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C O N T A C T
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Palm Bay, FL
Linkedin.com/micah-simpson-MHS1
E D U C A T I O N
PROF. CLUB MARKETING ASSOC.
(PCMA)
**** – PRESENT
NOTARY PUBLIC, FLORIDA
2004 – PRESENT
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS,
AMHERST
S K I L L S
• Positive and warm attitude
• Autonomous self-starter
• Team player mentality
• Club etiquette manner
• Ensures confidentiality
• Contract/Bylaws expertise
• Effective communicator
• Converts prospects to sales
• Personalizes hospitality
• No task/detail too finite
• 30+ years sales and customer
service
• Works well under pressure
A W A R D S
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
Rotary Foundation of Rotary Int'l
2018
P R O F I L E
Polished, results-driven, Membership Services Director with proven track record of increasing Membership 97% (2020). Delivers passion and excitement for working in the social atmosphere of Club lifestyle and creating A+ Member-first experiences. Serves as the ‘face’ of the Club for prospects and existing Members. Champion and liaison for Members within Club groups; hyper-focused on providing a tailored Club experience, resulting in referrals of like-minded echelon. With 8+ years of hospitality industry knowledge, 25+ years of customer service experience – and a tenacity to learn, evolve and succeed – I am a hit-the ground- running asset to your team.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIRECTOR
Eau Gallie Yacht Club (EGYC) Indian Harbour Beach, Florida 2013 – Present As a Club brand ambassador, drove, procured and retained prospective clients and established Member base – with a respect for Club policy, procedure and tradition.
• Facilitated in-depth prospective Member tours; showcased Club amenities and grounds; highlighted top-notch events/activities/offerings; dined with prospects to complete the full experience with award-winning cuisine
• Worked effectively with departments heads to deliver optimal experiences e.g., Executive Chef, Food/Beverage, Activities/Special Events Coordinators
• Performed onboarding activities (application, initiation fees, sponsor letters, background checks) for Board approval
• Processed transfers, membership reciprocity and resignations
• Hosted Member mixers; attended social events; introduced and connected Members, establishing and solidifying Member friendships
• Served as Executive Assistant to Board of Governors; administered annual voting ballots
• Crafted monthly “Spray” articles; featured Member biographies, events, etc.
• Aligned marketing initiatives with event calendars, budgets and goals
• Executed ideas for increased enrollment, retention, satisfaction and Club value
• Addressed Member comments and issues; provided guest-first solutions MARKETING DIRECTOR/PRINCIPAL
The Surf Gallery Indialantic, Florida 2007 – 2013 Pioneered the creation of a high-end consignment art gallery with grass roots. Leveraged decades of marketing expertise to develop and implement a proven marketing and sales strategy with strong community attachment.
• Constructed a brand-based consignment retail storefront; serving unique elite clientele within a wealthy seaside community
• Discovered up-and-coming artists and cultivated vendor relationships
• Hosted ‘gallery openings’ pairing featured artists/consignors with buyers
• Negotiated vendor pricing; advertising campaigns; budgets and mutual profitability
MICAH H. SIMPSON
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIRECTOR