Yvonne Gorman

Yvonne Gorman is a seasoned entrepreneur and print expert with over 20 years of experience in design agencies and print houses. She has a hands-on approach to print work and is well-versed in sales strategy. Yvonne excels in utilizing various sales methods and continually hones her skills through seminars, workshops, and business literature, leveraging her mix of common sense, genuine interest, and unconventional selling techniques. As the owner of Essential Print Services, based in Pride Park, she specializes in producing creative and cost-effective print materials for SMEs and startups, maximizing their marketing budgets. With a passion for networking, Yvonne actively engages with various groups like Derby Hub and Athena, fostering business connections. She also serves as a Board Member of Marketing Derby Ltd, an award-winning Investment Promotion Agency. Yvonne boasts proficiency in design software like InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and QuarkXPress, complemented by a deep understanding of reprographics, print processes, and printing stock. She is fluent in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and Xero, and has expertise in database management programs like Redbooth, Maximizer, and Goldmine, as well as e-marketing platforms such as MailChimp and Campaign Monitor.