Kirsten Sealey > Vaxa Group Brisbane

Kirsten Sealey

DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Kirsten is a highly experienced marketer and executive manager with a career spanning over 15 years. In this time, Kirsten has held managerial positions in some of Queensland’s most iconic arts companies including Expressions Dance Company, Brisbane Writers Festival and the Empire Theatres, Toowoomba, as well as within the education sector in the UK and as a consultant across a multitude of industries.

Kirsten is a Marketing and Communications specialist and she has used her knowledge and experience to lead innovative and effective Marketing campaigns for small to medium sized organisations throughout her career. In 2015 she was appointed General Manager/Marketing Manager of Expressions Dance Company and the opportunity helped to cement her experience in organisational and project management, strategic development and artistic production.

Kirsten is currently providing expert and strategic marketing and communications advice and delivering practical outcomes to clients as a consultant across a range of industries including arts, not-for-profits and professional services.

experience

Brand Development and Identity Management
Relationship and Stakeholder Management: creating new partnerships and deepening relationships with existing stakeholders including funding bodies, government partners, venues, media and corporate partners and philanthropic donors.
Project management: marketing campaigns, artistic work production, events
Community Engagement
Marketing Strategy Development
Digital Marketing, Content Creation and Copywriting
Team Leadership
Grant and tender writing and acquittals
Creation and management of media and public relations campaigns
Financial and Budget Management
Administration and HR Management

Our People

Vaxa Group’s team are all highly-skilled experts in their respective fields, with vast experience across key fields including Business Development, Strategy, Operational Planning, Communications, Data Analytics, Content Marketing, Crisis Management, Government Relations and Policy Development.

Todd Crowley

Managing Partner

As the Founder and Managing Partner of Vaxa Group, Todd is a Business Development, Strategy, Engagement and Management professional with over 20 years practical experience, designing and delivering business solutions within the Asia Pacific region.

Greg Bourke

Partner – Community Engagement & Business Development

With more than 20 years of diverse experience in business communications for both the public and private sectors, Greg’s experience has seen him take on many roles including business development, strategic planning, stakeholder and government relations, as well as development policy and analysis.

Sarah Morgan

Partner – Communications and Media

Combining her experience as a print journalist and corporate communications professional, Sarah has made a name for herself delivering innovative, targeted and strategic marketing and communications programs that far surpass original KPIs and briefs.

Curtis West

Partner – Data Analysis, Software Engineering

Curtis is a data analytics specialist, business analyst, and software engineer bringing together experience in these areas and his outcomes-driven motivation to deliver meaningful results in a range of business areas. Curtis is able to rapidly evaluate and strategise the leveraging of data and software systems for improved commercial outcomes.

Michelle Connelly

Associate – Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

Michelle Connelly is an advisor to the property development and extractive industries. She is a Director on the Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) Board and a Fellow of the UDIA.

Damian Bathersby

Media and Communications Specialist

Damian has 40 years of experience as a print and online journalist and has built a reputation as an honest, reliable and skilful storyteller and commentator.

Kirsten Sealey

Digital Marketing Specialist

Angie Kay

Communications Specialist

Angie is a freelance writer, storyteller and editor with vast experience from general news on community newspapers to covering commodities for internationally recognised publications.

Paddy Hallinan

Strategic Engagement and Planning Specialist - Government

A retired ADF Colonel, Paddy is a proven leader with over 30 years Defence, security, crisis management and operational logistics experience. His background and currency within the ADF allows for visibility on current Defence initiatives, key stakeholders and Tier 1 and 2 contractors.

Dr Mark Harvey

Governance and Change Specialist

Mark is an Organisational Change Leader and Management Consultant with internationally recognised expertise in designing and delivering corporate governance and integrity programs for organisations in Australia and overseas. Mark has delivered strategic and operational outcomes for many organisations in the fields of business improvement, innovation and value for money enhancements.

Drew Patten

Property Development and Infrastructure Specialist

Drew has 20+ years of hands-on business experience across complex and diverse service industries including development, logistics, corporate real estate and hospitality.