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AHZJAH NETJER SIMONS P.O. Box 5914 . Atlanta, Georgia 31107 404-272-7418 . asbb6a9a@westpost.

net MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Creative talented with Solid background in marketing, communications, and promot ions provides in-depth insight into expanding brands within key markets by lever aging both emerging digital and traditional marketing channels. Efficient projec t manager adept at orchestrating creative, marketing, and operational improvemen t projects from initial conception through launch. Talented communicator with ex perience in both internal organizational employee and management relations & ext ernal community/consumer relations. Skilled on-air radio and television host and broadcast producer with extensive experience conceiving, developing, and delive ring engaging programming for a variety of audiences. Particular expertise in de signing and facilitating / hosting educational programming initiatives as a core component of brand building strategies. Areas of expertise: * Team Leadership * Communication * Relationship Building * Program Conception, Development & Launch Traffic Management * Marketing * Promotions * Public Relations * Community Outre ach Multi-Project Management * E-Marketing * New Media * Media Campaigns * Interacti ve Marketing Strategic Partnership Development * Educational Programming * Event Design & Pla nning Budgeting * Operations Management *TV & Radio Broadcasting * Broadcast Production*Supervisory/Management Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SEVANANDA NATURAL FOODS MARKET, Atlanta, Georgia . 2005-Present $10M consumer-owned cooperative natural foods market. Manager of Marketing & Member Services Strategize and execute focused marketing/communication plans, and budgets to con tinually drive membership growth, brand awareness, and organizational revenue. D evelop and facilitate an active promotions calendar in support of a comprehensiv e marketing effort encompassing both digital and traditional outlets. Oversight and management of Internal and External Communication, Community Outreach, Educ ation, Promotions, Events, Advertising, Marketing, Media, New Media, Membership, Volunteers, Board Relations, and Member Relations. Played a leadership role in transforming the organization(tm)s back-office opera tion into a streamlined, modern operation focused on efficient project turnaroun d and proactive communication. Opened a variety of new revenue streams while boosting market awareness by launc hing numerous new classes and member service programs and project initatives. Created, produce, and host Co-op 101 terrestrial radio program and the Co-Op Cen tral online radio show, distributed through the organization(tm)s Web site, leve raging this unique medium to promote products, partners, and distributors while providing educational information for the member-driven audience. Increased the membership base a landmark 20% and dramatically increased member e ngagement levels by implementing a quantitative component to assessing membershi p metrics and building fresh, data-driven member relations strategies through co mmunications and relationship building. Established cooperative partnerships

CONSCIOUS LIVING OMNIMEDIA GROUP / THE CHILDREN(tm)S WELLNESS NETWORK, Atlanta, Georgia . 2000-Present Startup health and wellness educational resource and publisher of magazines, rad io programming, and events. Conscious Living launched The Children(tm)s Wellness Network as an offshoot in 2007 focused on promoting health and wellness in chil dren. Founder & Executive Director Launched this startup business from the ground up, building it into a recognized regional leader and central resource in the holist ic health and wellness arena. Strategize long-term business plans while running day-to-day business operations, overseeing up to 10 volunteer and contract team members in the execution of programming. Produced multiple community educational events including the Conscious Caf(c), Z enatia, Art of You, and various corporate Holistics Health & Wellness Fairs for adults. Built strategic alliances with such key industry players as Georgia State Parks, Georgia Organics, Southeast Green, and the Fulton County Juvenile Department. Conceived and served as editorial and creative director of the organization(tm)s well-received magazine. Further enhanced the organization(tm)s educational offerings with the establishm ent of a specialized network of health and wellness experts. Designed a complete summer camp curriculum (FitNFun day camps) for The Children( tm)s Wellness Network and recruited top instructors in the health and wellness f ield to deliver an exceptional children(tm)s summer camp experience. Created branding events and programs such as FitNFunFest, Conscious Kids Club,Ki ds Kingdom Radio, which extended the organizational reach and presence in the co mmunity while providing educational empowerment for families. Expanded community reach in 2007 with the launch of a broadcast radio programmin g initiative featured on the popular Blog Talk Radio network. GEORGIA BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, Atlanta, Georgia . 1999-Present 100K-watt non-commercial, educational radio station (WRFG) serving the greater M etro Atlanta region. Editor/Show Host & Producer Serve as one of the network(tm)s mainstay voices and regular hosts, announcing s tation and program information, commercials, and public service announcements (P SA's), providing event commentary, and introducing shows and other performances. Produce and host all manner of radio programming, managing production from devi sing and developing show concepts to researching and scripting programs, intervi ewing guests, and moderating discussions. Additionally serve as a public face an d spokesperson for the station at community events. Created, edited, and coordinated station publication as an outreach tool in orde r to extend community reach and expand listenership. Conceived, developed, and currently host and produce the well-regarded Co-Op 101 radio program focused on examining local, regional, and global co-operative bus iness structures. Hosted and produced The Conscious Zone spirituality, health & Wellness program. Developed and co-hosted Music is the Message, a hybrid music and talk program. Produced one of the station(tm)s top five shows. CAREER NOTE: Additional early career roles include various accounting positions with commercial real estate and property development / management companies. Det ails available upon request.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Non-Commercial Broadcast Certification Georgia Broadcast Foundation Commercial Radio & TV Broadcast Certification Atlanta Broadcasting Institute Coursework in Accounting Greater Hartford Community College, Hartford, Connecticut

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