Meet our Promotional Branding Experts

Natalie

“Overkill is underrated” – Col. John ‘Hannibal’ Smith

Natalie Wright, Account Manager

Sarah

“Instead of thinking outside the box, get rid of the box” – Deepak Chopra

Sarah McTaggart, Account Manager

Sarah has an empowering energy which allows her to gel with people from all walks of life. An enthusiastic team manager with over 10 years’ experience in the print and promotional industry. Industry qualified and time-tested, Sarah is a talented problem solver who has managed some of our largest corporate clients for the last 2.5 years. Sarah is the oranges when everyone else is apples…(ask her about it).

Bonita

“Life’s a bit like mountaineering – never look down” – Sir Edmund Hillary

Bonita Labuschagne, Account Manager

Millie

“A word to the wise is infuriating” – Hunter S. Thompson

Millie Crossman, Sales Support

Millie has a degree in Event Management & International Studies. With experience working in Sydney & Auckland in digital print and promotions, Millie helps Boost maintain excellent relationships with clients and ensures expectations are not only met, but surpassed. Millie most enjoys wine, cheese, her Dalmatian ‘Boogie’ & getting out of Auckland for the weekends.

Nyree

“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will” – Suzy Kassem

Nyree Sanders, Sales Support

Kirsty

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right” – Anonymous

Kirsty Brown, Sales Support

Karen

“If you don’t build your dream someone will hire you to help build theirs” – Anonymous

Karen Wang, Sales Support

Also known as Karen-van. She keeps our clients smiling, knowing their order is in good hands right through to delivery. Along with a cat called Ramen, she enjoys travelling the world and making Chinese dumplings for our hungry team. She doesn’t miss a beat and is a total spoiler alert when it comes to the latest Game of Thrones episodes.

Michael

“When life gives you lemons… demand to see life’s manager!” – Cave Johnson

Michael Wiehahn, Systems Manager

With a range of experience across marketing, information systems and web services, Michael is the local ‘fix it’ guy keeping the systems running. With a passion for problem solving, he is in his element when fiddling with numbers and making things work. Michael loves a bit of variety and tries to do as much as possible, from hiking down mountains in summer to running poker tournaments every week!

Tara

“The earth without art is just ‘eh’” – Andy Warhol

Tara Holdich, Marketing Manager

Tara enjoys colouring in. She has a treasured collection of coloured markers and large whiteboards. She has almost a decade of advertising experience, developing campaigns in London, Melbourne & Auckland and bringing print & digital strategies to life. Tara glues technical and creative individuals together with her excellent know-how, putting the ‘T’ in boost.

Ronnie

“Everything is in reach if you just keep climbing” – Barry Finlay

Veronica McClintock, Warehouse Manager

Dave

“Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.” – Mr. Magorium

Dave Vaughan, Developer

Summer

“Happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think” – Anonymous

Summer Bai, Sourcing Manager

Summer is on point with her sleek sense of fashion. She is qualified in all aspects of business, and is our in-house super star sourcing the latest products directly from our Chinese factories. When Summer isn’t putting together our amazing customer proposals, she can be found teaching piano or listening to an exquisite piece of classical composition.

Joe

“Human sacrifice, Dogs and Cats living together. Mass Hysteria!” – Peter Venkman

Joe Wharehinga, Designer

Joe has always enjoyed drawing things, and he really has no idea where he’d be if he’d not discovered that you could be paid to draw things for other people. Since starting at Mr Vintage 9 years ago , he’s created many a tee for the New Zealand public – mostly New Zealand Maps, stuff about Rugby, stuff about Cricket and once something about Mince Pie. In his spare time he enjoys long walks with his dogs, the feel of the ocean and the taste of champagne.

Debbie

“As long as we live, there is never enough singing” – Martin Luther

Debbie O’Bray, Accountant

Our Finance Guru, Debbie O’Bray originally hails from the UK and brings a vast amount of experience having worked with large corporations in London, particularly within the Travel & Advertising Industries. Debbie is a qualified Management Accountant and utilises her creative yet pedantic style in all finance areas, whether producing valuable management reports or resolving financial enquiries & providing solutions. She works by her motto “if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well”. Debbie walks into the office every morning singing her cheery Good Morning song to the delight/irritation/disdain of her fellow colleagues.

Rob

“He’s thrown a kettle over a pub, what have you done?”  – Gareth Keenan

Rob Ewan, Creative Director

As a child Robbie had 2 rules. 1. No Coca-cola for fear of damaging every item of furniture in the house, and 2. One Wrestling VHS a year for fear of turnbuckle moves being pulled on unsuspecting siblings. It’s this high energy, natural aptitude and drive that has brought Mr Vintage from his parents garage in 2004, to the standing in NZ popular culture that it is today.

Rick

“If you think the boss is stupid, remember you wouldn’t have a job if he was any smarter” – John Gotti

Rick Kuluz, Managing Director

Rick is the visionary behind BOOST. An established, forward-thinking business leader, his strategic momentum sets the precedent for promotional agencies in New Zealand. Rick is proactive, astute, and easy to deal with. His leadership provokes the respect of his staff, and the ongoing business of customers, business partners and stakeholders. In-between VIP tasks, he likes to have a laugh with his comrades.