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Kimberly Pierceall
Prez and Founder of Grotto Communications, Inc.
Kim Pierceall is always interested in what moves people — from energizing people to dance waaaay back when she was a DJ to guiding visitors through an online experience as a web developer.

No matter the medium, she finds the most effective way to communicate important info. She founded Grotto Communications to bring the principles of Integrated Marketing Communications to companies of all shapes and sizes.

Areas of Expertise

  • Web, Internet
    architecture, site design/redesign, content, style guides, search engine optimization, email campaigns
  • Print
    design/layout, publishing, advertising, copy writing, production
  • Strategic Planning
    marketing plans, strategy development, mission statements, budgeting, organizational consulting
  • Communications
    writing, editing, public relations, presentations, key messages, manuals
  • Marketing
    focus groups, usability studies, marketing plans, branding/style guides, copy writing
  • Events
    event planning, presentations, booth/display materials, tchotchkie design
  • Other Passions
    mosaics, writing, music, film, t'ai chi

Education

  • Graduate
    DePaul University, Chicago, IL
  • Certificate of Achievement in Applied Leadership for Professionals
    DePaul University, Chicago, IL
  • Undergraduate
    DePaul University, Chicago, IL, and University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

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James Marsh
Vice President, Grotto Communications, Inc.
Jim Marsh takes abstract visions and finds ways to make them real. Whether the mission was urban farming, national hunger relief or technological innovation, Jim applied his creative business sense for great results. He defines, creates and activates projects from a mere idea to a fully organized operation.

Areas of Expertise

  • Web, Internet
    content and architecture, search engine optimization, email campaigns
  • Print
    buying, advertising, fulfillment
  • Strategic Planning
    mission/vision statements, strategy development, management training
  • Marketing
    focus groups, usability studies, direct mail, copy writing
  • Operations
    distribution, project management, team building and management, database design and management, training
  • Events
    event planning, exhibits, presentations, networking
  • Sales
    recruiting, sales training
  • Other Passions
    writing an opera, cycling, music

Education

  • Undergraduate
    Shimer College, Waukegan, IL
  • Certificate in Business Administration
    University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL

 

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