"I'm very pleased to highly recommend Amy and Coastal Marketing Solutions. Back in April 2010, we were faced with a difficult task of not only marketing a professional valet parking attendant service on Cape Cod, but starting the process of re-branding our image and name. Within hours of our initial meeting, Amy emailed us ideas and suggestions. For anyone looking for a professional with a sense of "humour" while getting the job done, Amy Dowd and Coastal Marketing Solutions is the answer."
- Marty Bruemmel, Owner, Prestige Valet Parking, Dennis, MA
Hired Amy as a marketing consultant in 2010, and hired Amy more than once
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“Amy helped me get organized and back on track…as a self employed person wearing all the hats (artist, marketing manager, accountant,…) it’s easy to get stuck on business tasks that I am not good at, taking time and effort away from my art. Amy is helping me with the marketing piece. As anyone in business knows, it doesn’t matter if you have a great product or service, if no one know about it. I am looking to Amy to be my marketing strategist for getting the word out about what I do.”
- Elaine Martino, Owner and Photo Restoration Artist, ANEW Photo Restoration, Pocasset, MA
Hired Amy in 2010 and hired her more than once.
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"I engaged Amy as our marketing representative for the Chatham Maritime Festival for 2010. I was pleasantly surprised when Amy agreed to do it pro-bono. Amy made sure to get our event huge notoriety in all of the local papers as well as the local magazines. We had the best turnout at the festival since we took it over in 2007. Amy was extremely professional, and stayed in touch every step of the way, so I never had to worry that anything had been missed. We were very pleased with the exposure Women of Fishing Families and the Chatham Maritime Festival!"
- Heather Brown Kotel, Board Member, Women of Fishing Families, Chatham, MA and
Small Business Relationship Manager - Lower Cape, VP,TD Bank, South Dennis, MA
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“I hired Amy to help me promote my new store, Cape Kaleidoscopes. I'm new to Cape Cod, and with a niche product line like mine, I knew I needed help, but my budget was very tight. In less than two months, Amy's managed to get us a lot of great publicity and she's saved us a bundle on advertising. It's definitely paid off, as our business is going very well. Amy's professional, well-connected here on the Cape, good-humored, easy to work with, and turns around projects very quickly. I would recommend her to any business owner without any hesitation. She's worth her weight in gold!”
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert
- Suzanne Greene, Owner, Cape Kaleidoscopes in Mashpee Commons, Mashpee, MA
Hired Amy as a marketing consultant in 2010, and hired Amy more than once
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“I’ve owned a beauty salon for over 22 years and like a lot of small business owners, put in endless hours trying to do everything myself. While my business has a good reputation, built mostly by word of mouth, I was very aware that there were people I just wasn’t reaching. With all the changes in technology, there was no way I could utilize all the resources out there. I contacted Coastal Marketing Solutions. Within a half hour of meeting with Amy, we clicked. Boy did she ‘get it.’ In a matter of weeks, she had cleaned up my web site, got my social media resources looking professional and productive and laid out 20 ideas for new marketing programs. The difference in my business is remarkable. I’m seeing new faces everyday that are informed about our services and staff. There is a marked change. It’s one of those things that you say to yourself, ‘Why didn’t I do this sooner?’”
- Suzanne Hatch, Owner, New Image Hair, Dennis, MA
Hired Amy in 2009, and has hired her more than once.
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"I had the pleasure of working with Amy Dowd for 12 years. During that time, I found Amy to be a conscientious and dedicated employee. Her responsibilities included oversight of our Marketing Department which encompassed product promotions and market research.
Amy started with us as a part-time employee helping me oversee our marketing. As a result of the value she brought to her position, she soon became full-time, and within several years was made the Manager of the Marketing Department. She came to us with no banking background, and worked tirelessly to gain knowledge of how to best position banking products and the regulations involved with a heavily regulated industry.
She also was dedicated to keeping up with marketing trends and constantly worked to improve her skills in this area. She is a very quick learner who is self-motivated and is willing to take calculated risks. As a result, our marketing improved dramatically as she took on more and more responsibilities.
As a community bank, we place a great deal of emphasis on community involvement, and I have enjoyed watching Amy embrace this philosophy. She has gotten involved with numerous local organizations, including: We Support Local Business, Cape Cod Young Professionals, and the Community Leadership Institute. She also took on a leadership position with the user group of the market research software which the Bank uses.
As a result, I am happy to recommend her."
- Steve Lowell, Executive Vice President/COO, Cape Cod Cooperative Bank
Was Amy's Boss at Cape Cod Cooperative Bank for 12 years.
“I not only worked with Amy for over 5 years at the bank, but was also a co-member with her of the New England Financial Marketing Association.
While at the bank I worked closely with her on several major products. I found her to always be a real team player. She not only contributed valuable concepts and ideas, but listened to others and ensured that team members felt united in reaching the common goal.
On one very successful project she was the co-leader of the group and encouraged group cooperation and participation. The project was so successful it improved our business banking relationship with our customers over 200%, while coming in under budget and on time.
Amy would be a valuable asset to any professional team. Hopefully, someday I work with her again.”
- Terry McLaughlin, Harbor One Credit Union
Worked with Amy at Cape Cod Cooperative Bank
"Amy is a true professional that brings enthusiasm to any and every project she works on. With Amy's eye, talent and professionalism she is the ultimate marketing guru!”
- June Bertucci, President , Small Office Computer Support of Cape Cod
Was with another company when working with Amy at Community Leadership Institute of Cape Cod & the Islands
“Amy is very easy to work with and is always open to discussing new ideas. She is very professional and carries herself well with all levels within an organization. She has always demonstrated a focus on the customer.”
- Bob Viamari , Owner , Cape Business Publishing Group, LLC
Was a consultant or contractor to Amy at Cape Cod Cooperative Bank
“I worked with Amy for years as the primary web contact for Cape Cod Media Group. Amy was ahead of her time in understanding the influence the internet would have over her business and ultimately how to use it to market her business. I found Amy to be intelligent and visionary in her role at the bank.”
- Kathleen McMahon , Advertising Director, Cape Cod Media Group
Was with another company when working with Amy at Cape Cod Cooperative Bank
“Amy was one of my first business contacts when I moved to Cape Cod. She has her finger on the pulse of Cape Cod and her marketing ideas are always fresh and new. She is dedicated and most of all, she always takes the time to listen to me. I rely on her to help me and she knows she can do the same with me. She takes pride in her work and is always thinking about the big picture.”
- Melinda Baker, Marketing Consultant , Cape Cod Broadcasting
Was a consultant or contractor to Amy at Cape Cod Cooperative Bank
“Amy is proficient in marketing and advertising skills, including layout design and implementation of a wide array of marketing materials. She has successfully promoted the services of Cape Cod Cooperative Bank for over a decade and is very professional, upbeat and accommodating to work with.”
- Wendy Northcross, CEO , Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
Was with another company when working with Amy at Cape Cod Cooperative Bank
“I worked with Amy for under a year, but learned so many valuable skills within that time. Amy was a wonderful manager and was truly interested furthering my knowledge in the marketing field. Amy pours her heart into every project she takes on. Ever the perfectionist, her talent for marketing and creativity is evident in the work she puts forth. Although Amy and I no longer work side by side, she remains a friend and I will always look to her as a mentor.”
- Jennifer Armandi , Branch Service Specialist, Eastern Bank
Reported to Amy as her Marketing Assistant at Cape Cod Cooperative Bank
“Working with Amy on the CLI Board was an absolute pleasure. She was always professional, attentive to detail, and led the group in such a way as to encourage and accomodate true teamwork, idea generation, and action. She always had fresh ideas and looked for ways to continually improve the group's work and impact in the community.”
Kristin Borden O'Malley, Manager of Community Investment Services, The Cape Cod Foundation
Worked directly with Amy at Community Leadership Institute of Cape Cod & the Islands
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