The Team
Hello and Welcome from the LSi Team!
To find out about each of us, click a photo on the left.
There's information on our job titles, when we joined LSi, our telephone and e-mail contact details and a short biography, written by ourselves.
Angela Brear
PositionAccounts Controller
Joined LSiAugust 2005
Telephone01274 854982
E-Mail Addressaccounts@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyAnother year another dollar - just!! Still the Rottweiler in Accounts, but with a hug and a song for anyone who wants one...
I still have the boy, nearly 16 & not so sweet! But another foot taller and another octave deeper!
I have taken up the spectator sport of football again after many years, and have been converted to the Grand Prix by the boys in the other office.
Other than that, 'nowt much has changed'
Ange
Becky McCarthy
PositionSales Administrator
Joined LSiAugust 2011
Telephone01274 854975
E-Mail Addressbecky@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyI'm Becky (AKA McBecky) I am enjoying learning all there is to know about the world of LSi and it is very enjoyable. I am very happy to be part of such a lovely team and a creative environment.
Having being a poor student for the past 3 years after gaining a BA (Hons) Degree in Fashion it is now my mission to save up and get on the property ladder. In between all the saving I intend to have some fun holidays.
During my spare time I spend most of it with my better half, my lovely friends and slightly crazy family.
Ben Hudson
PositionSales Administrator
Joined LSiSeptember 2008
Telephone01274 854990
E-Mail Addressben@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyI started working for LSi in September 2008 and enjoy the many varieties and challenges of every different day. We have a great team and can all bring our own individual strengths and ideas to make LSi a very rewarding company to be part of.
I consider myself to be a highly creative person with an avid interest in reading and writing a wide variety of fiction. A recent course I've taken in creative writing has ignited a particular penchant for creating psychological horror stories. I also enjoy cooking healthy dishes and listening to dark moody bands who are either from the Eighties or sound like they're from the Eighties.
Cheryl Simpson
PositionCompany Secretary
Joined LSi
Telephone01274 854974
E-Mail Addresscheryl@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyComing soon.
Chris Dickinson
PositionSales Manager
Joined LSiMarch 2001
Telephone01274 854983
E-Mail Addresschris@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyMy name is Chris and I've worked for LSi since 2001, I joined LSi when they were a small company and I've seen us grow into a major player in this industry. The best thing about working for this company is the family ethos that Lloyd has always maintained, even now we're much bigger than when I joined, the emphasis on customer service and that 'personal service' is still the same - if not even more important. It's sad but I live and breathe this company, I have great passion for the industry and what we do and more importantly I have a passion for keeping our customers happy.
I think in today's market a company like ours with such strong emphasis on the customer and passion for what we do sets us apart from the many competitors but talk is cheap – put my team to the test.
Claire Jobling
PositionSales Support
Joined LSiJuly 2009
Telephone01274 854993
E-Mail Addressclaire@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi, I'm Claire, the Senior Sales Support (and not just because I'm the oldest!)
I've worked for LSi for nearly 3 years, and still, dare I say, I enjoy my job. I work with Natalie Corner as her office support. We work amazing well together, and are constantly bouncing ideas off each other for customers.
I have recently moved into my new house, and I love the space. It's a 4 bedroom house. I have a black Labrador, Millie, who even though she is getting older she still takes up a lot of time and energy, like my 16 year old niece who is living with me also.
I enjoy singing and Zumba, although impossible to do at the same time. I also enjoy watching football and rugby, following Man U and Bradford Bulls.
Daniel Berry
PositionGraphic Designer
Joined LSiJuly 2006
Telephone01274 854995
E-Mail Addressdaniel@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi there, I'm Dan or to some "Dan the Artwork Man!" I've been a designer at LSi for over 5 years now... Wow how time flies when you're having fun!
I studied Art & Design at college before specialising in Graphic Design, I then developed my skills by completing a 2 year HND course, before coming to work at LSi.
Myself and Natalie my right-hand wing ‘women' still running the LSi Art dept. we have a great relationship and it's always a pleasure to work alongside her. Together we complete the daily orders from the fabulous sales team and create proof designs / proof boards for our team to send to prospective customers.
We've both now moved into the main office to form the newly named ‘AA Team' (Admin & Artwork) under the watchful eye of Sarah, we all get along really well and have plenty of witty banter during the day to help pass some of the stressful times.
As for my personality I consider myself as a bit of a joker at LSi (ask Wendy), and can soon change a frown into a smile. Hobbies wise cars and motorsport are my passion. I'm also partial to cleaning my car for up to 4 hours at a time, what can I say, I like my car to be clean!
Daniel Farrar
PositionSales Support
Joined LSiSeptember 2011
Telephone01274 854977
E-Mail Addressdanielf@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi, my name is Dan, I have worked at LSi since September 2011 in my role of Sales Support. I love coming to work as I enjoy the daily challenges and the huge variety of products that we are sourcing daily. The team of people at LSi are second to none making a brilliant atmosphere in the office as well as this I love the company ethos of providing the best customer service possible and "we aim to be simply the best... better than all the rest"
In my spare time I have a huge passion for motorsport and cars. I am currently building my own track car and I am planning to go to the Nurburgring this year and I can't wait! I have massive plans for the car going forward which will stay in my head and not be told to the missus as she wants to look at buying a house! I have also designed, own and run a modified car club, I am really proud of where the club has gone and I hope that we keep on growing.
Dennis Scholefield
PositionWarehouse Manager
Joined LSiMarch 2001
Telephone01274 854989
E-Mail Addressdennis@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi. My Name is Dennis I started work at LSi March 2001 my role here is warehouse manager looking after goods in and out on a daily basis. I also deliver goods locally, As well as our own stock i look after 9 corporate schemes despatching their goods on a daily basis when orders have been placed. I look forward to my 2 Caribbean holidays each year to recharge my batteries.
Dominic Goddard
PositionSales Support
Joined LSiJanuary 2010
Telephone01274 854985
E-Mail Addressdom@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi my name is Dom, I have worked at LSi since January 2010 and have severely enjoyed my time here. I currently work for Liz and Nicola. I have come a long way since I walked through the front doors of LSi, and have a great relationship with the rest of the team. (I hope they agree).
I am a very talkative person which can sometimes get me in to a little trouble because I seem to talk at inappropriate times - it can't be helped! Just a little funny fact for you all:- I actually LOVE! Yes I mean love her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I would die for our queen - how patriotic!
Helen Miskell
PositionSales Executive
Joined LSiNovember 2004
Telephone01274 854988
E-Mail Addresshelen@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi I'm Helen, I've been a member of the lovely LSi team since 2004 so over 7 years now and I can honestly say I love my job. I enjoy the daily challenges and speaking to all the lovely customers I have and the atmosphere in the office is great as there are just so many nice people here.
I spend my spare time with my daughter Taylor who is going 5 this year and starting school which scares me to death but I am sure it will all work out (fingers crossed), I am sure I will be more emotional than her on her first day. Also in my spare time I love going to see Huddersfield Town with the lovely Elizabeth Dipper (my colleague and friend) and seeing all of my lovely family and friends.
Leah Howard
PositionSales Support
Joined LSiMarch 2012
Telephone01274 854977
E-Mail Addressleah@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi my name is Leah, I joined the LSI family in March 2012 as a sales support executive.
I have the honour of being Helens new sidekick and we're dedicated to offering superhuman customer service and sourcing out of this world products.
Outside of work I don't get much time to relax, which is fine by me. If I'm not not swimming, running or spinning (a lot of ings) I'm catching up with friends, watching some sort of sport, cheering on my beloveded Everton F.C. and generally being the shining light in my families lives (they would probably say something a little different). My ambition in life is to master the guitar and become the next Joan Jett, just with better dress sense.
Lisa Oldroyd
PositionSales Assistant to M.D.
Joined LSiSeptember 2010
Telephone01274 854981
E-Mail Addresslisa@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi I'm Lisa and I work within the Admin Team here at LSi.
We have a great team and work excellent together.
When I am not at work I have recently taken up Zumba to try get in to shape, coud take a while but it's the partaking that counts right?
I have a fabulous fiancée and a beautiful son Alfie who is 6 now, he is obsessed with street dance, so much so he now takes dance lessons (he is quite good for a little guy!!)...
If that's not enough to keep me busy I have an extension to my little family... my girls. Princess Coco (Chihuahua) and Gracie May (Jack Russell).
They are like children... feed them, dress them, walk them, well I stand they walk!!
When I get a bit more time, I have promised myself to get back in to horse riding.. one day!!
Liz Dipper
PositionSales Executive
Joined LSiFebruary 2008
Telephone01274 854971
E-Mail Addressliz@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyMy Name is Liz and I have been a member of the team here at LSi for almost 4 years starting in sales support then progressing to a sales executive. I really enjoy working here because of the great people I work with, the reliable suppliers and the supportive customers - I think that's enough of the cheesyness for now :-) In my spare time I like eating out (Frankie and Benny's is my favourite) and spending time with my friends and family. I also enjoy listening to music (I can listen to any music but prefer pop – can't beat a good boyband sing-a-long!) and watching football - Huddersfield Town all the way! Anything else you want to know please ask :-)
Lloyd Simpson
PositionManaging Director
Joined LSiNovember 1994
Telephone01274 854987
E-Mail Addresslloyd@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyManaging Director of LSi Ltd since formation in 1994, husband of 15 years to Cheryl, father of 3 kids, full time taxi driver to Oliver (13) and Holly(8) , baby sitter to Alfie (18 months) and mobile cash machine for all of them (it would seem!)
Love my family, love my company LSi, and love working in it everyday. I'd like to say I love the people I work with , but keeping it professional – I am extremely fond of them of all and proud of what they achieve daily.
Interested in all sports, but my passion is football (my boyhood club being Leeds United), but more recently , with Oliver's influence, I have started to appreciate the Reds from the wrong side of the Pennines, and now extremely privileged to enjoy corporate seats at Manchester United!
Play off 16 handicap at golf, but believe I could be in single figures if it wasn't for the 3 kids and wife holding me back at weekends. But theres more important shopping that has to be done! (apparently)
I must get my golfing prowess from my sister, who is a professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. Georgina Simpson can be seen occasionally on Sky Sports, Tuesday night 8pm (ladies golf), all new sponsors welcome – please ask for Lloyd (ten percent) Simpson. http://www.georginasimpson.com/
Lorraine Hill
PositionSales Executive
Joined LSiApril 2012
Telephone01274 854976
E-Mail Addresslorraine@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyMy name is Lorraine. I work with a fantastic team in a great environment, there is a real buzz to the place.
I have 2 teenage children and a cat and spend a lot of time running around after all 3!
In what little spare time I have I love listening to all types of music and from time to time go shopping with friends. I enjoy the odd night out but love a night in with a bottle of wine, watching a good film be it a chick flick, horror or action packed movie I really don’t mind :-)
Melanie Harrison
PositionSales Administrator
Joined LSiAugust 2011
Telephone01274 854997
E-Mail Addressmelanie@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyMelanie and I started work at LSi in August 2011. I've really enjoyed my time here. The team are great – there's a lovely, relaxed atmosphere in the office even though you know that everyone is working really hard. It is true that LSi has such a wonderful focus on providing the best customer service possible and it's obvious the team are very committed to this. I'm glad I can be part of that team and also provide our customers with a superior service.
In my spare time, I have a big passion for Amateur Dramatics (yes, I'm a thespian!). Being a Director/Choreographer of shows & cabarets (as well as performing on stage), this takes up most of my spare time (and has done for the last 15 years!). Although it's a big commitment, I have met some wonderful friends doing this and get to dress up in glitzy costumes and wigs – what a brilliant hobby!
Natalie Corner
PositionExternal Sales Executive
Joined LSiSeptember 2008
Telephone07827 943224
E-Mail Addressnatalie@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi, I'm Natalie. I joined LSi in September 2008 as an External Sales Executive after escaping the world of recruitment. Having worked for a competitor for a number of years in a previous life it's great working for LSi where customer service and quality are such a high priority. I love my job and as a sales person it is so much easier when I know I have the support in the office to back me up.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, eating out, going to the cinema, concerts, nice holidays, shopping, going to the gym and the odd night out.
Natalie Dawson
PositionGraphic Designer
Joined LSiAugust 2009
Telephone01274 854973
E-Mail Addressnatalied@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyI'm Natalie and I've been working for LSi since August 2009 as one of the amazing artwork peeps! I love everyone that works here and we all work well as a team.
A little about me: I studied at Huddersfield University and graduated with a BA Hons in Graphic Design. I'm engaged to my wonderful fiancé Keiran and were getting married on the 14th July 2012, we also have a little Jack Russell pup called Gary!
In my spare time I get every opportunity I can to see my family and friends.
Anything else you would like to know please don't hesitate to call me and ask xx
Nicola Bales
PositionSales Executive
Joined LSiNovember 2009
Telephone01274 854992
E-Mail Addressnicola@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi, I'm Nicola, I work in the Sales team and I have worked at LSi for 3 years.
Basically, I come to work to have a break from being a full time mum to my two children, who are 10 & 8 and are currently testing my patience no end! I would say that LSi is a young team, however I am one of the oldest in the office so there are some that would disagree, even though our manager looks older than me ;) I work with Dominic, who I call my surrogate son and I sit opposite Helen, who is nearly as dizzy as me :)
My likes... good food, good company and good wine, dislikes... Monday mornings in a major way!
Nic xx
Sara Wilkinson
PositionSales Assistant to M.D.
Joined LSiNovember 2007
Telephone01274 854991
E-Mail Addresssara@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyI work for the boss Wendy Parkin, only kidding Lloyd Simpson as his Sales Assistant. I love speaking to customers, sourcing ideas and placing the orders and yes the customer is always right.
If I wasn't working at LSi I would be a Air hostess for Virgin as I love dressing up taking long walks on the beach.!
I love shoes handbags anything designer, spending time with my little niece brothers and sisters & spending time with my friends.
Sarah Pounder
PositionSales Administration Manager
Joined LSiDecember 2006
Telephone01274 854998
E-Mail Addresssarah@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi, I am Sarah, Sales Admin Manager here at LSi. I am responsible for the order processing and design teams, as well as managing the corporate schemes. I work closely with our preferred manufacturers to ensure we supply quality products while meeting delivery deadlines and developing customer service.
Away from work I enjoy nothing more than spending time with my family and amazing friends. I have a twin sister (I answer to both names) and two gorgeous nieces who keep Auntie Sarah entertained! My parents live at the seaside in Filey, so it's great to be able to go over there on weekends and enjoy the beach! I am a bit of a sports fan and love watching football.
If you have any questions regarding orders or levels of service please contact myself and I will be more than happy to help.
Scott Brown
PositionWeb Designer
Joined LSiNovember 2007
Telephone01274 854984
E-Mail Addressscott@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyHi, I'm Scott and I made this website - hope you like it. I've designed things and enjoyed technical drawing for as long as I can remember and always wanted to work for Ceefax or Teletext, then the Internet came along.
Amongst the many things I enjoy about my work is being able to design websites for customers that make their lives easier, allowing people to get on with other tasks. If I can make things easier for people and make jobs take less time than before, I'm pleased with what I've acheived.
I'm from Orpington in North West Kent, originally, and moved up to Huddersfield for uni in 2001, met my fiancée and stayed.
I'm known for being a quiet one around the place but I can go on about things if you get me on to something I'm passionate about, especially sport, music or media ethics. I'm a huge sports fan, in particular motor sport and football, I play darts for a local pub, I go walking whatever the weather and I'm a big fan of speech radio.
Wendy Parkin
PositionOffice Manager & P.A. to M.D.
Joined LSiNovember 2005
Telephone01274 854994
E-Mail Addresswendy@lsi-gifts.co.uk
BiographyI've worked at LSi since 2005 and I'm the Operations Manager which means I'm responsible for ensuring everything works, from IT systems and programmes to PC's, and lights. I live 30 miles away on a small farm with my husband, so technically I suppose I am a part time farmer as well - women are born with the multi-tasking gene.
I'm up every morning at 5am to deal with our 3 horses and whatever else needs sorting before I set off to work and leave my husband to “farm” for the day, kept company by our 2 neurotic dogs - Lily a 5 year old Border Collie who has epilepsy and Molly a 4 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback, who came from a rescue centre as she doesn't have a ridge.
I turned vegetarian at the beginning of 2011 as I don't agree with the way animals are intensively farmed and slaughtered and I can't say I've missed meat in the slightest, especially now Marks & Sparks have a “veggie” version of Percy Pigs! Yum!
My day normally finishes at about 9.30pm after all the animals have been checked on, housework done, husband fed, tractors and tools put away and the kettle put on for a much deserved cuppa. Working at LSi is a piece of cake compared to being at home.
