About me

An Introduction to Alan HorlockI have recently finished a full time position having been made redundant, as Print and Production Manager at Gyro International a full service agency, who I am sure will give me an excellent reference, trafficking work such as digital sweet wrappers, large vehicle wraps, personalising 4 colour metal ammunition boxes, Direct Mail and press ads.Prior to that I held a full time position at 4CX a print management company as head of Print buying for Diageo, buying their POS material across all brands in the UK and Ireland a spend of approx £6 million per year which entailed constant client contact and liaison between their ad agencies design groups and our numerous print suppliers. In the past I have also held various long time freelance positions within most of London's top agencies covering every aspect of print and production. Although not an expert, (there is always something to learn), on any particular subject, I know a lot about a lot.I have worked on almost every conceivable project that may have needed to be specified, processed and trafficked from concept through to final print and delivery within the required timescales and budgets previously set by myself the client or other third parties.Having been in management for most of my career I appreciate the value of being a good team player. I have a belief that anything I have learnt is best passed on as quickly as possible to enable us all to be more knowledgeable and if they listen I am willing to help younger work mates. I never shirk responsibility, always confront problems find a solution then inform people of the answers. I have to enjoy my working environment, as we spend so much time there.I am married with two children, personable, very friendly, extremely sociable at all levels, non smoker, tee-total No thatâ€(TM)s a lie! like watching sport, play golf (badly) and am apparently quite nice.