Partners & Associates
Bruce Nelson MA (Hons) Communication & Journalism, Grad Dip Journalism

Zakazukha was founded in 2004 by Bruce Nelson, an experienced communications practitioner who has provided strategic communications and pubic relations advice to the not-for-profit, government and private sectors since 1987.
He has assisted with marketing and communication campaigns to a wide range of businesses including QANTAS Airways, the NSW and Queensland State Governments and numerous private and publicly listed companies, and has consulted to a number of well-known public relations firms.
Bruce has also worked extensively in the Indigenous and ethnic media sectors in remote, regional and capital city markets.
He has lectured at both Bond and Griffith Universities in public relations, communications and journalism courses and holds a Graduate Diploma in Journalism and a Masters of Arts in Mass Communications and Journalism.
James Blaxland (BA Communications)

James brings to Zakazukha extensive experience in the retail and customer service fields as well as practical insights about consumer behaviour and arts and culture.
During his studies at Griffith University he completed a Bachelor of Communications degree, in which he majored in Public Relations, Journalism and International Relations. He has also completed courses in both legal and psychological studies, and was recognised as being in the top fifth percentile of his degree.
James has helped numerous businesses and organisations to improve their overall communications strategies to reach vital target audiences, and has a proven track record of achieving national and local media exposure.
Marnie O'Brien

Marnie is a communications graduate majoring in public relations, journalism and communication & media studies.
Her experience includes coordinating and campaigning for numerous fundraising events to raise proceeds for local and national charities, and working with businesses to enhance their company image through the eyes of the public using the media and other channels of communication.
Taiji Yoshida

Taiji is Zakazukha's international design consultant based in Nagoya, Japan.
He has more than 40 years history as a designer covering a wide range of business activities including corporate ID development, package and product design, and graphic design across all communication mediums,
Taiji's design philosophy is heavily influenced by the Bauhaus design school in Germany and that design must have a functionality in addition to aesthetics.
Leonard Costantini BA
Leonard provides expertise in brand development as a leadership tool. He has skills in strategic planning, marketing and communications, sponsorship, government relations, and motivational leadership.
Leonard's experiences include having directed events and sponsorship for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet in Queensland, marketing and major events for Brisbane Marketing and marketing and communications for Brisbane City Council.
Leonard's experiences benefit clients in many ways, including an ability to demystify brand and marketing issues and to engage meaningfully within organisations to facilitate outcomes that are owned by both management and staff. His ability to work with senior executives at the strategic level and to articulate high-level organisational directions is highly regarded.
He holds a Bachelor of Art from Brisbane College of Advanced Education (QUT).
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At last - an instruction manual for parenting really does exist
With instruction manuals for just about everything on the market, a new book about parenting from a Gold Coast mother of four is set to provide some relief to struggling parents.
Many burning questions are answered and the essential psychology underpinning good parenting practice is unveiled with the launch of author Kerri Yarsley’s The Instruction Manual for Kids – Parent’s Edition.
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Love is all around Tall Trees this Valentine's Day
Aged care provider Tall Trees Ocean View is home of nine couples in their seventies, eighties and nineties who are all happier than ever together at home and very much in love.
Couples such as Blue and Doreen Godbee are overjoyed with the delight of sharing another Valentine’s Day together.
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