Team Growth Meets Website Growth

Published 15 Jan 2025

Make Way For Marketing

We’d like to welcome Aiden to the Thorne & Derrick team, who will be acting as an SEO Specialist at our Chester-le-Street offices, taking on a pivotal role in our online organic growth opportunities! As well as SEO, Aiden brings a variety of marketing skills to the table, which will play a crucial part in scaling T&D’s future marketing prospects. Continuously developing our avenues into the world of marketing, we’re excited to see a reflection of his 5+ years of experience in the industry, in all things SEO, Paid Advertising, E-Mail Marketing, Social Media, and more, whilst collaborating with the rest of our esteemed marketing team.

Aiden | Welcome To The Team

Tell us about yourself…

“Where do I start? Well, first things first, I’m a Geordie through and through. Now we’ve got the important stuff out of the way… I’m a 23-year-old easy-going lad from Chester-le-Street of all places. Little did I know, my marketing career would take off right around the corner at Thorne & Derrick.

I’d say I’m a very ambitious person, eager to achieve my goals (which can sometimes be my worst enemy, if I have any form of competition). So, if you like your freedom, I wouldn’t recommend challenging me to a game of pool or Mario Kart. However, I believe I have quite a relaxed personality, which allows me to be a logical thinker in times of stress or panic.

I’ve always been a big foodie (which doesn’t help my efforts in the gym), there’s just nothing better than a cheeky Chinese takeaway in front of the telly. Like most people, a holiday abroad is a need, not a want. Whilst I’m still young, taking my opportunities to see the world is something I’d love to continue doing.”

What’s your experience in the industry?

“My marketing journey began via a developing interest in digital creativity as a whole, initially driving towards graphic design after studying the ins and outs throughout school and college, eventually resulting in a Level 3 Extended Diploma. However, my interests expanded during the job search after college, diverting towards digital marketing apprenticeships. Granting the opportunity to utilise my experience in graphic design, digital marketing proved an excellent career path to take, generating exciting new skills that will be of crucial value to businesses for the foreseeable future.

Following my application with QA Apprenticeships, I landed an ideal digital marketing position within a design, marketing, and web development agency in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Through extensive learning with QA and hands-on experience at the agency, I completed my Level 3 Extended Diploma in digital marketing and retained my position at the agency. Throughout my 4+ years at the agency, I developed many useful techniques and skills, such as social media management, paid advertising, content writing, and more.

Additionally, I created my own freelancing business, building on the experience and knowledge from my time at the agency to develop my very own collection of clients. My freelancing experience allowed me to delve deeper into the digital marketing world, as well as other digital avenues, such as SEO, e-commerce, and graphic design. As much as I enjoyed freelancing, it determined my preference and desire to work within a team, as well as generating a newfound love for SEO.

Finally, bringing us to the present!”

How was your first few weeks at Thorne & Derrick?

“My first few weeks at Thorne & Derrick have certainly fulfilled my hopes! I have been welcomed into the company with open arms and have begun building strong relationships with the rest of the team. I have been encouraged to share my knowledge, experience, and thoughts with my colleagues, which has allowed me to feel like an appreciated member of the team from day one. With that being said, working alongside a professional group of individuals, with extensive expertise in marketing and sales, has been invaluable to me. The industry and marketing execution T&D follows is mostly new territory for me, which is why the initial assistance from our brilliant marketing team has granted me the ability to settle in seamlessly.

I can’t wait to see what’s to come at T&D, and I’m looking forward to being a piece of the puzzle in the company’s continuous growth and success.”