A week in the life of... Becs
Monday – well it was an excellent start to the week when we had a slight glitch in the electrics which meant we were computer-less. With our resident IT expert off the premises, the care of the servers etc fell into my lap. Luckily everything ran smoothly and we avoided any issues. Phew!
I spent the rest of the day writing up case studies and copy for future campaigns and press releases.
Tuesday – After a few weeks of saying ‘I really should document how to do this’ for others in the company (and for clients too) I finally got around to writing How To Guides for blogging creating marketing campaigns. I also made a few updates for clients the Manchester Phoenix and Infection 2009.
I left on the stroke of 5.30 (very unlike me) today as I had to get to Manchester to see a band called Phoenix play. They were brilliant, one of the best live bands I have seen in a while (and I have seen quite a few recently). They were supported by a band called Chairlift who I also thoroughly recommend.
Wednesday – Every Wednesday I take content provided by the Manchester Phoenix and put it into a lovely html email template and this Weds was no different.
I was also tasked with setting up Michelle who has joined us to cover Danni whilst she goes on maternity leave with emails and a computer. After my time moonlighting as an IT expert again I returned to my real life as a marketer making email-able invites, again for our friends at the Manchester Phoenix.
Thursday – Holidaaaaay! It was about time but I had a well deserved, if I do say so myself, day off. I had a lovely time catching up with my friend, watching Total Recall and eating Chinese food (If you are ever in the Manchester area and looking for moderately priced, excellent quality Chinese I suggest you head to Sweet Mandarin in the Northern Quarter. Very good stuff!)
Friday – back to work and in an extremely quiet office. Just as I settled in with the heating on high and my favourite radio station in the background thinking I was alone for the day, two noisy project managers turned up to join me! :)
The entirety of Friday was spent catching up on bits and bobs of jobs and completing tasks I had started previously. Was very productive and I feel much more organised.
Its Danni’s leaving day today and I really wish her Good Luck. Her presence in our "late lunch club" will be missed but I am sure she will be back in the New Year to show us the little ‘un.
And that was my week!
It wasn’t a typical week, but then they never are, but I hope this gave you a slight insight into my working life.
Becs
Friday, 30 October 2009
Monday, 26 October 2009
The Great South Run...
Great South Run
Congratulations to Mand & Ron who ran in yesterday's Great South Run. The duo stuck together and managed an excellent time of 1 hr 55.
Congratulations to Mand & Ron who ran in yesterday's Great South Run. The duo stuck together and managed an excellent time of 1 hr 55.
Friday, 23 October 2009
The Tea Girl
The Tea Girl
So I have been here for 8 weeks and I have been asked to write a blog. Not really sure what to write so I thought I would let you know a bit more about me and what I think of Comtec so far :)
I am a 5ft.5 (yes and a half) 24 year old brunette. I love films and I like to give a hundred per cent to everything I do so unfortunately I am not great at taking criticism-but I am human so it is expected that I have faults. Another fault is my love of food-I may be fussy but the food I do love I like a lot of lol. My weakness in particular is cheese, curry and wine.
I live at home with my mum which is good as I get looked after very well but there is a lack of privacy. I am hoping to move out next September which should be a great adventure I was going to move out this year but I thought that a new job was enough adventure for me.
In my spare time I love to go to the cinema so I tend to go at least once a week-though I won’t watch any horror-it just scares me so I spend most of my time hiding from the screen (rather pointless). Unfortunately I am a bit of a romantic so I do like a good rom com-not going to lie-I am quite girly. However I love action films especially the classics like anything with Steven Seagal, Jean Claude Van Damme or the beautiful Bruce Willis.
So eight weeks. It has gone really quick, though at the same time I feel like I have been here for quite a while. A contradiction but that’s how I feel. I think it’s because of a mix of reasons-how welcoming everyone has been and how much there has been for me to learn.
I have no complaints yet except for the lack of tea making from Sevans and George :) So far I am very happy here and look forward to writing my next blog....if I’m allowed.
Rebecca Creamer
So I have been here for 8 weeks and I have been asked to write a blog. Not really sure what to write so I thought I would let you know a bit more about me and what I think of Comtec so far :)
I am a 5ft.5 (yes and a half) 24 year old brunette. I love films and I like to give a hundred per cent to everything I do so unfortunately I am not great at taking criticism-but I am human so it is expected that I have faults. Another fault is my love of food-I may be fussy but the food I do love I like a lot of lol. My weakness in particular is cheese, curry and wine.
I live at home with my mum which is good as I get looked after very well but there is a lack of privacy. I am hoping to move out next September which should be a great adventure I was going to move out this year but I thought that a new job was enough adventure for me.
In my spare time I love to go to the cinema so I tend to go at least once a week-though I won’t watch any horror-it just scares me so I spend most of my time hiding from the screen (rather pointless). Unfortunately I am a bit of a romantic so I do like a good rom com-not going to lie-I am quite girly. However I love action films especially the classics like anything with Steven Seagal, Jean Claude Van Damme or the beautiful Bruce Willis.
So eight weeks. It has gone really quick, though at the same time I feel like I have been here for quite a while. A contradiction but that’s how I feel. I think it’s because of a mix of reasons-how welcoming everyone has been and how much there has been for me to learn.
I have no complaints yet except for the lack of tea making from Sevans and George :) So far I am very happy here and look forward to writing my next blog....if I’m allowed.
Rebecca Creamer
Thursday, 1 October 2009
North of England Excellence Business Awards
North of England Excellence Business Awards
When I first started at Comtec, I was a Project Manager and the North of England Excellence Business Awards was my first event. The event was held in the Hilton Hotel in Manchester and it was a very exciting few hours for me – but it was also extremely tiring! I vividly remember, at 3am perching on the edge of the stage during the de-rig, coiling cables and wishing I was at home, in bed!
Fast forward two years and I was in a very different position. I was sat on the other side of the set, dining in style (foie gras to start, garlic and herb chicken with some sort of wonderful potato side dish for the main course and finally a raspberry mousse type thing for dessert).
The set looked incredible. It was lit in the NOEE brand colours, lots of purples and pinks with two 42-inch plasma lecterns at the front. Star cloth behind the set twinkled as the awards were handed out and it was such a different feeling to two years ago. I had time to take it all in and be proud of what the Comtec staff had achieved. From the first moment we are handed a contract, the teams work hard to design and build the perfect set, put together a slick presentation, and of course, to deliver to the clients expectations.
The Leeds Armouries was the back drop for the North of England Business Excellence Awards and what an incredible venue that is! The evening began with a drinks reception and we were treated to a demonstration by some of the staff dressed in replica armour from centuries ago and armed with some pretty heavy-looking swords! The demonstration was a lovely touch and was a very original way of kicking an event off. The host for the evening was BBC North West’s Dave Guest and swept through the presentation with his usual wit and charm!
Unfortunately for me, the night ended in a very similar way to the way it did two years ago. Perched on the edge of my seat at the table (which was sporting a lovely red wine stain thanks to not-so-steady hand), I nursed a glass of water and looked forward to going home to bed. Sadly, it was only 10:30pm – I think I’m getting old!
Rach
When I first started at Comtec, I was a Project Manager and the North of England Excellence Business Awards was my first event. The event was held in the Hilton Hotel in Manchester and it was a very exciting few hours for me – but it was also extremely tiring! I vividly remember, at 3am perching on the edge of the stage during the de-rig, coiling cables and wishing I was at home, in bed!
Fast forward two years and I was in a very different position. I was sat on the other side of the set, dining in style (foie gras to start, garlic and herb chicken with some sort of wonderful potato side dish for the main course and finally a raspberry mousse type thing for dessert).
The set looked incredible. It was lit in the NOEE brand colours, lots of purples and pinks with two 42-inch plasma lecterns at the front. Star cloth behind the set twinkled as the awards were handed out and it was such a different feeling to two years ago. I had time to take it all in and be proud of what the Comtec staff had achieved. From the first moment we are handed a contract, the teams work hard to design and build the perfect set, put together a slick presentation, and of course, to deliver to the clients expectations.
The Leeds Armouries was the back drop for the North of England Business Excellence Awards and what an incredible venue that is! The evening began with a drinks reception and we were treated to a demonstration by some of the staff dressed in replica armour from centuries ago and armed with some pretty heavy-looking swords! The demonstration was a lovely touch and was a very original way of kicking an event off. The host for the evening was BBC North West’s Dave Guest and swept through the presentation with his usual wit and charm!
Unfortunately for me, the night ended in a very similar way to the way it did two years ago. Perched on the edge of my seat at the table (which was sporting a lovely red wine stain thanks to not-so-steady hand), I nursed a glass of water and looked forward to going home to bed. Sadly, it was only 10:30pm – I think I’m getting old!
Rach
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