Nancy Marshall

"We may affirm absolutely that nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion."
~ Friedrich Hegel, 1770-1831

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Position
President & Founder

Joined Marshall Communications
Nancy Marshall founded NMC in 1991, creating and implementing strategic public relations programs, primarily for tourism and recreation companies. The agency developed expertise in promoting economic development and NMC has been recognized by the Society of American Travel Writers for its tourism public relations campaigns, and the Maine Public Relations Council has awarded NMC with its "Best in Show" for three consecutive years in its Golden Arrow Awards.

What She Does
Nancy serves as a public relations advocate and hands-on manager for marketing-based public relations. She plays an active role as a consultant (and friend) to all clients, and directs the marketing and strategic positioning of the company. Clients and the media say it's her enthusiasm that makes her stand out from other PR people.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"It's incredibly rewarding to build a business based on something I'm passionate about, and to build an employee team made up of people who embrace this profession and enjoy the accomplishments as much as I do. We work hard and we have fun."

Previous Experience
Worked in public relations for PBS television station and for Sugarloaf/USA before venturing out on her own to establish NMC.

Career Highlights
In 1983 she won a national PBS public relations award for a press kit created for "HouseWarming with Charlie Wing," a series produced by Angus S. King, Jr. at WCBB-TV in Lewiston, Maine. In 1993 was awarded the first Marketing Services Contract issued by the Maine Office of Tourism. Contract renewed in 1996, when her agency also won the contract for the Office of Business Development. The agency still holds these contracts today. NMC has won top awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and the Maine Public Relations Council ("Best of Show" for three consecutive years).

What's the most rewarding aspect of Nancy's career?
Hiring good people, teaching them the profession, and seeing them become leaders on the NMC team.

Nancy's Resume   [PDF format]

Charlene Williams

"Follow-up is the key to cultivating and maintaining a respected reputation. It is what most people will remember."

Position
Vice President of Public Relations & General Manager

Joined Marshall Communications
1997

What She Does
Works closely with Nancy and clients to coordinate delivery of strategic P.R. services through efforts of entire NMC team. Manages all activities in Augusta office and oversees ongoing media relations. Works closely with database to capture and constantly update information so we can target all communications with the media.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"Challenges are seen as opportunites."

Years in the Communications Field - 10

Previous Experience
Development Director for a private school, substitute teacher.

Career Highlights
Has planned and coordinated hundreds of itineraries and familiarization tours for travel writers and tour operators.

Sarah Fuller

"It would be difficult to exaggerate the degree to which we are influenced by those we influence"
~Eric Hoffer

Position
Accounts Supervisor

Joined Marshall Communications
2007

What She Does
Manages the strategic planning and implementation of public relations and marketing activities for several agency accounts.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"The diverse communication activities I can undertake on behalf of various clients and an environment that allows for continuous learning and professional improvement."

Previous Experience
She has over ten years of paid and volunteer communications experience with various nonprofit and educational institutions. Most recently she worked as a project coordinator at the Kennebec Land Trust on organizational newsletters and conservation property brochures. Prior to that she served as the external affairs associate for Teach For America's Miami-Dade program and focused on education policy research and development activities. She also worked as a communications coordinator, focusing on outreach to the policymakers, media, and leaders in the business and environmental communities on numerous environmental policy issues for Resources for the Future, a think tank in Washington, DC.

Education
Earned her Bachelor of Arts in Geography from The George Washington University and a Master of Arts in Public Relations from the University of Miami's School of Communication.

Career Highlights
Worked with a talented team to implement the Policy Leadership Forum, 50th anniversary events, and strategically distribute numerous reports on policy topics such as Superfund, food safety, energy, forest, fisheries and antibiotic resistance for Resources for the Future. Helped to grow the Teach For America program and eliminate the achievement gap in Miami-Dade County.

Kevin Gove

"Be the change you want to see."
- Mahatma Gandhi

Position
Account Executive

Joined Marshall Communications
2002

What He Does
Writes press releases and advisories, conducts interviews and writes feature stories and other copy for Visitmaine.com. Assists writers and producers with research and story ideas. Coordinates media for special events and assists with strategic planning for clients.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"The diversity of our clients and the nature of their business makes each day exciting and interesting. Everyone works hard to get great results and everyone knows the importance of sharing a good laugh."

Previous Experience
Freelance writer and public relations consultant.

Education
Graduated from the University of Maine Department of Communication and Journalism in 2002 with a bachelors degree in mass communication and a minor in public relations.

Career Highlights
Coordinated media relations and promotions for a Maine Hospice Council fundraiser featuring author and sports columnist Mitch Albom. Freelance feature stories in national and international magazines. Joining the NMC Team.

Anna McDermott

"Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives."
- William James

Position
Account Executive

Joined Marshall Communications
2007

What She Does
Handles the day-to-day details of the agency's Office of Business Development account, as well as assists with strategic planning and implementation for the marketing and public relations for NMC's state government accounts.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"I love creative and challenging work and NMC provides a wonderful environment to do just that."

Previous Experience
Account Manager for boutique hotel in Oregon.

Education
Graduated summa cum laude in 2004 from the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications.

Career Highlights
Starting to work for NMC is the most recent highlight! Enjoyed working with the 2001 Portland Festival of World Cinema as Filmmaker Liaison.

Rose Whitehouse

"Whatever you give will find countless ways back to you."
- Unknown

Position
Augusta Office Manager & Account Coordinator

Joined Marshall Communications
2002

What She Does
Provides administrative support to NMC's account executives. Rose also handles the day-to-day operations at the Augusta office, which includes greeting clients, answering the telephone, mail and press release distribution, as well as database and file management.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"The fact that every day brings new challenges and I am excited to be part of such a dynamic team."

Previous Experience
Worked previously as an Administrative Assistant for 11½ years at the Winthrop Public School system in the offices of adult education and special education.

Education
Graduated with honors with an associate's degree in business administration from Central Maine Technical College in Auburn.

Career Highlights
While working for the Winthrop school system, I advanced several times. I worked for adult education in several capacities from part-time secretary to administrative secretary, to alternate GED examiner. For the past 2 ½ years, I was an Administrative Assistant in the office of special education.

Alyssa Mitchell

"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort."
- Jesse Owens

Position
Account Assistant

Joined Marshall Communications
2005

What She Does
Assists staff with coordination of public relations and marketing projects, targets and distributes press releases.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"We all work really hard but we have fun doing it. You never feel unsupported or stressed out because everyone pitches in to get the job done."

Previous Experience
Worked at Crisis & Counseling Centers as a Communications and Development Assistant designing, updating and reformatting agency brochures and display boards and was responsible for producing the monthly newsletter. Also worked as an assistant to the Music Director at Hall-Dale High School to organize and plan fundraisers and other events.

Education
Small Business Major at University of Maine at Augusta

Career Highlights
In the span of three years I planned, organized and executed more than 12 fundraisers and events that raised over $23,000. Now the highlight of my career is being welcomed into the NMC team!

Amy Charette

"No Watson, this was not done by accident but by design."
- Sherlock Holmes

Position
Graphic Designer

Joined Marshall Communications
2007

What She Does
Develops and designs a variety of print based media.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"Working with clients to come up with creative and innovative solutions to fulfill their needs."

Previous Experience
Two years experience working as an in-house designer producing a variety of materials from packaging to product photography for Saunders Manufacturing in Readfield, ME. One year experience working as an in-house designer on print advertisements and web banners for BSM Consulting in Scottsdale, AZ.

Education
Graduated from the University of Hartford in 2003 with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design.

Career Highlights
Developed and implemented a redesign of the entire Saunders Packaging Line as part of a brand strategy to create a visually unified image of Saunder's products. Created a rhino "mark" as part of the RhinoSkin logo and established its identity standards.

Julie Parenteau

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
- Marianne Williamson, quoted by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 inauguration speech

Position
Web site Designer and Developer and Print Design Assistant

Joined Marshall Communications
2006

What She Does
Designs and programs Web sites and print materials based on clients' needs.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"I really like how excited everyone in the office is about the clients we work with. The focus feels very much like, "How can we best serve our clients' needs?" And this, to me, should be the goal of any company that is in service to others."

Previous Experience
Two and a half years of experience designing high-end private school websites for WhippleHill Communications in Bedford, NH. Three years designing and developing websites for tourism, commerce, environmental and various other clients of Webb Design, Inc in Taos, New Mexico.

Education
Graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. Majored in graphic design and minored in computer science and studio art.

Career Highlights
Created several regional and national award-winning designs while working for WhippleHill Communications. While working for Webb Design, programmed many database driven websites where clients can manage their own websites' data...now that's user-friendly! Getting hired by Nancy Marshall Communications! ;c)

Jennifer Boes

"If what you're working for really matters, you'll give it all you've got."
- Nido Qubein

Position
Special Projects Coordinator

Joined Marshall Communications
2004

What She Does
Assists account executives with copy writing, media relations, and event planning.

Favorite Thing About Marshall Communications
"We work well together as a team. If one of us is faced with a challenge, everyone pitches in to help."

Previous Experience
Served as public information officer for the Delaware Economic Development Office and communications coordinator for the Delaware Tourism Office. Also managed the public relations department of a children's rehabilitation hospital in Philadelphia and served as account executive at a public relations firm specializing in the retail and hospitality industries.

Education
Attended the University of Delaware and graduated in 1994. with a B.A. in English/Journalism and Communication/Public Relations. Completed additional coursework in British and American Literature in 2003.

Career Highlights
Worked with Connie Chung on a segment about selective mutism for ABC's "20/20," garnered coverage for the State of Delaware's biotechnology initiative in the Los Angeles Times, worked with CNN's Jeanne Moos on a segment about vertical fish tastings.