MEET THE TEAM

Mike is the founder and Managing Director of 24-7. He pretty much knows every job inside out and with over 30 years’ experience in Marketing, he can get the job done no matter the timescale or size of the project. A recovering workaholic, the normal 9-5 isn’t Mike’s cup of tea. He prefers to get stuff done regardless of whether it’s morning, noon or night. Clients are consistently amazed by his dedication and he personifies the term 24-7. He does allow himself the odd box set from 9pm, however we think his wife Wendy might have a thing or two to say if he didn’t. A whisky man, Mike also enjoys spending time walking his and Wendy’s Schnauzers in the Cheshire countryside.

Mike is the founder and Managing Director of 24-7. He pretty much knows every job inside out and with over 30 years’ experience in Marketing, he can get the job done no matter the timescale or size of the project. A recovering workaholic, the normal 9-5 isn’t Mike’s cup of tea. He prefers to get stuff done regardless of whether it’s morning, noon or night. Clients are consistently amazed by his dedication and he personifies the term 24-7. He does allow himself the odd box set from 9pm, however we think his wife Wendy might have a thing or two to say if he didn’t. A whisky man, Mike also enjoys spending time walking his and Wendy’s Schnauzers in the Cheshire countryside.

Mike’s better half and company director, Wendy is the driving force behind the growth and promotion of the 24-7 brand. With a first-class joint honours degree in Business Management with Media Studies & IT, Wendy has both the practical and theoretical experience to keep projects on track and make sure they deliver great results for our clients. Creativity is at the forefront of everything she does and this compliments Mike perfectly. She’s not too fond of his work-related questions at 6 in the morning however… Wendy’s a lover of Gin, Prosecco and holidays with the girls, when she isn’t playing taxi service for her two boys Mackenzie and Brodie. Wendy is also passionate about animals and looking after her two dogs, Snookie and Harley.

Mike’s better half and company director, Wendy is the driving force behind the growth and promotion of the 24-7 brand. With a first-class joint honours degree in Business Management with Media Studies & IT, Wendy has both the practical and theoretical experience to keep projects on track and make sure they deliver great results for our clients. Creativity is at the forefront of everything she does and this compliments Mike perfectly. She’s not too fond of his work-related questions at 6 in the morning however… Wendy’s a lover of Gin, Prosecco and holidays with the girls, when she isn’t playing taxi service for her two boys Mackenzie and Brodie. Wendy is also passionate about animals and looking after her two dogs, Snookie and Harley.

Bev is our Finance & Company Manager and heads up HR and cash flow. She plays a vital role in the day-to-day running of the business and makes sure everybody is on top of their game. She’s a whizz on Excel and Xero, and the staff are continually impressed by her attention to detail and ability to chase for the correct documents on jobs and projects. You’re not a true member of the 24-7 team until Bev has called or emailed you requesting an invoice. If you get more than two emails you’re in trouble… Away from the office, Bev is very family oriented and spends the majority of time with her husband Carl and sons Josh and Luke. She also loves reading, shopping and socialising.
Bev is our Finance & Company Manager and heads up HR and cash flow. She plays a vital role in the day-to-day running of the business and makes sure everybody is on top of their game. She’s a whizz on Excel and Xero, and the staff are continually impressed by her attention to detail and ability to chase for the correct documents on jobs and projects. You’re not a true member of the 24-7 team until Bev has called or emailed you requesting an invoice. If you get more than two emails you’re in trouble… Away from the office, Bev is very family oriented and spends the majority of time with her husband Carl and sons Josh and Luke. She also loves reading, shopping and socialising.

Elliot is one of our Senior Account Managers and he’s the man for making things happen no matter the size of the job or tightness of the deadline. He thrives under pressure and constantly delivers for our clients across all aspects of marketing – from signage and point of sale to complete rebrands, there isn’t a project he can’t manage. He’s also ‘politely’ requested that we mention his design skills (his 3d renders and artwork aren’t too shabby) and his complete mastery of the Adobe suite. Away from the office and forcing people to write glowing reviews about him, Elliot is a recreational guitarist, fisherman and football player and likes to indulge in the odd pint. Oh and he’s one to avoid on the Secret Santa, as Lee will testify…

Elliot is one of our Senior Account Managers and he’s the man for making things happen no matter the size of the job or tightness of the deadline. He thrives under pressure and constantly delivers for our clients across all aspects of marketing – from signage and point of sale to complete rebrands, there isn’t a project he can’t manage. He’s also ‘politely’ requested that we mention his design skills (his 3d renders and artwork aren’t too shabby) and his complete mastery of the Adobe suite. Away from the office and forcing people to write glowing reviews about him, Elliot is a recreational guitarist, fisherman and football player and likes to indulge in the odd pint. Oh and he’s one to avoid on the Secret Santa, as Lee will testify…

Darren is our Print Manager, in charge of applying the crucial final touches to jobs produced in-house. He has over 8 years’ experience in print production and management and what he doesn’t know about large and small format printing isn’t worth knowing.

In fact, his extensive knowledge of all things print production and finishing can only be rivalled by his love of music, in particular Rock, Metal and Punk. He loves going to gigs and if you’re looking for him on a Friday or Saturday night you’re likely to find him at one!

Away from the print room Darren also has a passion for Web Design, Graphic Design and all things tech, with skills in HTML, Javascript and PHP to name but a few.

We don’t think he’ll get too much time to spend on the web side of things though…

Darren is our Print Manager, in charge of applying the crucial final touches to jobs produced in-house.

He has over 8 years’ experience in print production and management and what he doesn’t know about large and small format printing isn’t worth knowing.

In fact, his extensive knowledge of all things print production and finishing can only be rivalled by his love of music, in particular Rock, Metal and Punk. He loves going to gigs and if you’re looking for him on a Friday or Saturday night you’re likely to find him at one!

Away from the print room Darren also has a passion for Web Design, Graphic Design and all things tech, with skills in HTML, Javascript and PHP to name but a few.

We don’t think he’ll get too much time to spend on the web side of things though…

Lee is Elliot’s partner in crime. Getting projects completed within deadline is his bread and butter; rush jobs and last minute requests don’t faze him and he’s equally adept at overseeing nationwide roll-outs for full marketing campaigns. He knows his way around Adobe Illustrator and InDesign too, and will soon be vying with Elliot for the title of ‘Chief SketchUp designer.’ In his own time, Lee loves watching Manchester United, Clay pigeon and game shooting in the countryside and walking his dog. He’s currently plotting his Secret Santa revenge on Elliot too after 2016’s offering which, much to the delight of the office, was a signed picture of Elliot playing golf. Watch this space were his words when asked about 2018’s gift-giving…
Lee is Elliot’s partner in crime. Getting projects completed within deadline is his bread and butter; rush jobs and last minute requests don’t faze him and he’s equally adept at overseeing nationwide roll-outs for full marketing campaigns. He knows his way around Adobe Illustrator and InDesign too, and will soon be vying with Elliot for the title of ‘Chief SketchUp designer.’ In his own time, Lee loves watching Manchester United, Clay pigeon and game shooting in the countryside and walking his dog. He’s currently plotting his Secret Santa revenge on Elliot too after 2016’s offering which, much to the delight of the office, was a signed picture of Elliot playing golf. Watch this space were his words when asked about 2018’s gift-giving…

Dan, or Lloydy as he is known in the office, is one of our dynamic apprentices and he loves getting to grips with a challenge or two! Studying for a Higher National Diploma while he works at Signs 24-7, he has an amazing can-do attitude to any project and is constantly impressing his colleagues.

Although he was quiet to start with he has since come out of his shell and we’ve found that he’s fond of a well-delivered one liner or two. Quite a useful trait to have really seeing as he’s surrounded by comedians.

When he’s got some time to himself, Lloydy enjoys hitting the gym, heading out with mates and watching United. Unfortunately there’s not much to shout about in the red half of Manchester at the minute though…

Dan, or Lloydy as he is known in the office, is one of our dynamic apprentices and he loves getting to grips with a challenge or two! Studying for a Higher National Diploma while he works at Signs 24-7, he has an amazing can-do attitude to any project and is constantly impressing his colleagues.

Although he was quiet to start with he has since come out of his shell and we’ve found that he’s fond of a well-delivered one liner or two. Quite a useful trait to have really seeing as he’s surrounded by comedians.

When he’s got some time to himself, Lloydy enjoys hitting the gym, heading out with mates and watching United. Unfortunately there’s not much to shout about in the red half of Manchester at the minute though…

Alongside Lloydy, Ella is our other tenacious apprentice, bringing passion and a creative flair to the company. Joining Signs 24-7 from Priestley College where she completed A-Levels in Business and IT, Ella always gets the job done and can be relied upon to solve problems even if the deadline seems impossible.

As well as Business, Ella loves performing and has appeared in numerous shows for theatre company Encore Productions. We think that’s one of the main reasons why she can sometimes be a drama queen….

Away from the stage she loves a trip to Nando’s and hitting the town with her friends.

Alongside Lloydy, Ella is our other tenacious apprentice, bringing passion and a creative flair to the company. Joining Signs 24-7 from Priestley College where she completed A-Levels in Business and IT, Ella always gets the job done and can be relied upon to solve problems even if the deadline seems impossible.

As well as Business, Ella loves performing and has appeared in numerous shows for theatre company Encore Productions. We think that’s one of the main reasons why she can sometimes be a drama queen….

Away from the stage she loves a trip to Nando’s and hitting the town with her friends.

Emilie is one of Signs 24-7’s team players. Not only does she manage a number of accounts but she’s also on hand to help with project work for other team members. There isn’t a client Emilie hasn’t kept happy and she’s also our Health and Safety Manager. Unfortunately that has meant no more wild parties on a Monday morning but you can’t win them all… Before joining Signs 24-7, Emilie spent over 10 years as a Manager at various high street stores and also bagged a degree in Fashion & Marketing from the University of Newcastle. She’d probably like to be referred to as the Angel of the North but some stories would suggest otherwise. Out of work, Emilie can often be found looking after her 10 year old daughter and she also loves to travel.

Emilie is our Health and Safety Guru. Unfortunately that has meant no more wild parties on a Monday morning but you can’t win them all… Before joining 24-7, Emilie spent over 10 years as a Manager at various high street stores and also bagged a degree in Fashion & Marketing from the University of Newcastle. She’d probably like to be referred to as the Angel of the North but some stories would suggest otherwise. Out of work, Emilie can often be found looking after her 10 year old daughter and she also loves to travel.