ABOUT US.

We are your AUTHORS - a female led team who have worked across global corporates and agencies with a range of brand, design, marketing and communications expertise.

Based in Newcastle, NSW, we’re creative consultants driven by brand-led approaches and forward thinking ideas to deliver unforgettable brand projects.

MADELINE

  • As the owner and director, Madeline prides herself and the AUTHOR. team in providing holistic marketing approaches which enable businesses to achieve their brand goals and ambitions.

  • An experienced Marketing Director with more than ten years of integrated brand, marketing and communications experience across a number of industries including beauty, pharmaceutical and education working for global organisations like Pfizer and Estée Lauder. Her expertise includes retail marketing strategy, digital media, sales promotion, consumer engagement, customer relationship management and events.

    A wealth of education, Madeline holds an undergraduate degree in Communications followed by an MBA from one of Australia’s top Universities.

    Madeline launched AUTHOR in 2019.

GABRIELLE

  • With more than 8 years working in the industry, Gab is a queen multitasker and thrives to provide her clients high quality work.

  • Gab studied a Bachelor of Communication in Media Production which landed her a job at the largest regional agency, Enigma. Working across large scale TV, radio, and photography campaigns for clients such as McDonald Jones Homes, Newcastle Permanent and Red Energy. Through this work she discovered her love for producing and developed strong skills in organisation and management of budgets.

    When wanting to expand her experience, Gab moved to Sydney to work at the International Agency Ogilvy, as an Account Executive. Working with Transport NSW, Gab assisted and managed a number of campaigns such as Saving Lives on Country Roads, Drinking Driving, Speeding and Ride to Live Motorcycle Safety. She also worked in both the Australian and New Zealand markets for the brand MILO, assisting with the development of the products; MILO Protein and MILO Plant Based.

EILISH

  • Eilish has more than 7 years experience working for client and agency side. You won’t find a more creative and dedicated brand manager.

  • Starting her career at Newcastle creative agency Enigma Communications, Eilish worked in the PR & Communications team working across clients such as Vitamix, Transport for NSW & McDonalds.

    From here, she then moved to Sydney to join the Swarovski ANZ marketing team in a PR & Communication role where she coordinated press relations, editorial showroom send outs, influencer strategy and major press events including their MBFW partnership. She also transitioned within the business into a Retail Events executive role, in charge of executing in-store customer events in-line with the business’s CRM strategy and assisting with the internal AU+NZ staff conferences.

ESMÉ

Brand and Content Coordinator.

esme@authorconsulting.com.au

  • With a passion for all things social, events, PR & copywriting, Esmé’s go-getter attitude makes her a valuable asset to the author team.

  • Esmé studied a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Public Relations and Strategic Communications at University of Newcastle.

    She has experience working corporate side at the University of Newcastle in digital communications.

    She has three years experience working in house, agency side and freelancing which has helped her develop skills in copywriting, creative direction, public relations, and social media marketing.

JULIE

  • Julie is a designer, illustrator and artist hailing from Aix-en-Provence, France.

    After an exhilarating two-year backpacking adventure through Australia, Julie found her creative haven in Newcastle, where she now calls home.

  • Julie studied art and design in the beautiful south of France, surrounded by the captivating influences of European aesthetics and culture.

    She has over 15 years experience working in agencies and freelancing across Australia and France, providing her skills in graphic design, branding, art direction, web design and illustration.