Design and Website Executive
Emma, from Middlesbrough, is a student graphic designer and illustrator. She joined Assist in 2019 as a graphic designer. She provides help and support with the creative aspects of Assist, such as promoting and advertising events, enhancing Assist as a brand and working frequently with the online aspects of Assist. Emma works closely with the Assist Committee to achieve Assist’s outward facing identity.
She works part time as a freelance designer and as a Barista in her favourite local coffee shop. Only in 2020 did she pursue her freelance career full time until securing a year long internship as a Graphic Designer for Tees Valley Combined Authority in October 2020. In this time of beginning her freelance career, Emma has worked with over 30 clients, designed for local businesses and worked with agencies both in the Tees Valley and nationally. Assist has allowed Emma to gain even more necessary skills to enhance her current and future career prospects. She has been able to work on projects that encourage her as a young female entrepreneur in the creative field and support her growth as a designer.
In her spare time Emma enjoys walking her dog, running and spending time with her friends and family.
Since joining Assist I have been invited to events including Hidden Women of Teesside, where I had the chance to network with local business women and build contacts. I felt very welcomed and part of something supportive of where I'm at today and what I'm trying to achieve. I now have an experienced mentor for the next year to help me focus and build my dreams. Lastly I was invited to the Assist Christmas meal which was amazing as being self-employed and a small grassroots organisation, it can get lonely so I was grateful for the opportunity to connect with other women feeling the same way and trying to achieve great things.
Annalice Argyle – Trac UK (Teesside)
Independent Recovery Advocates and Consultants & Lobster Recovery
I found Assist through a love of books and a desire for personal development but what I discovered was so much more. Whatever you come to Assist for it will benefit all aspects of your life; personal, professional and community. It is positive action for women on Teesside to support and empower each other and most importantly, to thrive. Why would you not want to be a part of this?
Hayley Mclean – Anderson Barrowcliff LLP
Audit Manager
Having struggled for a while to find a womens network in Teesside, i stumbled across of the Assist events by chance. How happy i am that i did. Ann and the team make the networking fun and relevant, informative and comfortable. I've made several really good business connections, but mostly i've met some great women who i know i could turn to for advice, or even just to meet for a coffee. We all face the same issues within business and personally and the Assist meet's allow collaboration, suggestion, support and smiles. Thank you Assist x
Katie Kendall – Hays Recruitment
Manager
Assist is a great place to meet, connect and collaborate with businesswomen from across the Tees Valley. It's welcoming and informal atmosphere for networking, combined with the diverse range of business topics it addresses on behalf of its members is both interesting and informative. This winning combination means i learn something new each time i attend and its why i keep coming back.
Carol Kerr
Business Consultant
