The Company
Southampton, England - January 2002. Walking Distance emerges from the union of a series of local business directories and a brand new cartographic database of the city. Within a year, the company's first retail map is published and a range of Pocket Guides and information-based media follows. A reputation is born, and in 2004 the company's influences extends west into the New Forest, subsequently moving east and taking over the Hamble Valley brand in 2006.Organic
growth over the next two years and a pro-active approach to seeking new
opportunities for its clients enabled Walking Distance to open an
exclusive media channel at the Southampton Cruise Terminals during
2007.
January 2008, and the company employs seven staff and a van. 'Nev' operates between Bournemouth, Winchester and Portsmouth,
delivering not only printed media, but also the company's enthusiasm
and commitment to an increasing network of clients in both the private
and public sector.
In fact, everything you are looking for is within Walking Distance.
Walking Distance is a Bronze Champion of the City of Southampton and a member of the New Forest Tourism Association.
The Team
Martin Smith
Project Management and Cartography
Martin has been making maps for over twenty years, and has a BA Honours degree in cartography from Oxford. After eight years with Lovell Johns, he worked as a freelance cartographer for most of the UKs biggest agencies and has an excellent reputation in the industry.
Martin is versatile, committed and practical, and enjoys the unpredictable daily challenges of running a business. Since setting up Walking Distance with Damian in 2002, Martin has learnt many new skills and now manages the company as "a garden, planting people and ideas in a bed of opportunities".
Martin says:
My passion for experimental music means at last I have more CDs than children. More seem to come in the post every week...
Jo Cooper
Marketing and Client Services
Jo joined Walking Distance in 2006 and has been working in the tourism industry for seven years, in both the private and public sector. Jo's experience includes managing a local authority tourism unit with input into strategies and planning across a destination; and project management, including delivery of local tourism action plans for market towns and villages. Jo has a Professional Diploma with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and leads on marketing and planning activities within the company.
Jo says:
I like to have everything in order, especially all my shoes!
Paul Mizen
Distribution
Paul joined the company in 2007 having worked for several major companies. Ten years experience gained within Royal Mail in both delivery and management roles in London led him to Hampshire in 2002. Since then he has gained industry recognized awards for customer service and after sales support whilst working within the financial sector. Paul looks after the distribution and retailing network for the company and enjoys the diverse role the position offers him. A natural communicator, Paul takes great pride in his ability on delivering a total customer experience from beginning to end.
Paul says:
As a undergraduate of Archaeology, I have a thing for all things Pre-Historical (especially bones!).
Tina Scahill
Artwork and Graphic Design
Tina is graduate of King Alfred's University College and has a 1st Class BA Honours Degree in Art and Design (major) with Media and Film studies (minor). She also has a National Diploma from Winchester School of Art, specialising in Graphic Design, and since 2005 Tina has been a Member of the Chartered Management Institute, MCMI. Tina brings creativity and an enthusiasm for problem solving to Walking Distance, enabling her to deliver a wide variety of design projects. Her graphic design skill and communication strategies within the team enables Tina to make the most of the company's information media.
Tina says:
I am a keen fundraiser but I will NEVER jump out of a plane again. I must have been mad!
Martina Garnham
Sales and Account Management
Martina joins the team having returned from living in France and running her own property business for the past 5 years. With over 20 years sales experience in the IT industry, Martina joins Walking Distance to lead on advertising sales across all titles
Contact Details
Walking Distance Ltd
Bargate Centre
York Buildings
Southampton
SO14 1HF
Tel : 023 8023 7654
Email: info@walkingdistance.co.uk
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The Team
