Strawberry welcomes new Account Executive

Posted on Tags: Supporting, Marketing

We have recently appointed a new Account Executive. Donna Helmore took up the role in January 2011 to help provide sales support and key account management. She joined Strawberry following a month’s work experience, where she was given the opportunity to learn more about the business.

Donna is originally from Queensland, Australia, and has previous experience in event management, in addition to qualifications in marketing and sales. Having not worked in the industry since she arrived in the UK, Donna decided it was time to get back into marketing and contacted Strawberry with a view to gaining some work experience for her CV. Donna explains:

“After leaving Australia I worked in the leisure industry and also as an Assistant Manager at a beauty salon in the local area. However, I soon decided that I missed event management and marketing so started to do some online research to find out more about local agencies.

“I approached Strawberry to gain some work experience because the company displays a real commitment to helping people progress their careers – through initiatives such as the Strawberry Academy. I was delighted when they welcomed me into the business for a month’s work experience and this worked out so well I was offered a full time position."

Donna concludes: “I’m now working on some of Strawberry’s key accounts and loving every minute! I have never worked in an agency environment before so it’s great to be working with such a diverse range of clients – every day is different.”

Jonathan Leafe, Managing Director of Strawberry, comments: “We are pleased to be starting 2011 by appointing a new member of staff. When Donna joined us for work experience at the end of last year, we immediately recognised she would be a great addition to the team. She’s enthusiastic, a keen learner and great with our clients. She will play a pivotal role as we continue to grow over the coming year and respond to an increasing number of new business enquiries.”