Who we are ?




Who we are ?Atlantis Consulting was established by Karen Cantwell who after many years managing a large Advertising Agency felt that a more personal service could be offered to clients. By maintaining a hands on approach Atlantis Consulting is able to become a true strategic partner to their clients. Listed below are brief bio's of our key staff.

Managing Director - Karen Cantwell

With 14 years experience in Sales and Marketing including 4 years as General Manager of a multi-million dollar Advertising Agency, Ms Cantwell has developed a wide range of networks and experience in the Advertising and Marketing sector. As our principal consultant Karen is competent and experienced in advising clients at management level and ensuring communications and media strategy are consistent with organisational goals. Karen is a competent facilitator and lectures communications students at post graduate level for the Advertising Federation of Australia. Ms Cantwell holds a Masters in Business Administration from QUT with minors in International Business and Marketing.


Creative Director - Amanda Shepherd

Amanda has been with the Atlantis team since inception and brings with her over 10 years experience commencing in London, where she began her career as a junior designer in the advertising industry. After returning to her home town of Sydney she worked for several years in various design studios, where her projects included Newsletters, Annual Reports, Corporate Identity, Creative Advertising, Website Design, Branding, Direct Mail and Logo Design. Amanda moved to Brisbane in 2003 and has since taken on several challenging roles in the design and advertising industry, including teaching Graphic Design at the Southbank Institute and running her own design business.