Ken Simmons

adbmqm@r.postjobfree.com • 435-***-**** • 362 E 600 S Logan, UT 84321

COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING SPECIALIST

Summary: I have a passion for communications on all levels. I am looking for an opportunity to use my creativity and ability to effectively communicate a specific idea or concept to develop brand awareness, call to action, and ultimately a successful marketing campaign.

Key strengths: Marketing Campaigns • Sales Strategies • Idea and Concept Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Sandhill Media, Idaho Falls, ID 2010 to 2018

Communications Specialist - Broadcast Media

Responsibilities included all facets of commercials radio broadcast.

Worked closely with Account Executives and Clients to create unique and memorable audio messages and marketing campaigns and develop brand awareness and increased sales.

Wrote, edited and produced unique and customized radio ads and promotional copy for Clients in the Southeast Idaho Market and for various organizations throughout the country.

Prepared informational and entertainments segments for daily radio program (morning drive 5:00-10:00AM) and hosted a top rated radio show for KUPI 99.1FM, a country music format.

Interviewed local and national celebrities, government personnel and various guests relevant to our target demographics.

Rated #1 Country Radio morning show 5 consecutive years (Eastland Rating Co.)

Worked closely with several local charities to raise public awareness and funds for deserving groups and local members of the community.

Snake River Glass Inc., Twin Falls, ID 1997 to 2009

Business Owner - Operator

Co-owned and operated full service glass company in the Twin Falls - Sun Valley region of southern Idaho, managing the day to day operations and staff of 22 employees.

Was responsible for all commercial and residential sales at our Twin Falls location, including direct sales presentations with Homeowners, as well as estimating larger, more complex commercial projects to General Contractors and Architects.

Developed and implemented a successful marketing and promotional strategy designed to create brand awareness and increase sales in expanding geographical areas throughout our territory.

Worked closely with local Chamber of Commerce members to develop new relationships and take advantage of other Merchants experience and successful business practices.

Developed and Co-designed a new line of residential and commercial grade Wood Clad Windows manufactured in-house and marketed to high end projects throughout the country.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Associate of Science, Business Management-Marketing. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, University of Utah, - Salt Lake City, UT

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