About Debbie
It’s all about me … actually, it’s all about YOU, but this bit is about me.
My name is Debbie Ford and I’ve worked and lived in Chichester for nearly 20 years.
Interests include photography and indie cinema – and of course Chichester. I’ve been involved with Chichester Cinema at New Park for almost 15 years now, I’m the current Chair of theBoard of Trustees.
I studied marketing and communications and had ambitions of becoming a journalist -teacher-radio production editor. What I actually ended up doing is working for the Rank Organisation for 4 years as a cinema manager at the Odeon in Brighton, and as a trainer working with their new managers. After dabbling in the training sector for a bit, I went back to a marketing role with the excellent Jobsite when they were really just a startup, which was great fun and really opened my eyes to digital marketing.
I was made redundant from Jobsite post 9/11, so took a short-term contract in the IT department at West Sussex County Council. I ended up being there for 11 years (!) specialising in Change Management on major IT projects. The thought of still being there when I retired really wasn’t for me, so I joined D3R – a digital agency with their HQ here in Chichester.
I was with D3R for almost 3 years in a project/client management role working with prestigious clients across a number of sectors, including:
- Dualit – creator of the iconic toaster
- Corbin & King – they run some of London’s (and the world’s) best-known restaurants, including The Wolseley
- Monica Vinader – much sought after jewellery brand
- Loaf – masters in making your home beautiful
I finally took the plunge to go it alone and launched The Chichester Social in 2016, after helping a number of friends with small businesses get to grips with the wonderful world of social media. And it is wonderful and it will be rewarding for your business too.
If you like what you’ve read so far and fancy a chat? Then do book a call to get started.
To find out more about my professional background, please do have a look at my LinkedIn profile. I also set up an informal networking group in 2016, now over 300 members – Last Friday Club – Chichester, learn more here.