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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.

 



Lisa Baruch - Senior Account Manager

With over 15 years experience in Marketing and Advertising, Lisa has worked with a number of corporate and not-for profit clients, including HCF, Columbia TriStar, CSR Gyprock, Inghams Turkey, Fred Hollows and Austcare. Her proven track record has given her an excellent reputation within the industry for building solid client relationships.

In addition to her account management expertise, Lisa also specialises in B2B branding, direct marketing and online marketing communications. Her diverse skill set includes search engine optimisation, campaign co-ordination, copy writing and website content management.

 



Coco Griffiths-Poppa - Manager Melbourne

Coco has extensive experience in marketing communications and management, both above and below-the-line. She has worked in both publishing and advertising, as a Marketing Manager for a major firm in Melbourne and for an international advertising agency. She has also been a freelance stylist/producer in advertising.

Coco now heads The Galaxy’s Melbourne operation.





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.





Rebecca Siero - Senior Designer

With a First Class Honours from Curtin University for her Theoretical Thesis in 2004 and experience in corporate and promotional projects, Rebecca is a highly talented designer, specialising in both Print and Web design.

Her impressive skill set includes cutting edge corporate identity and logo design, publication and package design, print and web design and signage design.

Rebecca is Manager of The Galaxy’s design studio in 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.





Rachel Henwood – Senior Copywriter

Rachel has more than fourteen years’ experience in advertising and as a freelance writer. Having lived in the UK, Middle East and Singapore, she is now based in Perth. During her time spent as an Art Director for a large advertising agency, Rachel gained invaluable experience working with a number of large blue chip clients on a wide range of a media, from print and press to television and the Web.

She now writes copy for a number of international businesses. Rachel has won awards for her work and is a published author and international magazine features writer.




Emma Beach - Account Coordinator

Emma is in her third year studying for her degree in Public Communications at the University of Technology, Sydney and is also majoring in Advertising.