It's been a while since we last blogged about new starters, since then we have accrued a few more new faces. Here they are below.
Richard has joined our MB team as an Account Executive. Richard studied Politics and International Studies at Warwick University and got his first break at an agency in Sutton Coldfield. Here are his interesting 5 facts:
1. My surname is a typo - having previously been known as Sharrat (his surnames now Sharrad) in the 1700s.
2. (Increasingly) disgruntled/disillusioned Villa fan.
3. Best goal ever scored - bicycle kick at the park... Never repeated.
4. Loves barbeques and ice-cold beers.
5. Once managed to convince my work colleagues my uncles were Ozzy Osbourne and Noddy Holder - they were quite a gullible bunch!
Scott joins us also as an Account Executive. With a degree in Advertising, Media and Design Management and a background in music and film, Scott has gained plenty of industry experience. Here are his top 5 interesting facts:
1. I was a production and camera assistant on a film called 'Loves Kitchen', which has just come and bombed at the cinema but it was a great experience.
2. As of next season I will be a football manager/coach to Alvechurch Lions under 9s.
3. 3 years ago I injured my leg in a football match, went on a two week holiday to Ibiza only to return and be told at the hospital that I had in fact broken it.
4. I once worked as the assistant manager to some of the worlds top DJ's.
5. I am the first English generation in my family as the rest are from across the sea in Ireland.
Chantelle is our glamorous new Receptionist with a background in banking, beauty and travel. Here are her top 5 facts:
1. I have done Gymnastics for 15 years...
2. ...and played football for 7 years.
3. Is really accident prone.
4. I have a dislocated knee that I have to whack in place every month.
5. I really love making my own vintage clothing.
After arriving with us from down south from a previous copywriting role, Nicola joins PH as a Copywriter for the majority, if not all, of our clients. Here are her top 5:
1. I really love Blues, Soul and Motown - I must've been a soul diva in a previous life.
2. I've had a variation of jobs, ranging from being a coil winder in an electrical components factory and separating flood damaged papers in a document resotation company, to teaching aqua aerobics classes as a hotel entertainer in Greece (to name a few).
3. I love running and taking part in long distance races such as The Great North Run and The Clandon Park 10K.
4. I like making cupcakes and cocktails. I enjoy tasting them even more!
5. I adore the theatre. I've written and directed two pantomimes, performed in lots of stage shows and before studying Advertising in Cheltenham, I originally went to the Institute of the Arts in Carlisle to study Musical Theatre.
James Crerar originally came to us for work experience straight out of University, and eventually due to hard work and tea-making abilities became a permanent face in the PH team. Now an Account Executive, James works on clients JLR, Ford and Feva. Here are his interesting 5 facts:
1. I grew up in Hong Kong for 16 years.
2. I used to play basketball for a high school team.
3. My parents now line in Doha, Qatar.
4. Last name is pronounced in the same way as the Porche Carrera car.
5. I have met ad-man Trevor Beattie at University, then went for drinks with him where we proceeded to charge copius amounts of alcohol to his card (it's what you get for offering to buy drinks for poor students).