"Building a team with experience and talent is hard work. Building one that is courageous enough to come out from behind their computers - that’s an even bigger challenge."
James has over 20 years industry experience developing innovative and cutting edge design and advertising solutions and campaigns for a range of blue chip clients including MFB, iSelect, iMax, Telstra and Sensis. He comes to Sharp after successfully running his own creative agency Creative Conspiracy for over a decade. James brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in marketing, design and studio management to further bolster Sharp's unique set of proven talents.
Chris Murgatroyd (Murgs)With 7 years industry experience and a Bachelor of Multimedia Design (Media Studies) from Swinburne University, Chris is ideally suited to lead our design team. Chris previously worked at Cowley Advertising where he gained extensive experience in print, web and advertising design. He excels at digital design and is one of the most talented designers working within the design industry today. Chris also co-ordinates Sharp's social media and online experience and provides valuable insight to clients looking to improve their social media presence. Chris is originally from Tasmania, he moved to Victoria 5 years ago and enjoys photography, cycling and tennis.
Hadley FraserHadley studied a Bachelor of Information Technology at Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand. He has recently joined us at Sharp and is quickly becoming an invaluable member of our team. With a long-time interest in web development, he helps Sharp develop backend solutions for our client's website and online presence requirements. Outside of work he likes to go to the beach, play indoor soccer and game with friends.
Mark Ma (Chunkit)Mark studied Bachelor of Computer Science at RMIT and is an experienced programmer specialising in PHP and CSS coding. Mark is one of our senior developers with experience developing online business solutions, e-commerce and CMS driven solutions. When he's not busy with his technological wizardry, Mark has a secret love for 90s pop hits and Karaoke.
Steph Baxter (Rebecca)Educated in New Zealand, Steph joins the team with a Diploma in Graphic Design and a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Digital Media. With work published in several design magazines and annuals Steph brings a wealth of enthusiasm and a keen eye for design to the team. Her experience in print design and not so secret love for packaging design adds a new and fresh skill set to enhance Sharps already broad range of talent. When Steph takes a break from pumping out cutting edge designs for our clients, you can find her planning her next shopping extravaganza.
Ann Marie Handasyde (Murray)Ann Marie is our organisational expert. She ensures that everything is under control, budgeted, organised and time managed. She comes to Sharp from years of experience working with other digital and design agencies and her experience and dedication to detail has allowed us to grow securely, keep control of the present and plan for the future.
Mateusz Michalik (Honch)Mat has been working in multimedia and web development since 2002. He completed a bachelors degree in Multimedia Systems Design from RMIT Melbourne in 2005. Previously he worked as a digital team leader for 'Rodeo' in South Melbourne and a senior web developer for ESP Creative in Richmond where he worked with Sharp's Director Ben Jarris. Outside of work he enjoys watching DVD's with his wife, playing basketball, PS3 and SNES gaming, playing guitar and watching movies. Mat has been contracting with Sharp Agency for the last few years and has been a key feature in the studio during some of our most time crucial projects. Mat's portfolio of work can be viewed at www.thehonch.net
We are dedicated to cutting-edge web development, iPhone app development, digital advertising, graphic design and branding. It’s our core business and we do it well.
At Sharp we create fully integrated, intelligent solutions driven by strategic thinking and inspired creative. We are efficient, reliable and competitively priced. Our clients use us regularly because we consistently deliver a quality service they can rely on.
It's all there to deliver the maximum measurable return on investment for your marketing dollar.