Barbour ABI Account Managers

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Rachael Smith

Team Manager

Hi, my name is Rachael Smith and I am a Team Manager here at Barbour ABI. I've been working here since 1993 - almost 15 years! During this time, I was instrumental in setting up our Subcontract team in 1998 and have also worked in Telemarketing, Research, IT and Client Management so I have a wide range of company experience.

Interesting facts about me - in my spare time I am a singer and often perform at local venues and charity events - I also play the piano and guitar. I love films and music and am currently studying Spanish too.

Telephone: 0151 353 3506

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: rachael.smith@barbour-abi.com

Liz McCarthy

Senior Client Manager

Hi, my name is Liz McCarthy and I am a Senior Client Manager here at Barbour ABI. I've been working here since 1989 - almost 19 years! I started when the company was based in a small office in Birkenhead and have seen the company grow from strength to strength.

Interesting facts about me - I love foreign holidays and take at least three a year - on one of which I take my 9 year old Granddaughter Lauren with me. I love cruising - and my main ambition is to do a world cruise!

Telephone: 0151 353 3522

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: liz.mccarthy@barbour-abi.com

Lynsey Oxton

Client Manager

Hi, my name is Lynsey Oxton and I have been working within the Client Management team for 10 months. I started working at Barbour ABI nearly 3 years ago within the Subcontract team in our Research department - I came over to Client Management on a 3 month secondment and have been here ever since! It's challenging but rewarding, and I really enjoy talking to all of my customers.

Interesting facts about me - in my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and friends as well as organising my 8 year old little boys social life! I also enjoy going to the cinema, swimming and camping.

Telephone: 0151 353 3521

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: lynsey.oxton@barbour-abi.com

Maria Oxton

Deputy Head of Client Management

Hi, my name is Maria Oxton and I am a Client Manager here at Barbour ABI. I've been working here for almost 15 years so this is my second home.

Interesting facts about me - I am happily married to Mike with two children; 19 year old Gemma and baby Thomas. Having just returned back to work after maternity leave, I'm thoroughly enjoying the new challenges I face here at ABI. Mike also works within the construction industry, and we love nothing more than escaping from reality to go on holiday to recharge our batteries.

Telephone: 0151 353 3589

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: maria.oxton@barbour-abi.com

Nathalie Armitage

Client Manager

Hello, I am Nathalie Armitage and I work within the Client Management team here at Barbour ABI. I am one of nine Client Managers who has been been working within the team for four years. I currently job share with Melanie Roberts - I work the first part of the week and Melanie works the second half.

I was born and raised in France although have been living in the UK for 15 years. I'm married with an 8-year old daughter and am also a member of the City of Chester Swimming Club. I also enjoy cycling, cooking and reading.

Telephone: 0151 353 3585

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: nathalie.armitage@barbour-abi.com

Gill Smith

Client Manager

Hi, my name is Gill Smith and I’m the new girl in the team! I am delighted to be in Client Management, and having previously come from a commercial property data company as an Account Manager, it is an industry and a role that I am very passionate about.

Interesting facts about me - I am married with two teenagers (or 3 counting my husband!) and together with a large extended family and friends, spend my free time in a social whirl of eating, drinking, shopping, entertaining and constant ‘taxi’ service that 2 children demand.

Telephone: 0151 353 3610

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: gillian.smith@barbour-abi.com

Simon Mealor

Client Manager

Hi, my name is Simon Mealor and at 21, I am the youngest member of the Client Management team here at Barbour ABI. I've been working with the company for nearly 12 months now - I'm finding it challenging but rewarding - I really enjoy talking to all of my customers.

Interesting facts about me - in my spare time I enjoy playing and watching football (I am an avid Liverpool supporter and am hoping for some silverware this year!) as well as sometimes getting myself to the gym. I also enjoy cooking in my spare time as I previously trained as a chef before having a career change to sales.

Telephone: 0151 353 3536

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: simon.mealor@barbour-abi.com

Rachael Gough

Client Manager

Hi, my name is Rachel Gough and I am a Client Manager within the Client Management Department. I joined the team in February this year after having gained 7 years Sales experience in the Motor Industry and Estate Agency in the Chester area.

Interesting facts about me - I enjoy walking my dog with my boyfriend, I love going to concerts (I'm a bit of a rocker at heart!), going to the gym or running, watching movies and I'm mad about Formula 1.

Telephone: 0151 353 3656

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: rachel.gough@barbour-abi.com

Melanie Roberts

Client Manager

Hello, I am Melanie Roberts and I work within the Client Management team here at Barbour ABI. I am one of nine Client Managers who has been working within the team for 13 years. I currently job share with Nathalie Armitage - I work the second half of the week and Nathalie works the first half.

I'm married and have two lovely daughters, aged 10 and 6. I love travelling and planning holidays and as a family we really enjoy camping.

Telephone: 0151 353 3585

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: melanie.roberts@barbour-abi.com

James Garratt

Evolution Trainer

Hi, my name is James Garratt and I am a fairly new edition to the team here at Barbour ABI. As the Evolution Trainer, I am your main contact for any training needs or issues.

Interesting facts about me - for those of you who have watched Harry Potter, I'm also known as Malfoy within the office! Previously I've worked in I.T offering training solutions, I'm originally from Cambridge but I'm currently living in the centre of Chester. In my spare time I enjoy motorsport, sailing, dance music festivals and entertaining my girlfriend!

Telephone: 0151 353 3662

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: james.garratt@barbour-abi.com

Mike White

Technical Support Desk

Hi, my name is Mike White and I run the Technical Support / In-house training desk within the Client Management team here at Barbour ABI. I've been working here since 2007 and since being with the company I have achieved a great working relationship with both my customers and colleagues.

Interesting facts about me - I have been with my partner for some 5 years and we recently moved into a new home where we are currently discovering the joys of renovating the garden! I also am an ex-drummer, ex computer games company director, and have appeared on morning TV.

Telephone: 0151 353 3533

Fax: 0151 353 3501

Email: mike.white@barbour-abi.com