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JASON MARRA |
A burning belief that clients in the recruitment advertising industry could be better served, prompted Jason to take matters into his own hands in 2005.
“The industry takes a narrow focus of what recruitment advertising is, and to be blunt, it’s often after the easy dollar without considering what’s in the client’s long term interests. I have built an agency that recognises that recruitment advertising isn’t a one-off event, but an ongoing, strategic process that’s critical to the success of just about every organisation.
Jason, armed with 18 years marketing experience and on a passionate mission to make a difference, leads the team from a strategic approach. A visionary, he is involved with all client accounts providing invaluable high level advice.
BACKGROUND:
Eight years in the oil business, followed by two years in FMCG, one year as a marketing consultant, then onto New Zealand Institute of Management for another couple of years lead to a change of scene as an agency manager for a multinational agency.
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TARA CHILDS |
Tara has over 15 years experience in the marketing and advertising industry. Starting her media career in the UK working for the 5th largest regional newspaper Tara’s print knowledge is extensive, bringing that over to NZ in 1999 and leading the APN classified upgrade in 2002.
Tara is a founder member of Fuel Advertising working on various clients needs, building the strong relationships we have today.
Tara’s strengths are in sales and creative concepts as well as a passion for training and coaching in the sales/customer service fields.
Tara has a new love in her life except for her husband and two boys – her new Vespa PX80 called Top Cat. She has passed her test and is on the road. Watch out . . .
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ANGIE EASTE |
Angie has over 12 years experience in marketing and communications in a number of different industries from Corporate to start ups and consultancy.
Angie has strong international experience, most recently working as Marketing Manager for an online bank in London managing the expansion of the online business into new European territories. She also has solid NZ experience working in the marketing and e-business teams for IAG NZ on State and NZI brands. Over the last few years Angie has specialised largely in the online channel helping businesses to get a good ROI from their marketing budget.
In her spare time she has just finished building a house so is busy getting the garden ready for planting and hoping the grass will grow!
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MAT GARDINER |
After Mat graduated with Commerce and Arts degrees from Otago University, he decided to start his media career in Australia for News Limited. Handling key local accounts on various newsprint, gloss and online publications, before moving back to New Zealand in early 2010 to work in radio before starting with Fuel. Mat has dealt with a vast range of clients from different industries.
Mat has extensive experience dealing with various media formats and providing strategically tailored market solutions to meet business objectives.
In his spare time he enjoys a wide range of sports and outdoor activities. At times Mat is also known to gamble and enjoy the occasional hand of Texas holdem of poker.
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LISA LEWIS |
Lisa has always enjoyed drawing, colouring, creating and designing and has now racked up 18 years experience working as a graphic designer. Over this time Lisa has worked with a variety of clients from many different industries including agriculture, tourism, property development, social marketing and retail. She has heaps of experience in logo design, brand development, advertising, flyers, brochures, photography, website design, corporate catalogues through to magazine design and production.
When she is not working, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and two favourite girls.
Lisa also has a love for typography, photography, interior design and all things handmade.
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TRACEY GREENE |
Tracey has a varied background including travel, purchasing, administration and customer service roles before joining Fuel to better utilise her computer and design skills. Tracey loves working with our clients and providing the best service and is motivated to exceed expectations at every turn – she also loves a challenge!
Tracey is the day-to-day contact for her clients and assists with their advertising requirements. She also liaises with media to ensure the end-to-end process runs smoothly and efficiently for all and to provide the best customer service to Fuels clients!
Outside of work Tracey is into her sports and squeezes in weekly indoor netball and touch games. She also enjoys walking up the Mount when she has spare time and visiting friends and family in windy Wellington!
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AMY BLYTHE |
Amy studied Graphic Design at Auckland University of Technology before joining Fuel Advertising.
Amy actually loves working! She's enjoying applying all the things she learnt whilst studying and learning a few more along the way.
"I love working with my clients and building good relationships. Every day is different and I love the challenge that creates. Being able to digitally create something that others can only imagine is very satisfying"
Amy is an awesome illustrator and is keen to expand her skills this year in animation.
In her spare time she likes to snuggle up with a good book in front of the fire.
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COLLEEN HANNAH |
Colleen brings strong financial, accounting and administrative experience to Fuel Advertising with over 20 years financial experience. She has worked in Chartered Accountancy, commercial, not for profit and as a consultant as well as owning her own business.
In Colleen’s spare time you will find her down at the hockey turf, coaching school teams, umpiring or playing socially. An exercise bunny Colleen also enjoys cycling, triathlons, going to the gym, as well as supporting her two daughter’s in all their activities. Not to forget being a huge armchair critic of most sports played by kiwi’s and encouraging the Fuel team to bet on every game.
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HANNAH CLARKE |
Hannah has a healthy imagination and a passion for design, particularly illustration and motion graphics.
Hannah loved her time at Unitec getting her Bachelor of Design, learning about the history of art, animation, printmaking and new programs and has been working in the design industry for 3 years living the dream creating and exercising her imagination.
On her things to do this Summer is to hunt and gather Crayfish and loves nothing more than spending time snorkelling and any other activity in or on the water. Besides the beach Hannah loves laughing with good friends and having culinary adventures in the kitchen, which the Fuel Advertising team have been more than happy to support!
