TEAM


Mark Woodrow - Director, Strategy & Consulting
Mark Woodrow, the Director and CEO of The Galaxy, is a strategist, writer and consultant, specalising in marketing communications and digital projects.

Upon receiving a Bachelor of Arts (Communication) from the University of Canberra, Mark started his career as Assistant Marketing Manager of the National Maritime Museum. He then went on to found the consultancy Co-Communication, arranging the communications campaigns for the opening of New Parliament House and the marketing strategy for Floriade. Other clients included the Civil Aviation Authority, Coles Myer, Esanda and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

In 1992, Mark established the below-the-line division of an advertising agency group in Sydney, handling a number of blue chip clients, including Sharp, BHP, Alberto VO5, Tyrrell's Wines, Royal & Sun Alliance, NRMA, and Patak's.

During the mid-nineties Mark worked overseas with WorldAid and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines in Geneva. During his time spent in London he took the position of Marketing Communications Manager for The Media Trust in London, launching Voluntary Matters on the BBC.

Since returning to Australia he worked in-house as a consultant for Oracle, The Inspire Foundation and Sydney Water as well as 2IC at a marketing agency. He was a communications consultant with a brand consulting firm and an Account Director with a sports promotion company, working with Adidas, Coca-Cola and the NBL.

Early in 2000 Mark established the business 'Marcoms', now known as The Galaxy. Due to the continuing success of the company, Mark now oversees an expanded client base and creative and dedicated team in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. He has been a regular evening lecturer in advertising at the University of Technology, Sydney.

 



Sally McIntosh – Project & Sales Manager
After working in the hospitality industry for over 20 years, Sally has joined the team in the role of Project and Sales Manager and is responsible for The Galaxy’s client relationships and projects, business development and sales.
 
Sally’s experience includes all aspects of hospitality, from operational to management and sales roles, in a variety of international five star hotels and catering companies. For the last eight years she has been partner of Condiment Communications, a small business providing sales and marketing services to the hospitality industry.

 

 

 



Alicia Novello - Senior Designer
Alicia's superb creative talents are put to great use for The Galaxy and its clientele.

Alicia is a consummate professional who believes nothing is impossible when it comes to thinking creatively and getting the best results for her clients. Her extensive experience includes working for many high profile brands such as Nestle, Hyundai and St George Bank.

With the ability to generate fresh and innovative ideas, Alicia consistently produces creative print solutions, including but not exclusive to, corporate brochures, stationery and POS materials.

Dedicated to furthering her skills-set, Alicia has completed a Certificate in Digital Arts and Media at Enmore TAFE as well as a BCA (Graphic Design and New Media)at The University of Wollongong.

 

 



Nicole Sergi – Copywriter & Office Manager
Nicole joined the team in April 2009 as Office Manager and Senior Copywriter. Nicole’s position is extremely varied, splitting her time between clients, copywriting, company administration and trying to track down the where the Director can be found in The Galaxy.
 
A trained communications specialist, with professional experience as a journalist and public relations consultant, Nicole is invaluable to the team and our clients for her ability to conceptualise, write, organise content, proof-read and edit.
 
With a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Communications – Public Relations and Organisational Communications as well as currently completing a Master of Arts (Creative Writing), Nicole brings experience and dedication to her role at The Galaxy.

 

 


 


Emma Yeung – Account Executive
Emma is in her third year studying for a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies), majoring in Marketing at the University of New South Wales. Before joining The Galaxy, she worked at the non-for-profit, youth media and arts organisation, sQuareOne as Project Coordinator.

 

The skills she has developed in her course and work history, has ensured that she brings professionalism and strong administrative skills to her role as Account Executive.

 


 

Nikola Keavy – Finished Artist

Nikki recently rejoined The Galaxy after studying abroad for a year at L'Université du Sud in Southern France.

 

Providing invaluable support to the studio through her work as a finished artist, Nikki assists with graphic design, layouts, photo searches and research.

 

Nikki is currently in her fifth year studying a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at University of Technology Sydney.

 

 

 



Anne Huang – Designer
Anne has completed the 4th year of her Design Degree at College of Fine Arts, UNSW. Anne has already gained invaluable experience studying overseas, at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design in Canada and the Willem De Kooning School of Art in Holland.

She is a creative and committed designer at The Galaxy, with impressive skills in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

PERTH

 

Angela Bonfato – Manager, Digital
Angela has over 11 years experience in creative direction, interface design, digital marketing, information architecture and print design. She has been involved in developing innovative online experiences, ranging from website design, intranets, digital marketing, online learning and multimedia. Angela has extensive experience in project managing large-scale creative projects, with the ability to analyse design briefs from clients to create successful creative solutions.

Angela has proven success in building and maintaining client relationships while upholding a high level of design innovation and creativity. She has worked with Telstra, Holden, BHP Billiton, Wyllie Group, The Match Group, The Age, HBA and Foster’s Group.

Angela now heads The Galaxy’s Perth operation and manages Digital projects.