BLUESTEP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Outdoor & Education Account Manager
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- Care Manager
- Love & Care Manager
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- Healthcare Account Manager
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- Creative Lead
- Creative Lead & Master of Make - Up
- Graphic Designer & Loyal Cobblers Devotee
- Senior Creative Designer
From a generation of creatives, designing is in Harley's blood, and it's pretty obvious that it comes naturally to her. As an extremely valued member of our design team here at Bluestep, Harley joined us with several years' experience working with some big global names and an impressive portfolio.
An effortless flair for everything artistic shines through in everything she applies herself to, as she carries this passion through every aspect of her life.
Family-orientated Harley can be found channelling any extra energy into her little girl, Millie, who she's currently teaching to swim (another challenge in itself!), and spending time with her family. Her love of make-up and reading has seen her build up an enviable collection of quirky make up palettes and magazines, (stacks and stacks of them!) and she's also an avid stamp collector!
Fun fact about Harley - she once had an over-protective pet goose that would viciously peck anyone who came within two feet of her. Sadly, he was involved in a clash with a certain Mr. Fox a few years later…
Andrew was a local talent, snapped up quickly by our existing design team as soon as he finished his studies at The University of Northampton. During his time at Bluestep so far, he has worked on some ground-breaking campaigns and projects, ranging from corporate, charities, healthcare and education, developing a knack for hitting a whole host of demographics.
Andrew loves the teamwork ethos of Bluestep and loves that his days are filled with laughs and enjoyment as well as design challenges that nurture and stimulate his inner creative being. Since a young age, Andrew has wanted to create, be that through cooking (one of his many talents), or fine art.
In his spare time, Andrew is an avid follower of Northampton Town football club, where he can regularly be found at the weekends. He also bakes a mean chocolate mousse cake and totally smashed the Bluestep Bake Off.
I love being creative on a daily basis.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Payable & Elite Mathlete
- Managing Director, Tractor Spotting Enthusiast, Avid Collector of Toy Tractors & Wannabe Farmer
Margaret is a whizz with numbers and gets her daily kicks out of balancing our books (when it doesn't involve the printer!) and keeping the team in check. Margaret offers the team bags of worldly wisdom, and the fact that she's (quote) "older than all of us" means she can quickly help to solve any issues at the drop of a hat.
54 years ago, Margaret took up a job as a Ledger Clerk and has devoted her working life to it ever since. Reluctant to retire to the quieter life, Margaret revels in the fast-paced and active atmosphere of Bluestep, and is constantly astounded at the rate it's growing and succeeding.
Spending much of her spare time with her expanding family, including her many grandchildren, Margaret is also a keen traveller and lover of the odd glass of wine.
Quite simply, there would be no Bluestep without him. Ben Skinner had a vision of building a team that was dedicated to thinking creatively 24/7 and his dreams have manifested in the form of a team he can trust …as well as have a lot of fun with.
A cast iron work ethic and ‘failure is not an option' attitude saw him succeed in developing both a business and team he can depend on to flourish. Bluestep's rapid success keeps Ben on his toes and allows him to channel his addictive personality to always learn, always grow and always succeed.
After studying Product Design at University, Ben had big ambitions and set out to make a difference in the healthcare industry. Starting off by supplying funky pants to UK sexual health departments (more on that later…), Bluestep grew itself from a one-man band to the 25+ team it is today.
Another part-time farmer, Ben's hobbies include helping out on the family farm, playing football, and revamping his wardrobe - courtesy of Ted Baker.
What stands out most for MD Ben, is the friendly, family vibe his team bring to his daily working life. Ben has a talent for seeing the potential in people and dedicating himself to developing them, which he can credit for his low staff turnover and loyal Bluestep following.
Job Titles:
- Senior Creative Account Manager