About Us

Ian oversees all advertising account management and media. His speciality (aside from having a pitch-perfect singing voice and a wide-ranging repertoire) is a thorough understanding of client objectives and planning effective on and offline advertising campaigns that deliver the right results. In his 23 years of agency experience, Ian has worked on many regional and national brands in various sectors.

John is one of the most experienced Creative Directors in the region having been in the industry for more than 30 years. Whether it’s bringing to life a whole new brand campaign or just sketching illustrations and characters while he’s on the phone, John lives and breathes creativity and is most happy when he’s busy with a new challenge.  

Amy joined our PR and Marketing team in the summer of 2012 and has become an invaluable member of the team, working closely with some of our largest clients as well as handling our in-house PR and social media. From Facebook to Flickr, Twitter to Tumblr or We Heart It to WhatsApp… Amy is an authority on all things virtual, social and trending.

Nick is a highly experienced Studio Manager who has worked in the design and print industry on a range of clients – with his eagle eye for detail and proofing skills, we’re not sure what else he would have done as a profession. Nick is responsible for studio and artwork production, quality control and delivery of all marketing and advertising material.

Kelly has worked with us since we first opened up in 2006 - she was our very first member of staff! She works with a variety of UK holiday parks managing their press and advertising from posters to websites and everything in between. Kelly has a CIM (CAM) Diploma in Digital Marketing. Absolutely loves a list.

Luke is originally from Lancashire but studied his Masters in Computing and Information Technology at Northumbria University. He’s an avid music fan, his favourite band is the Beatles and he’s been to Glastonbury 4 times. When he isn’t in his wellies, you'll find him hanging out with his Chihuahua, Cecil.

Originally from a PR background, Beth started with us over eight years ago and works closely with several clients in the housing industry. She has a solid understanding of the housing sector. When not baking yummy cakes and treats, Beth has enjoyed learning how to make best use of digital and web services within the agency and has gained a Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma in Digital Marketing.

Ian has worked in advertising and marketing for 15 years specialising in strategic planning, consumer behaviour and market & media research - all the ingredients that make a great media manager. He has managed client budgets of various sizes from hundreds of pounds to millions each year, for both B2B and B2C clients. Whatever the size, maximising return on investment is his prime objective.

Marnie graduated with a BA (Hons) in Public Relations from Sunderland University in 2015 and eats, sleeps and breathes all things social media. With her fresh and contemporary perspective on the wonderful world of marketing, Marnie is a valued member of The Works family.

Alex joined our team in 2017 in a new role created at The Works. Alex specialises in SEO and PPC, and is Google AdWords certified. He first got a passion for all things digital three years ago when he started to see the impact content had on search results while working in an agency environment, and from there he started to learn more about the technical side of SEO. When he’s not climbing search engine results for our clients, Alex can be found playing darts or poker. 

An in-depth understanding of both traditional and new media, great close working relationships with both local media contacts and clients make Lindsay a fantastic Account Manager and campaign planner. Lindsay knows communication effectiveness and keeping to a budget is key, so whether it’s a one off classified ad, a targeted campaign, or anything in between, Lindsay can deliver.

Barry oversees all account management and digital. He is an authority on Star Wars, has a lyric and disguise for every occasion and is a specialist in branding, particularly in the housing sector. Barry recognises that a brand is much more than just a logo or name; it’s the personality and culture of an organisation and what sets it apart from competitors. 

Carly joined us fresh from completing her apprenticeship, studying Business and Administration and has become a valued member of the team. She tells us she loves to sing, but we have to take her word for it as she, admittedly, never actually sings in front of other people!

Ryan is the newest member of our digital team in the office, joining in 2018; he has a passion for photography, comic books, and Buddhism. When he's not busy working on personal projects, he likes to meditate and go out to explore new places and take photos along the way. Being a big dog lover, he also enjoys spending time with his Chorkie Jake and his girlfriend's Boxer Freddy.

Paul has the enthusiasm of a child and the skill of a veteran. Using his vast experience, Paul produces accurate, print-ready artwork with more than a hint of his own personality. A team player, team leader and resident comedian, Paul’s glass is always half full!

Emma is a dedicated member of our busy studio team, working on all client accounts and across a broad range of projects. Not only is she creative, original and technically skilled, Emma also has a keen eye for detail, producing quality artwork each and every time. Other than Photoshop, Emma’s great love is her daughter, Ruby and of course her Persian cat, Roxy.

You'll note the spelling of our Racheal's name - this is not a typo! She would be the first to tell you she has her father to thank for that, who spelled her name incorrectly on her birth certificate and its stayed that way ever since! Racheal joined us in 2015 after polishing off her undergraduate degree in Public Relations from Sunderland University and quickly settled into our busy agency.

Tim is our director of the digital division. In his ten years’ experience in the industry, he has managed and built a wide range of online work for clients from fully content managed e-zines to large scale e-commerce websites. When he is not out and about in the wilds of rural Northumberland where he lives with his family, his passion is to use innovation and design to help businesses succeed and prosper.

With over 30 years in the creative industry, specialising mostly in print and advertising and more recently website creation, Gary is somewhat of an advertising wizard. Proud of the North East postcode and privileged to be a part of the strong local creative industry. 

Matt has 20 years’ experience working in branding, design for print, digital design and art direction at agencies in Manchester and Newcastle. Recently, his focus has been on the delivery of fully integrated campaigns encompassing TV, radio, outdoor, digital media and online to effectively achieve project aims.

Sarah joined our busy studio team in 2017 after graduating with a BA Hons in Graphic Communications from Sunderland University in 2015. Sarah loves everything art, whether it’s design for print or photography, she loves creating fresh, new ideas. When Sarah’s not busy designing, you’ll find her having a Harry Potter movie marathon!

Our newest account executive Sandra has already settled in well to the busy agency life. Her previous roles include copywriting and sales and she's well known for getting stuck into every task she is given. When Sandra is not at work, most of her time is taken up by her little son Seb. If she does ever have any spare time, you can find her at Skinny Pigs or binging on Love Island.