Maryville, Tenn. — Mary Beth West Consulting, LLC, a public relations and reputation management consulting firm in Maryville, Tenn., announced today the promotion of Mallorie Evans Mendence to senior account service coordinator.
Mendence – a Blount County native and graduate of Maryville High School – joined Mary Beth West in December 2007, following her graduation with honors from Berry College in Rome, Ga., with a degree in public relations, as well as completion of a summer internship with Mary Beth West and other practicum experience.
In her position with the firm, Mendence works with the account team to coordinate campaigns for agency clients, such as Blount Education Initiative and Dominion Virginia Power. Mendence has previously served on the board of the Community Food Connection of Blount County and currently serves on the board of the Maryville City Schools Foundation. She is an associate member of the Public Relations Society of America / Volunteer Chapter.
“Mallorie brings qualities to her work that every young professional in public relations should aspire to, including a focus on ethics and understanding how to manage the process of real relationship-building,” West said. “She has made many valuable contributions to our team.”
Mendence received several recognitions while at Berry College, graduating cum laude and making the academic Dean’s list for four semesters. Other honors included being named to the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and being selected to Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society.
Mendence lives in Maryville with her husband, Eddie, who teaches English at Maryville High School.
Established in 2003 and located in the Law Building in downtown Maryville, Mary Beth West Consulting works with clients to advance their communications, relationships and reputations to meet business objectives. The firm’s services include integrated brand marketing communications strategies and campaigns; media, community and employee relations programs; social and interactive media strategies and program management; crisis preparedness; and special events.
