



Me in a nutshell: At the moment I'm all about my house. I'm currently renovating an unloved 1960's bungalow, which provides me with an excellent excuse to get creative. I've also started rowing, which is great fun! Fingers are crossed for Brazil 2016, watch this space (although I might have to kick the cake habit!)



Why I like working at Alpha: There's a great sense of team spirit here which not only creates an excellent working environment but also benefits our clients as they are part of the team. Happy clients make me happy! There's always lots going on, new briefs to work on, clients to meet. No day is the same, it's exciting!

Director

What I bring to Alpha: I've been running Alpha since 1989 - the lifetime of some of our younger team members! I remember clearly how it felt to be new in business and I like to feel I can pass on some of my experience to those of our clients who are just starting out. It's good to share experiences with those who have been in business for many years too; the issues change as time goes on. My role is client liason, strategy, concept generation and copywriting but I also get a lot of satisfaction from mentoring young people within the business and watching them grow. Our best work over the years has resulted when clients give us a free rein - trust us and we'll excel.

Me in a nutshell: I love words - not that I talk a lot, honestly! It's the written word I love; in any language and any style. I also love the countryside, English pointers, modern sculpture especially in wood and metal, cooking for friends and, best of all, my gorgeous new grandson, Henry.

Why I like working at Alpha: Alpha is almost like a person to me. It has a life of its own and I'd like to see it flourishing long after my involvement is over. I love the stimulating environment here - great people with amazing ideas. After 23 years of trading we get to choose from all the talented people who want to work with us - and we have some lovely loyal clients too.

Senior Designer

What I bring to Alpha: I ‘ve worked in a number of different industries ranging from print, publishing, leisure software to the armed forces all of which bring different experiences that I believe are of benefit to our customers. My main responsibility as senior creative is to oversee all aspects of design and quality of the work we output and to be a mentor to the junior staff.

Me in a nutshell: At home I am very outnumbered by females in my household (5-1....3 humans and 2 guinea pigs!!!) so most of my spare time is taken up with my two girls who I adore. When I do get time I love reading whenever I can. I love anything to do with flight...feathered or metal variety!

Why I like working at Alpha: I like the variety of work we do. Learning about industries and things that we take for granted. I love working with the team and having a laugh and finally learning more and more about design from Kevin my design guru, his knowledge knows no end!!!

Director

Me in a nutshell: I love my three hundred year old house and garden, music by Thomas Tallis, Bryan Ferry, U2 and Jimi Hendrix + many more, my Pointer dog - Polly, Portmeirion – the Italianate village in North Wales, Ferrari's, Eating, my wife’s fantastic cooking, Chinese food, being an active member of my Rotary club, attempting to learn German and most of all my grandson Henry who is 50% German.

Why I love working at Alpha: Every day and every project is different. I particularly enjoy my role as a route-to- market consultant within the food idustry. Helping clients increase their product distribution through new and existing channels (which is usually the bit the client doesn’t like doing!!) based on an agreed strategy. I love creating and developing winning brands that sell. I like building relationships with colleagues and clients. I love working with like minded people who’s business ethics and goals align with ours. It’s a fun business to be in. I am very lucky (Ich bin sehr glücklich).