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The Team

Production / Customer Services

Gillian Norton

Gillian Norton

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
August 2009
Job title:
Customer Services Manager
What do you do?:
I oversee all admin and customer services, I ensure that internally everyone is communicating efficiently and that all contact with clients is in keeping with our aim and style. I am the person who deals with any difficult enquiries or complaints, I have access to all heads of departments and speak to directors constantly to make sure that things run smoothly
Tell us about yourself:
I came to The Umbrella Company after being with their courier company as Customer Services Manager for 10 years, so customer services is my passion. I have a two year old son who keeps me sane, laughing and very busy!
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
At work you would probably hear me saying "is it that time already?!"
Contact Details:
Email: gillian@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 01142 424 433
Laura Nornable

Laura Nornable

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
December 2009
Job title:
Customer Service Administrator
What do you do?:
Organising samples, Processing orders, Amendments to clients purchase orders, email enquiries
Tell us about yourself:
When Im not having a ball at work! I like socialising with friends - usually in the pub. I also enjoy kick boxing
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
The phrase you will usually hear me saying at work is "Who has put this sample through? Production are going to kill me!!"
Contact Details:
Email: lauran@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433
Sarah Clarke

Sarah Clarke

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
May-05
Job title:
Customer Service Administrator
What do you do?:
A bit of Everything! I mainly look after dispatch and I have developed a sixth sense when dealing with deliveries.
Tell us about yourself:
I like to watch Sheffield Wednesday, going to the gym and socialising
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
Mine's a pint please
Contact Details:
Email: sarah@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 242 4433
Paul Bimpson

Paul Bimpson

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
2006
Job title:
Director - Operations
What do you do?:
Support all levels of customer service and have responsibility for all production and technical issues
Tell us about yourself:
35 years in the promotional products business. Follow Blackpool FC and Hull FC (rugby league). Play and listen to music and like any live theatre events, must not forget my family 2 grown up kids & 29 years married OMG!
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
"The time to relax is when you dont have time to relax" / "The Golden rule is there aren't any Golden rules"
Contact Details:
Email: paul@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 242 4433 or Mob. 07792 270879
Twitter - Bimmo4umbrellas
Rob Sheeran

Rob Sheeran

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
Apr-08
Job title:
Principle Buyer, Stock & Warehouse Management
What do you do?:
Oversee day to day stock & miscellaneous purchases, liaise with Directors to organise and administor Far East Orders, Place and Track Special Far East Orders,ensure smooth transaction of sales orders through Promoserve, Stock Management inc Stock Taking, Receive and Invoice Deliveries, Oversee and assist unloading of containers,Quote Requests to Far East, Summarised as all the crap stuff (according to Stephen Reeve)
Tell us about yourself:
Not sure how much you want to know so rattled off a few things, I am married to Lisa and we have a 9 month old daughter called Amelie, I enjoy playing golf but do not have the time to do this now (see previous statement for reason), I like watching motorsport and have tired of football completely, I am very thorough to the point of being a perfectionist and I'm also impatient, I love spicy food and enjoy trying to cook new things, I'm about 6' 2", have brown hair and blue eyes, I have a wide choice in music but my favourite band is probably Kasabian, I was born in Peterborough and have lived in the following places during my life: Cyprus, London, Bristol & Weston-super-Mare,I would love to say I have a good sense of humour but it is actually quite sick and dark,My favourite place to be is in bed cosy and warm while it'sblowing a gale outside, I take 1/2 spoon full of sugar in my tea and I believe the best tea bags to be PG Tips (pyramid). Favourite biscuits are Asda's Mini Gingerbread Men, I tend to go on a bit (not sure if you've noticed) but then again, I am quite thorough.
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
Joke: 'I went to the Docs and told him "I can't stop singing the green green grass of home". He said "That sounds like Tom Jones syndrome".. I said "Is it common?". He replied "It's not unusual"Phrase or Saying: "The Ripping and the Tearing" or "Ketamine: Just Say Neigh"
Contact Details:
Email: rob@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433
Joe Speed

Joe Speed

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
August 2011
Job title:
Customer Service Administrator
What do you do?:
I work in the Production team helping to organise our production. I also help coordinate all of our Far East orders.
Tell us about yourself:
I'm a dyed in the wool Wednesdayite and have the realistic (pessimistic) outlook that that requires. I’m a big Cinema buff as well as being an avid Gamer. If I’m not in the office I’ll either be at Hillsborough, the cinema or on the Xbox... or in the pub!
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
"Some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue."
Contact Details:
Email: joe@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 242 4433 (Option 2)

Artwork

Alex Goodall

Alex Goodall

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
Jan 2009
Job title:
Graphic Artist & Marketing Assistant
What do you do?:
Preparing artwork for pre order visuals and proof visuals for orders. Dealing with clients artwork queries. Designing our advertising campaigns inc e-shots and publications. I also help the print manager on the Dye Sublimation management.
Tell us about yourself:
Likes: Gigs, Paris, Illustration Books. Dislikes: Filling out questionnaires.
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
"That's it! You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college!" – Homer Simpson
Contact Details:
Email: alex@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433 - Option 3
Andrew Hill

Andy Hill

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
Feb 2010
Job title:
Graphic Artist & Marketing Assistant
What do you do?:
Visuals, Visuals and more visuals.
Tell us about yourself:
I'm 6'2" with brown eyes, dark hair and a lovely view of a brick wall from my desk.
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
"Are my clothes alright? Is my hair alright? You can say what you want cos it's what we like. We are judged on every single thing we do, we could not care less cos we are us not you." The Courteeners - 2010
Contact Details:
Email: andrew@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433 - Option 3

Sales / Customer Services

Wendy Green

Wendy Green

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
Mar-07
Job title:
Sales Administrator
What do you do?:
Everything to support sales and customer services. Quotations, processing orders, ensuring all paperwork for sales orders are correct and contacting clients on any queries to ensure that we are absolutely correct on what we are producing. I take telephone and email enquiries.
Tell us about yourself:
I have 2 children, Courtney who's 12 and Alfie who's 22 months. I spend most of my time with my kids but I enjoy socialising with friends and family whenever I get the chance!!!
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
What do you call something that wobbles and flies? ……….A jellicopter!
Contact Details:
Email: wendy@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433
Martyn Wood

Martyn Wood

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
Aug-10
Job title:
Sales Administrator
What do you do?:
I help distributors to sell as many umbrellas as possible by making sure that your quotations are spot on and replied to in time. I will try to make sure that your orders get processed for the tight deadline and basically do all I can to ensure we get a repeat order.
Tell us about yourself:
Enjoy playing football on a Sunday morning for my local team and socializing with friends.
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
Production, Can I put this rush order through?
Contact Details:
Email: martyn@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433
Stephen Reeve

Stephen Reeve

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
I first joined the company in 2006
Job title:
Sales Director
What do you do?:
I generally oversee all day-to-day business, ensure sales are being achieved and that customers and everyone in the office are happy. I also have the pleasure of being the front man for the roadshows.
Tell us about yourself:
I like to consider myself as friendly considerate member of society. I am a very competitvie person and thoroughly enjoy playing football and golf. I am a very passionate Sheffield Wednesday fan and I am very interested in music and love going to gigs. I have a positive outlook on life, I like to be the centre of attention and love to entertain and make people laugh.
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
"Sound"
Contact Details:
Email: stephen@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433 or 07855831742
Shawn Hassack

Shawn Hassack

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
Been here since the start so thats 10 years (seems like yesterday)
Job title:
Managing Director
What do you do?:
General Dogs Body
Tell us about yourself:
I love playing golf (although Im not very good) which my 5 year old son has just started playing. Ive been a lifelong fan of Sheffield Wednesday for my sins. Ive also got a 3 year old daughter, Alanna, who completely wraps me around her little finger and Im married to Marisa who keeps us all in check
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
"Hey up Duck!"
Contact Details:
Email: shawn@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433 or 07989 383836
Kyle Scott

Kyle Scott

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
September 2011
Job title:
Field Sales Executive
What do you do?:
I travel the length and breadth of the country, informing and educating customers about the wonderful world of promotional umbrellas.
Tell us about yourself:
I graduated from The University of Sheffield in 2010 and after travelling the world for 6 months, I met Shawn for the first time. From that day forward, I realised my sole purpose in life is to supply the trade with the finest promotional umbrellas money can buy. I love all sports, particularly golf and football and thrive off travelling and meeting new people.
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
"Rise early, work hard, strike oil."
Contact Details:
Email: kyle@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 7875 145782
Twitter: @kylefscott
Kate Forrest

Kate Forrest

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
September 2011
Job title:
Sales Administrator
What do you do?:
Processing orders and making sure we have all the correct details, doing quotations, answering phones and dealing with sales queries.
Tell us about yourself:
In my spare time I like having a laugh, spending time with my family and friends, doing crosswords, going to restaurants, fashion, and shopping, shopping and more shopping.
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
"What did the zero say to the eight?.....Nice belt"
Contact Details:
Email: kate.forrest@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433
Ryan Goodinson

Ryan Goodinson

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
February 2011
Job title:
Sales Executive
What do you do?:
I provide timely and accurate quotations to distributors in response to any enquiries via email or telephone. I will help out in any way possible to ensure we are able to win the order for any enquiries I receive.
Tell us about yourself:
I LOVE football both playing on a Saturday/Sunday as well as watching my beloved Sheffield Wednesday when I can. I also, like most 28 year olds, like socialising with friends (at the weekend . . .never on a school night of course!!) I also really enjoy gigs/festivals as I am a huge music fan.
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
"Those of you who think you know everything are annoying to those of us who do / Professionalism is... erm... and that is what I want." (David Brent)
Contact Details:
Email: Ryan@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433

Accounts

Julie Wright

Julie Wright

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
March 2004
Job title:
Accountant
What do you do?:
Bookkeeping & ledger reconciliations, monthly accounts production, oversee payroll, costing, filing external reports when due, VAT, payroll etc. And dealing with day to day financial enquiries.
Tell us about yourself:
I love to travel - although this has been put on hold for a little while following the birth of my daughter Emily in August 2009. I also enjoy the outdoors and go walking as much as possible - weather permitting!
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
You only live once!
Contact Details:
Email: julie@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433
Rachel Dent

Rachel Dent

When did you join The Umbrella Company?:
Jul-08
Job title:
Accounts Assistant
What do you do?:
Payroll and Sales Ledger
Tell us about yourself:
I like socialising catching up with friends, going to the cinema and dining out. I also like shopping.
Favourite Joke, Phrase or Saying:
I like all jokes. My favourite Saying is 'Shop till you drop'!
Contact Details:
Email: rachel@theumbrellacompany.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 2424433
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