First jobs

The September after I left school, I started work as a junior copywriter at Grigsmore, which was, at the time, the largest, most successful advertising agency in East Anglia.

It was a big business, with 50+ staff and some pretty interesting clients. I was thrilled to receive a commendation in the Campaign magazine press awards - a rare event in those days for anyone working outside London.

My art director and I left Grigsmore, freelanced together as a creative team, before taking part in founding what is now one of the region’s most successful advertising agencies. I played the role of writer and joint creative director.

Copywriter, Grigsmore Advertising, Ipswich

Client work included: Trivial Pursuit, East Anglian Daily Times, BASF, Newmarket Racecourse.

Founder and writer, Ambrose Went Curtis, Ipswich

Client work included: Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Vicon, Fisons, Dynapert.