We specialise in creating online communities for niche markets.
	We understand online communites because we run our own.
	We are passionate about creating stronger communities by providing the environment and the tools for communities to connect and interact online.

Our Team

	Liz James
	Tim James
	Urszula Richards
	Magda Paradowski

Liz James - Managing Director & Marketing Manager Liz brings a wealth of life experience and knowledge to Lizard Media. She has travelled extensively and lived in a number of countries and different cities. She has a Bachelor in Education and was involved in the education field for almost 10 years, teaching, writing comprehensive work programmes, serving on state assesment boards, and actively participating in a number of school communities. Liz has spent a total of four years living and working in Japan. In 1998 Liz worked at the Winter Olympic Games in Nagano with Sports Illustrated Magazine and CBS Sports. She has achieved the highest level (Level 1) of Japanesse Proficiency in the National Japanese Proficiency Exam held in Tokyo. Liz has also lived and worked in the United States, in Washington DC and then in New York, working as a visa officer at the Australian Embassy and studying Chinese Medicine. While in America, Liz realised the power of the Internet to connect people within communities and on her return to Australia created Lizard Media with the aim of using technology to help strengthen our communities. Liz specialises in project management, internet marketing and internet strategy. As a project manager, she has worked extensively on web based projects for corporate clients such as Savings and Loans Credit Union, BRL Hardys, Nutriplan, LifePlan and Elders. She has also worked with many small to medium businesses, helping them to create a successful online presence.

Tim James - General Manager Tim has a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering and has worked for the past 13 years for two leading technology companies. Firstly with The Australian Submarine Corporation during the build phase of the new Naval submarines and then, over 10 years working for Australia’s leading specialist on site Mechanical Engineering Service Company, Furmanite. Tim held various management positions within Furmanite during this time, culminating in the role of Managing Director over his last 4 years at the company until August 2003. During his 4 years as Managing Director, Tim oversaw the significant development of the companies Asian operations for substantial growth and then focused on the profitable growth of the Australian and New Zealand operations. Tim maintained a strong focus on development of the company personnel, structure, systems, strategic alliances and client service to help grow the businesses. Clients served include, Exxon Mobil, Shell, ASC, KCA, BHP, Santos and WMC. Tim has extensive experience with change management and dealing with significant business challenges. He leads by example, with close communication, a caring commitment to colleagues and clients and a passion for providing the best total service. Tim works with Lizard Media as General Manager. He is also on the committee of the AIM Young Professionals Group and is a Certified Practising Manager.

Urszula Richards - Business Development Manager Urszula comes from a social work backgound, and is an experienced community worker. After working in the mental health and drug & alcohol rehabilitation fields, she joined Central TAFE (W.A.) as a lecturer in Community Work and Mental Health. While at TAFE, she became fascinated in the way the internet could provide support and information - both in the area of community empowerment, and for the students she was working with. She was selected to be a part of the Learning Technology Mentor team - where she pioneered online menoring for both students and lecturers. She was also appointed to the newly created role of Virtual Communities Officer, which she continued until she joined Lizard Media in 2001. Urszula's passion and skills are in online community management, customer support and training.

Magda Paradowski - Senior Designer Magda has over 8 years experience in the graphic design profession, including both print and interactive design. Her position over the last 5 years at one of Adelaide's leading New Media companies involved the design and development of a large variety of online projects, for a myriad of clients including; BRL Hardys, Savings & Loans Credit Union, Mayne Logistics, Lifeplan Financial Group, and Kangaroo Island SeaLink. She has strong creative, design, typographic and marketing skills as well as a passion for the online environment, usability and the user experience. At Lizard Media Magda aims to combine her skills and passion to enhance both customer and user enjoyment of the online medium.