StratHouse principal
Karen Cartwright
As StratHouse co-founder and principal, Karen brings big business acumen, local market connections and an attention-to-detail approach that delivers informed and effective strategies to StratHouse clients.
Karen is a degree-qualified marketing, public relations and sponsorship professional who spent 16 years with multi-nationals Nestle and Uncle Tobys. Her time in the corporate world included ten years marketing global brands and six years managing public relations and sponsorships, including elite sport ambassadors.
Through her involvement in Geelong since 2008, Karen has developed strong relationships and an understanding of the tapestry of people, organisations and sentiments that shape the Geelong business and community environments.
Karen's strategic thought process, creativity and insight equip her to deliver on the full breadth of brand marketing, communication and engagement services. Consistently positive results and long-lasting client partnerships are testament to the respect and care given to her work.
StratHouse associates
Writer
Noel Murphy
Noel is an extraordinary writer with a wealth of knowledge as a journalist, editor, media strategist and communications adviser. For over 30 years he has told the stories of astronauts, business leaders, politicians, developers, sports stars, rock stars, actors, vice chancellors, doctors, judges – even great train robbers. During Noel's time with News Ltd and Fairfax he analysed and wrote masthead commentaries on politics, economics, industry, health, education, sport, community and much more. His skill in articulating a brand's proposition delivers communication that resonates with key audiences.
Designer
Marc Mundy
Marc is a passionate and award-winning creative communicator who has worked in the design industry since 1995. His experience ranges from creative roles for large corporate clients such as Nike, Telecom, Sony, Coca-Cola, Netspace and Hocking Stuart – through to small start-up businesses. Marc creates brilliant branding, print and online solutions to meet client needs. His work has featured in a number of design awards and appeared in design publications.
Photographer
Alan Barber
Alan is a photographer and photojournalist with two decades of experience working with news media and corporate clients. As a familiar presence working local events and announcements he has developed relationships and local area understanding that empowers StratHouse clients. His newsroom exposure arms him with a thorough appreciation for what publishers require and the type of photos that make the cut. Alan will employ whatever tool is necessary to achieve the strongest image and maximum publicity including drone, underwater or instant file transfer.
StratHouse will bring together a team to meet project needs or readily work as an integral part of an established client team. We also collaborate with the region’s leading service providers to create collateral and events that hit the mark.