Jess
One of our AKA directors, Jess is the wild child of the office. She has been sky diving and is currently planning a Harley trip across America! Jess is also our resident sleep expert, working with the Sleep Council. Did you know bananas help you sleep?
Favourite time of the day
First thing on a sunny morning, watching the birds at our bird table
Life before AKA
Deputy editor at Cabinet Maker magazine; then freelance PR/journalist
What was your very first job?
Saturday girl in a sweet shop
One person you would love to have dinner with
Apart from my husband - Judi Dench - intelligent and funny
Jan
Our other AKA director, Jan is the healthy one in the office! She loves her cakes but has so much self control with her salads at lunchtime. Not to worry, the rest of us make up for it, with plenty of chippy and bakery trips. She is currently on the hunt for some skinny belts, if you see any, let us know.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
I'm a Marie Antoinette girl - cake
Life before AKA
Newspapers and Boots (The Chemist)
Lifelong ambition
To be 5' 6"
Favourite smell
Freshly mown grass, sizzling bacon and freshly made coffee
Jo
Our Jo is currently on maternity leave after giving birth in September to fab little man, Jack. We did offer to open a creche in the corner, but she turned us down (no idea why?!). All we can say is "Hurry back Jo!" She keeps us all in order and can always answer our computer related dilemmas, what will we do without her?
Favourite smell
Fresh bread and lilies
Best subject at school
Home Economics - although I'm not sure my husband would agree it has been very useful.
Favourite saying
Don't worry, it will be fine
Three words which describe you best
Organised, happy and trustworthy
Lisa
Lisa recently returned from maternity leave and is working three days a week. Always dancing and bopping around, the office is never dull. Oh and a word of warning, never go shopping with her. She once came back from lunch with 15 new blushers.
What job would you do if it wasn't PR?
Personal shopper - then I can spend everyone else's money
What was your very first job?
Waitress at a local cafe - hard work but loved it
What is your ideal day away from the office?
Spending all day shopping till I drop!
If you could have a super power what would it be?
To be able to fly - just think what I would save on petrol
Kay
The lovely but camera shy Kay is somewhat like Wilson from Home Improvement. What she really looks like is a complete mystery!
What is your ultimate party trick?
Only having one glass of wine . . . it's not easy, believe me
What would your epitah be?
I did it my way!
Lifelong ambition
To have the courage to change what I can, the serenity to accept what I can't and the wisdom to know the difference
If you were a drink what would it be and why?
Champagne because it's always bubbly, fresh and suits all occasions, oh and the best champagnes are nutty so I'm already half way there
Rachael
Always keeping the office entertained with her latest faddy diet plans (currently she is living off herbal life milkshakes, trust me it doesn't look good!) Usually bubbly and fun to be with as long as you don't mention camping, her boyfriend Rich recently saw the error of his weekend plans!
What job would you do if it wasn't PR?
Always wanted to be a ballerina
One person you would love to have dinner with
Victoria Beckham to see if she actually eats
Top tips
If in doubt, pout!
Childhood hero
I thought Neil Buchannen was amazing when I was young, now sadly I realise his art talents are pretty limited
Tom
The honorary boy of the office (how does he cope?) Tom is currently studying for his A-levels and works at AKA a few evenings a week and in the holidays. Unfortunately he is a Hull City supporter, which none of the girls understand but, hey ho, you can't have everything!
What's your ultimate party trick?
I have double jointed fingers. I can bend my little fingers back to touch the back of my hand, which is simultaneously cool and disturbing, in equal measures.
Lifelong ambition
To drive extremely fast cars for a living, a la Jeremy Clarkson
If you were a drink what would it be and why?
Beer! I'm the only man here, someone needs to add a bit of masculinity.
When not at work
Carrying out important Government research in my garage, or just playing football and listening to music
Lydia
Joining us on her one year placement from Leeds Met, Lydia has settled into AKA life like a dream. As our resident HTML expert she is an absolute whizz with the blog!
What is your worst mistake?
When I dyed my hair pink once, it went ginger within a day and I looked ridiculous
One person you would love to have dinner with
Johnny Depp for obvious reasons
If stranded on a desert island which three items would you take with you?
Johnny Depp, Daniel Craig and the guy that plays Sawyer in Lost. Who needs food when you've got these guys?
Greatest weakness
Caramel shortbread. Why is there a bakery next door to the office?! I won't be able to fit through the door by the end of the year
