Kali Sims

Built a thriving practice assisting patients in maintaining their physical and emotional health utilizing various holistic modalities. Introduced healing touch, meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, movement, hypnosis, reiki, rapid resolution therapy, therapeutic writing, wellness concepts, mindfulness and more to thousands of people in need. Provided guidance, instruction and healing to a wide range of clients, from classrooms of children as young as 6 to rehabilitation groups to private patients seeking comfort near end-of-life. Offering donation based outside-the-box care and conflict mediation for individuals, couples and groups.

Built local publishing company with two friends to promote socially conscious content that matters, attaching important local causes and non-profits in environmental and social wellness fields. Began by soliciting, reviewing and editing writing submissions for online journal publication. Invited writers to perform their works at events we held, coordinated and/or hosted for various causes. Released first print publication, Thought for Food, in May 2020, raising thousands for Denver Food Rescue. This book has been picked up by a few bookstores thus far and we are currently reviewing manuscripts for our next book. Dec 2020 received our first grant from Redline Contemporary Arts and are researching more grant opportunities to apply to. Recently narrowed down hundreds of well-qualified applicants and hired three volunteers to assist us as we grow.

Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality while maximizing SEO. Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.

Discovered my love of holistic and alternative health and began assisting patients' healing by introducing them to mindfulness, meditation and guided imagery and providing emotional support.

Support liaison between Engle+Murphy advertising agency and clients including Bank of America, Citibank, Shea Homes and more. Presented to, negotiated with and worked collaboratively with clients and senior management. Prepared and approved time and cost estimates, proposals, marketing plans and creative briefs. Responsible for gaining and maintaining familiarity with and keeping up with changes in the nature of clients' products, business culture and competition.

President and account executive of Illumedia, a boutique collateral development agency. Attained new business through presentation of creative proposals and strategic marketing plans. Negotiated costs with clients and suppliers. Planning based on knowledge of branding, product life cycle and projection of future trends. Provided personal copywriting services and managed staff of freelance copywriters, artists and designers to ensure on time and on budget project delivery aligned with client and company goals.