Hailing from Colombia and having just recently completed her 3rd year in the field for Mash…we’d like to say a massive well done and thanks for 3 years of dedication and professionalism to Monica Botero.

Monica has completed hundreds of projects for us and never lets us down and always prepares really diligently and thoroughly for every campaign. She is currently knee-deep in her dissertation for her Masters in Marketing - and is focusing her project on Experiential Marketing.

Mashing through the years has clearly inspired her to take her experience to the next level and is hoping to land a graduate role with a top agency soon…

In the meantime, she’s still holding out for that elusive “Salsa Dance” campaign…

Well done Monica from all at Mash Towers.

If you want high-energy in your promotion, then you should look no further than Agata Madurowicz. Agata joined Mash in September 2009 and since then has contributed hugely to a number of key campaigns for Mash.

When Agata says she is an ‘energetic and proactive’ employee in her personal statement on Moogle - she really means it and we - along with our many partner brands - feel the benefit of it as her performances over the last 8 months have been outstanding.

Agata happily agrees that working on the Rayban Campaign at the Isle of Wight Festival in June was a Mashing highlight to date….you only need to look at her video on the Mash Fan Page on Facebook to see how much she enjoyed that.

Those are the kinds of jobs out there for top and consistent performing Mashers so get involved and give it your all!

Look out for July’s Masher of the Month coming soon!

We have decided that it isn’t enough to reward our Masher of the Month with the ‘celebrity status’ our blog and facebook give as well as the £100 shopping vouchers…..our new promise to our TOP Monthly Mashers is that they will be our FIRST PORT OF CALL FOR EVERY JOB  in their area for a whole month. They obviously won’t always be free but we want to recognise their outstanding performance by giving them the first opportunity of work for a 1 month period.

First up to walk the Mashing walk of fame….

Rachel Walker joined Mash back in October 2007 and has gone on to deliver campaign after campaign with consummate professionalism and a wonderful smile on the face. Rachel always responds brilliantly to the huge variety of briefs thrown at her and has often accepted ‘last minute changes’ with complete flexibility and positivity.

Rachel is also one of our main ‘npower girls’ and has contributed to the ‘best team yet’ and we’re all looking forward to the remaining 4 Tests from the end of July.

It’s great to have you Mashing Rachel - Well done!

Congratulations to Emma Fletcher - our latest Masher of the Month. Hailing all the way from Oz and bringing true commitment and spirit to every job she does for us - both here in the office and out in the field.

We caught up with Emma shortly after she received the fantastic news…

Why do you work for Mash and what do you love about it?

MASH have such a passionate and committed staff in-field and in the office what’s not to love?? The MASH staff are always motivated, ready to have fun and work hard to make sure the consumer is receiving a positive brand experience. Bring on the Summer events!!!

“I’m not a politician but if I was”….. I would invite all the other politicians over to my place for a big BBQ, some backyard cricket and chill out time. I would also love a few cheeky wines with the Queen to discuss fashion, ‘Blair or Serena??’ and the antics of John Terry and all other celebrity scandals in London.

“You know me as a Masher but in another life I would have been”…. a pro surfer - travel the world and follow the sun!

Great stuff Emma - you are a pleasure to work with and we look forward to getting you on plenty of fun summer campaigns.

Watch this space for May’s Masher of the Month…

Our March Masher of the Month is the wonderful Andrew Morton.

Andy, Drew - he has many names but his reputation is one of a fantastic Masher who treats every job (regardless of profile) with the same professional diligence and smile on his face.

We spoke to Andrew just after the award was announced…

“Thats awesome! Thanks, I’m just happy to be working, I only work with Mash for promotions, so its awesome to have all this work to do. Anytime :)”

And in true Masher of the Month style, had a few questions to ask the famous one….

You know me as a Masher but in another life I would have been…

“A comedian, I can’t tell a joke and I’m disgustingly unfunny. Yeah a comedian professional downhill skier for sure!”

I’m not a politician but if I was…

“I would definatly have some kind of a scandal, as my life would be so boring without it.”

In a nutshell my philosophy is…

“Not to have a plan, and always be do things that you love. Karma will always help you out in the end! (Or your parents)”

Cheers Andrew - watch this space for the April Masher of the Month

Stephanie McWilliams came on board with Mash during the recruitment and selection process for a top whisky brand sampling campaign at the end of last Summer and she really hasn’t looked back.

Hailing from Belfast - her natural charm and professionalism has seen her build a really solid relationship with fellow Brand Ambassadors, Managers and Clients alike.

Well done Stephanie - Happy Spending!!

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…