Meet the team
Although we do employ 28 people, these are the brave souls that agreed to have their mugshot taken and plastered all over the internet.
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Josh Tansley
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
I’m currently learning the marketing ropes and consider myself very fortunate to be surrounded by a great team who look after me and share with me their years’ of expertise!
One of my specialist skills is mental maths so if you don’t have a calculator handy I may be able to help.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I provide marketing support to the Victory marketing team whilst also completing an apprenticeship in business administration.
One of my main responsibilities is to ensure that our database contains only clean data. In addition to data cleansing I’m also responsible for gathering data for our email campaigns. So the chances are I may have called you!
I’ve also started to try my hand at writing some articles for our blog
Fascinating facts!
I have an amazing capacity for recalling trivia – particularly geography. I can name every capital city in the world, every national flag and all the states of the USA.
I’m also a very fussy eater; my diet is mainly chocolate, Red Bull and sweets! This drives everyone in the office mad as I’m stick thin and my teeth are still gleaming and white. In fact I’m so beautiful I’m a part-time model – it won’t be long before you see me in my Calvin Klein’s strutting my funky stuff.
Despite my appalling diet I’m an avid athlete and my school record for 400m still stands (53 seconds).
I have an irrational aversion to umbilici (or belly buttons) – even if it belonged to Taylor Swift it’d still freak me out....
Rebecca Culf
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
I am in the accounts and admin department so my specialist knowledge comes from my on and off site training of AAT. I can help you with missing invoices, payment, setting up accounts and any paperwork.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
As I am still in training for my level 4 I don’t do much (real) accounts, so I spend my day doing any filing that needs to be done. I sort through web orders so if they are ever wrong please don’t blame me and most of all I take money off of our wonderful customers!
Fascinating facts!
By the time I was 16 I had travelled through a lot of Europe. In Paris I was able to see Napoleon’s tomb in all its ‘marbleness’ and had the grand tour of the Notre Dame. I went to the Volvic Mountains (yes the water) St. Tropez, Cannes and Monaco (my favourite place in the world!) to go sightseeing and go around the Formula One Track/Road. Then travelling through Italy to see Shakespeare’s Juliet’s balcony in Verona (definitely not what you would expect!!), around Lake Garda, Venice and Milan. We went through Switzerland and Belgium. All in 3 weeks. It was a great holiday.
I have a massive obsession for shoes that I once bought a pair of Christian Louboutin’s and when they came they were too small. Even though I ordered my size!! I loved them that much I couldn’t bear to send them back or resell them.
I have a lot of ‘blonde moments’ even though I am Auburn. Like one time I thought Mexico was a small island off of Africa and Brazil was in Europe. My knowledge of geography is horrific.
Kate Tanzi
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
My marketing experience has been developed through putting marketing into practice throughout my time at Victory Design. I have also studied marketing in my Chartered Institute of Marketing qualification and worked with various marketing consultants and organisations.
I am always happy to help and advise customers on anything marketing or product based.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
As a long standing member of the Marketing team at Victory Design I have implemented the Marketing activity for many years. My job includes planning Marketing campaigns and ensuring they are executed. I also organise the Marketing teams workload, data management, PR and the Marketing budget.
Fascinating facts!
I was a RAF Reserve Officer for eight years during which time I was the Squadron Commander for Eckington Air Training Corps, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there especially organising the Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
I completed the Nijmegen International four day march in The Netherlands – a 100 mile road march.
Justin Hines
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
Sales, sales and more sales!
Having spent most of my career in sales I have experienced all the highs and lows but mainly highs – if you want to talk about sales strategies I’m your man.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I am on the board of directors in my role of Sales Director. But above all I’m the lucky one who gets to visit our customers – if you want to know what’s hot and what’s not in the world of signmaking, garment printing and print media I think you’d struggle to find anyone more knowledgeable than me!
Fascinating facts!
I love my holidays and have been fortunate to travel to some amazing places – it’s difficult to pick a favourite but you’d be going some to beat my trips to Thailand (because of the amazing food and friendly people) and Australia (because of the fabulous beaches).
I once met the Queen, well in passing. She went by my house in 1981.
We (Victory) currently hold the Guinness book of records for producing the largest newspaper for The Sun. I have the certificate to prove it!
When I’m not at work I love to chill out with a lovely vino and kick back to the tunes of the one, the only Luther Vandross....
Josh Smith
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
I can help you by taking orders, tracking your deliveries and dealing with your general enquires and to give you the best and most helpful information that I can.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
At Victory Design I am Sales Support so I help the account managers by supporting them and helping them round the office and to do the:
- Order Taking
- Delivery Tracking
- Enquiry Taker
Fascinating facts!
I’m an aspiring stand-up comic and have already played countless gigs around the UK. Take a sneak peek of my material and give me some banter or to tell me to stick to the order taking!
I used to play in goal for Sheffield United U18s – I never kept a clean sheet, which may explain why I’m working at Victory and not gracing the Premiership week in, week out.
The biggest brush I've had with fame was when I shook Cristiano Ronaldo's hand when Manchester United played Sheffield United a few years ago.
Jo McMullan
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
Anything design related. I have been designing for a number of years now, using a range of design programs. I’m also a bit of an email marketing nut.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I design all of the marketing materials for the company which includes catalogues, leaflets, web graphics and promotional emails.
Fascinating facts!
I played the violin for many years and was a member the North East Derbyshire Music Centre. I only gave up when going out with my friends started to interfere too much (the orchestra met early every Saturday morning and wasn’t conducive to a lively social life). I’m now learning to play the drums.
I love to travel and have been lucky enough to visit some amazing places, including the unforgettable experience of honeymooning in Tokyo. I’d really like to go back there one day.
I’m a MASSIVE Strictly Come Dancing fan. I love the dancing, the costumes and especially the sequins. LOVE IT!
Zoe Reddish
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
Accounts/Admin. My specialist knowledge comes from working at Victory for the last 13 years. I have qualifications in accountancy and management.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I run the accounts and admin of the company making sure everything runs smoothly.
Fascinating facts!
‘I am a bit boring cannot not think of any fascinating facts about myself. I lead an uneventful life!’ – or at least this is what Zoe wants you to believe... However, we’ve done some digging and found out that her Hen-do was in an army barracks in Chester. All she’ll tell us is ‘it was a civilised affair’ – we’ve heard different. What is they say about the ‘quiet ones’?!!
Adele Winfrow
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
I’ve worked at Victory for five and a half years and in that time I’ve amassed a lot of knowledge about many of our products.
I’m now immersing myself into the wonderful world of Chapter 8 and conspicuity kits – if you need any information on these products I’m the one you’ll be talking to!
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
As one of Victory’s long serving Customer Account Managers I really enjoy talking to customers and developing great working relationships with them. If my customers are happy, then I'm happy!
Fascinating facts!
‘I’m a Danny Dyer obsessive! I love all his films and he would be my ideal dinner date (just don’t tell my fiancé!).
I once met the actress who played Natalie Evans on Eastenders - she was shopping in Meadowhall!
I love holidays and by far my favourite one to date was with my fiancé in Turkey. The sea was so clear and the weather was amazing. I can’t wait to go back.
Charmaine Benjamin
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
Everything in the large format printing area – you name it I’ll know about it.
Give me your printing issue and I’ll give you the solution!!
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I provide sales support to the Imaging department, talking to customers and providing quotations.
The thing I love most about my job us that every day is different and I love solving customer queries.
Fascinating facts!
I love my holidays and my favourite holiday was a week in Ibiza with the girls. I needed another holiday when I got home!
I’m a big fan of the movies but I have to say my favourites are musicals – I have far too many favourites to name here!
I once met Dane Bowers on a night out. He complimented my outfit (I was wearing socks and high heels at the time!)
My favourite bands are Reverend & The Makers, Kasabian, The Kooks, The White Stripes and Kaiser Chiefs
David Pyper
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
I’m Mr. Large Format Print! I’ve been successfully providing companies up and down the country with amazing branding solutions – from the simple, humble banner advertising latest offers, right through to offering advice and solutions for vinyl wrapping entire vehicle fleets.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
As Sales Executive I look after the Imaging department, source new business and nurture existing clients.
And the favourite part of my job? I love the challenge of growing the department and building new business relationships. Having a fantastic assistant too - I couldn't do my job without Charmaine!
Fascinating facts!
Quite possibly the most amazing fact about me is that I have a famous sibling – my sister is a former Playboy model. Of course I’m the real looker in the family, but don’t worry, I’ll be keeping my clothes on.
Like all the good folk at Victory I love my holidays – the highlight has to be the five capital cruise I recently took around the Baltic, taking in Denmark, Estonia, Russia, Finland and Sweden – it was absolute bliss!!
I’m a bit of a music fan too. I couldn’t name a ‘favourite band’ as such but I’m a big lover of early Trojan reggae, street punk and I love doing my moves to some classic Northern Soul.
Kim Norman
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
I’m still finding my feet with a lot of our products but I’m improving my specialist knowledge on a daily basis!
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I’m a trainee Customer Account Manager. I love working with such a lively and welcoming team and getting the chance to talk to such friendly customers.
Fascinating facts!
I love watching films, it’s difficult to pick an absolute favourite but if I had to choose four films they’d be (not in any particular order!) Four Lions, Avatar, 21 Jump Street and little orphan Annie.
Andy Radcliff
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
As a fully qualified software engineer and web developer my specialist knowledge centres around all our online activities.
With over ten years experience in web development and SEO, I ensure that our websites are easy to find.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I’m Victory’s resident web guru. If it’s online, it’s mine. If it’s broken, I fix it.
Fascinating facts!
I trained as a bouncy castle engineer and designer but kept getting let down by the customers so decided to leave.
But perhaps the most amazing fact about me is my passion for street dance. I was a pioneer of the genre in the UK and my talents took me busking around the streets, strasses, plazas and piazzas of Europe. I was an early member of the hit dance troop Diversity, but due to injury I had to retire, plus they took exception to my penchant for bandanas.
Jason Greaves
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
Having worked with all different types of products I can advise clients on the right substrate for the job. I can help you work to your budget and give you tips and advice on what would be most effective. During site visits I can help you avoid obstacles by giving you practical advice. I will always give you my honest opinion to help you achieve the best results.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I work in our production department, manufacturing signs and print large format graphics including banners, vehicle graphics and roll up banner stands. I produce and amend artwork for clients. I visit clients for site inspections to ensure the location for graphics etc is suitable and measure up jobs.
Fascinating facts!
I'm walking the London to Brighton 100km for Cancer Research UK. The walk will take place on 25-26 May 2013 and we’ve got just 24hrs to complete the 100km distance. I’m prepared to put my body through the pain barrier to raise some well needed money for the good folk at Cancer Research. It’s going to be especially arduous for me as I’ve recently had my knee reconstructed but I’m determined to do it. Visit my just giving page http://www.justgiving.com/Jason-Greaves
In my spare time I am a Special Constable in the Derbyshire Police force.
I used to play Rugby Union for Midlands divisional side (one level below the national squad).
Jo Bailey
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
Having worked at Victory Design for nearly thirteen years my experience enables me to efficiently run our reception desk. I can easily distinguish who is the right person to deal with each enquiry. I ensure that all messages are delivered and that our staff make all their calls back to clients.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
As well as running our reception, my AAT Accounting qualification enables me to take payments, support our credit control, invoicing and statements. I am happy to help you with your account and answer your queries. If you visit us I will probably greet you in reception.
Fascinating facts!
Although I am not keen on flying I am really looking forward to my holiday of a lifetime to Disneyland in September. There are ten of us going including my two children. We are flying on the new Dreamliner.
Kylie Walker
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
I always ensure that I provide clients with products and services to meet their needs. I love to build good relationships with our customers and I get a great deal of satisfaction out of knowing that we provide the best customer service that we possibly can.
I am keen to keep everyone up to date with new products, offers and any changes to our product lines.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I am the Sales Supervisor at Victory Design selling products such as sign vinyls, digital medias and garment personalisation films. I have many years experience in the industry and have excellent product knowledge.
My favourite Victory product is... FrogJUICE - just because almost everyone who calls to talk about it for the first time comes across almost embarrassed to ask for it in case they've got the name wrong!
Fascinating facts!
I have recently lost four and a half stone through Weight Watchers!!
I am getting married in July at Renishaw Hall and our reception is at Bondhay Golf Club – I can’t wait as I have been planning my wedding for a few years. We are spending our honeymoon in Mexico.
My favourite film is... This is tough, but I would say Pearl Harbour. Being the age that I am I found it interesting to find out more about this subject, but was saddened to think this is how things were then.
Lee Rodgers
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
As a trainee signmaker I am still learning and developing various skills and knowledge. In addition to my training at Victory I am also a qualified painter and decorator. So my attention to detail enables me to advise you on the best product for the job.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
My role is Assistant Fitter and I specialise in print finishing and manufacturing signs. I print large format graphics including banners, vehicle graphics and roll up banner stands.
I assist on site fitting signage, banners etc.
Fascinating facts!
I play centre midfield for a local Sunday League side.
I also enjoy fishing in my spare time.
Liam Nicholson
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
As an experienced Signmaker I have worked with a huge range of different product types. My attention to detail enables me to advise clients on the right substrate/product for the job. I can help you work to your budget and give you tips and advice on what would be most effective. During site visits I can help you avoid obstacles by giving you practical advice. I will always give you my honest opinion to help you achieve the best results.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I work in our production department and I specialise in print finishing and ensure that your prints are flawless. I also manufacture signs and print large format graphics including banners, vehicle graphics and roll up banner stands. I also spend time on site measuring up jobs, advising clients on the best product for the job and fitting signage.
Fascinating facts!
I was an amateur boxer for many years and became Derbyshire Champion in my weight/class. During my boxing days I was fortunate to train with, and meet some boxing greats, including; Mike Tyson, Johnny Nelson, Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham and Joe Egan. My boxing training helped me gain some important life skills including discipline and respect for others.
Since hanging up my gloves I’ve maintained my fitness levels by training most days and I’m now a fully qualified fitness instructor and love helping people reach their fitness and life goals.
I am a keen golfer and often challenge the other production lads to a game.
Neil Basford
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
As the most experienced person in the production department I specialise in print project management and technical support.
I can advise you of the preferred techniques and materials to ensure your signage exceeds your requirements.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
As a hands-on Production Manager I am involved in all aspects of the department including; visiting clients on site, creating artwork, manufacturing signs, printing large format graphics and building exhibition stands. My role also sees me testing all the new medias such as specialist vinyls.
I manage the department to ensure that all jobs are produced on time; I spend time liaising with the sales team too.
In addition to my role in the production department I am also the principal IT advisor for the business and as such am often the first port of call for any IT related issue, providing customer support and general IT maintenance.
I can also be involved with maintaining the building and site here at Victory.
Fascinating facts!
In my younger days I played Water Polo for North Eastern Counties.
I travelled the world as a competitive swimmer (for Rotherham Metro and Sheffield) competing in all swim styles but specialised in long distance swimming.
My sporting triumphs weren’t restricted to the water though as I also enjoyed a promising rugby career – cut short due to an unfortunate knee injury.
My sporting endeavours are now firmly rooted to the local fairways – where myself and the other guys in production can often be seen showing off our dazzling skills...
Luke Jackson
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
Marketing, marketing and a bit more marketing.
My specialist knowledge comes from an even mix of marketing managerial experience (in the IT, airline, and financial services sectors) and academia (MBA, ACIM).
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I’m getting to grips with the crazy world of signmaking, printwear, vinyl and conspicuity – words I didn’t even know existed a couple of months ago!
I’m the lucky man who gets to manage the Marketing team. And we’re the ones who push the Victory message out to the world. If you’ve read about us, we’ve written it. If you’ve seen a video clip of us, we’ve filmed it. If you’ve seen anything on social media we’ll have tweeted it!
Fascinating facts!
I played Premiership Rugby for seven years - albeit in Switzerland (and yes they do play rugby in Switzerland!) playing for CERN RUFC - yep the nuclear research people! However, my involvement with odd shaped balls (insert own joke here) is now limited to watching my son play. Although there is talk of me dusting off the boots and playing again – watch this space for tales of injuries and woe
My time in Switzerland allowed me to develop another passion; cycling. I have completed the Tour de Lac Léman (180km in one day of intensive cycling) several times. And I recently rode from London to Brussels (no, I wasn’t lost!) raising over £2000 for Marie Curie. I am currently planning to ride from Lands End to John O’ Groats hopefully in the summer of 2013....
I appeared on the TV quiz show Eggheads – and won!!
I was once asked to be on the judging panel of Ms. Air Stewardess of the year – but bureaucratic industry red tape got in the way.....
Paul Turton
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
I’m one of the Warehouse crew and the only member of the team who was good looking enough (or stupid enough?!) to have their photo and profile on this page!
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I make sure that your order is delivered, on time, in one piece and securely packed. It’s also my responsibility to make sure that your products are cut to the correct size.
I’m also responsible for booking the goods-in, driving the fork-lift and making sure that the warehouse is efficiently ordered.
Fascinating facts!
I currently play Crown Green Bowls for Derbyshire. I’m an avid fisherman and golfer.
Carole Smy
What can I do to help you (my specialist knowledge)?
As Victory’s MD I’m responsible for the strategic direction of the business and with my background in Finance I’m often seen pouring over spreadsheets making sure that the business is firing on all cylinders.
What do I do at Victory Head Office?
I’m the chief whip cracker! I make sure the team are on track and well motivated.
In addition to this – and possibly related – I’m the chief supplier of chocolate, biscuits and on Fridays (if everyone’s been good!) fish ‘n’ chips.
Fascinating facts!
I love horses and used to ride competitively on an international level (representing Cyprus).
I used to live in Germany and in Cyprus – but I missed the wind and rain so much that I just had to come back to the UK.
When I have a spare moment I like to relax by tinkling the ivories and occasionally playing the violin.
I just love, love, love Christmas, as Andy Williams once sang it is quite literally ‘the most wonderful time of the year’!
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