Our January Masher of the Month is Hannah Lord….Sheffield based but a real ‘nationwide’ Mash trouper.

A fantastic and consistently high standard of Mashing….

She has really excelled on the ongoing Lavazza campaign and now feels like the main challenge is “keeping the standard high”

Good work Hannah.

Peter hails from the Southampton area but his enthusiasm for the job and indeed for Mash spreads far and wide.

A real professional who works with a smile on his face and an attitude that really brings the best out of others.

Peter has been with Mash just under a year but in that time has received fantastic feedback throughout his Mash work and in particular for his work in the NHS Choices and Malibu campaigns.

Peter’s passion for all things Mash and his complete professionalism have led to him being recruited as our South Coast Brand Champion so look out for interview dates in the South Coast area soon.

Our Masher of the Month’s also take part in our new charitable initiative we are running here at MASH. For each every job that we win, we are going to be providing an interest free loan to an entrepreneur in need, on our client’s behalf. The way it works is that we provide an interest free loan of $50 to a low-income entrepreneur somewhere in the world, through our friends over at KIVA. You (the Masher of the Month ) choose who to lend to - whether a baker in Afghanistan, a goat herder in Uganda, a farmer in Peru, a restaurateur in Cambodia, or a tailor in Iraq, and WE provide the loan.

It’s a powerful and sustainable way to empower someone right now to lift themselves out of poverty.

Here’s Pete’s response to the great news…

“Hi Guys,

Thanks so much for making me Masher of the month, it was a lovely surprise.

Big thanks to Andrew, he’s been a great guy to work for on Malibu. Always friendly supportive and understanding, just what an EM needs when their out in the field.

After much deliberation, I’ve decided that Bose Patrick, the nice lady who sells gin in Nigeria should get our money. It seems only right that the gin should flow, while I celebrate.

http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=167745&_tpos=2&_tpg=1

Good work Pete! Here’s to a cracking 2010.

Ali Ali joined Mash in August 2008 and quickly became a consistently top performer in his first ever year in the field. Highlights include:

o Top performer on Thorntons Sept ‘08

o Stepped in last minute and travelled all the way to Kent as last minute replacement for Maddie on Virgin trains

o Didn’t make a fuss when we asked him to dress up in some ridiculous costumes.

o Received the following feedback on his first job in a supervisory role (Aviva): “Many thanks for the merchandising staff you supplied for Crystal Palace - all were fantastic but especially the supervisor Ali Ali. I was very busy running around the large stadium, and Ali kept everyone fully informed and under control - a real credit to your agency!”

o Dressed up as Rochdale FC’s mascot Desmond the Dragon

Our Mashers of the Month also take part in our new charitable initiative we are running here at MASH.  For each Masher of the Month award, we are going to be providing an interest free loan to an entrepreneur in need, on our client’s behalf. The way it works is that we provide an interest free loan of $50 to a low-income entrepreneur somewhere in the world, through our friends over at KIVA. The Masher of the Month chooses who to lend to - whether a baker in Afghanistan, a goat herder in Uganda, a farmer in Peru, a restaurateur in Cambodia, or a tailor in Iraq, and WE provide the loan.

It’s a powerful and sustainable way to empower someone right now to lift themselves out of poverty.

Here’s Ali’s response to the great news…

“Well I am shocked…I didn’t expect it at all. It has been a pleasure working for MASH since I joined, you guys are a great team there..can you send my thanks to the whole team please.

The jobs I have been involed in have been a great laugh, I just try and do my best when booked in.

Its great news that MASH are involed in helping provety.I would like to pick ZAIN AL ABDEEN in Lebanon

http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=167507&_tpos=1&_tpg=1

Good work Ali - here’s to a cracking 2010.

Is none other than the mighty Paul Hanson a.k.a. Frog.

Frog has delivered to the highest level all year round and consistently goes that extra mile for us. Not least when recently he stepped in last minute to help avert a bit of a van and stock crisis at some very unsociable hour on the M6.

It really is appreciated by us all here at Mash and this award is in recognition of someone who truly appreciates the teamwork and partnership focus we need throughout our campaigns.

Frog informs us that he has already started work on building a trophy cabinet.

We love a confident Masher…

Congratulations to Vicky Parkinson who has consistently impressed everyone at Mash Towers and team-mates and clients alike through her continued dedication and positive attitude.

When interviewed at a top-secret Sheffield hotel, Vicky gave us the following response…”Thats fantastic news! Eeek Im’ so excited and it is so nice to be rewarded for my efforts, thanks to all the team!”

…and in response to our seasoned questions put to our top Mashers…

You know me as a Masher but in another life I would have been….. a sportsperson, I love sport, so it would have to be a sky sports news reporter, a professional golfer, playing centre midfield for Sheffield United (!?!) or a super hero, banana man was always my favourite.

Im not a politician but if I was….there are far too any things to comment on! Well, I would scrap higher education fees, lower the price of petrol, introduce more sport into schools, scrap the obvious taxes, grant everyone 3 genie-esque wishes and many other controversial things!

In a nutshell,my philosophy is….”The world always look brighter from behind a smile!”

With regard to work - “Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day and of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.”

July’s winner of the coveted prize is Martine George who is based in Leicester and has produced a string of fantastic performances over the last few months and over the 3 years she has been a true and loyal Masher.

Masher of the Month :: July 2009 :: Martine George

Recent highlights include; consistently great work on Anchor (praised by some hugely influential clients at RAF Waddington (Lincoln) and Lambeth County Show!) and Samsung Jet.  Martine managed to work consistent 12.5 hour days in Canary Wharf then drove up to Derby immediately after to do 12 hr days on consecutive days.

All with a fantastic smile on her face. A worthy winner - well done!

Masher of the Month :: June 2009 :: Sam De Marco

Sam has been with us for nearly 2 years and in that time has completed a huge variety of Brand Ambassador assignments. Sam was chosen for the award as her feedback from all the relevant parties has consistently been nothing short of fantastic.

Sam will often go that extra mile to ensure that the campaign runs smoothly. Ask her about a 5am start for a Walker’s job and she may just shake a little but the reality is; Sam understands what is required and delivers consistently.

A worthy winner. Happy shopping Sam!

Masher of the Month :: May 2009 :: Dan Reid

Dan is a seasoned Masher having completed a huge variety of campaigns for Mash.  His background is within Food & Beverage in the Hotel industry, managing a core team of 50 staff.  He was responsible for the organisation of all of the large conferences and events.

His skill set and experience stood him in great stead in the experiential industry and having initially started off as a brand ambassador, he has worked his way up through the business so that he is now predominantly employed both as an Event Manager and an Assistant Event Manager on brand experience activity including TEG, on trade, shopping centres, hit squad and events.

Dan is managing our Anchor and Kinder Campaigns over the Summer so look out for him at a show near you.

Every month MASH love to reward our top performers. The staff who go the extra mile in order to ensure the successful delivery of a campaign. We speak to fellow Mashers, Event Managers, Clients and also all the guys in the office here in order to select our shortlist. We then get all statistical and analyse recent evaluation/performance scores from recent campaigns, based on; Punctuality, Demeanour, Product Knowledge, Appearance and Professionalism and decide on our Masher of the Month!

So you see…it’s no easy street to stardom..but those that make it…..they simply never look back!!

The honour, prestige and downright celebrity status brought to our MOM’s by profiling them to the nation via the blog is obviously more than enough..:)  but we don’t stop there….every winner receives £100 in Arcadia Shopping Vouchers to stock up on black trousers, black shoes…….erm..maybe not!

Let us introduce to you our latest Masher of the Month …..the first Masher of the Month on the new website, the best Masher in April…… - is that enough of an introduction Christiana?

“I’m so chuffed that I’m Masher of the month! Thank you :o)”

a)    I am not a politician but if I was…………. I would quit!

b)   In moments of weakness I……………….. try to think logically and/or call my best mates who double up as agony aunts.

c)    You know me as a Masher but in another life I’d have been…… a jalapeno pepper farmer

d)    In a nutshell, my philosophy is………… work hard play hard (sayings become cliches for a reason!!)

Look out for May’s Top Masher next month!