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Michelle Simon

CLINTON,MS

Summary

Experienced with strategic planning, identifying opportunities for funding and growth. Utilizes relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders and promote initiatives. Knowledge of grant writing and project management to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mistletoe Ad Sales Co Chair

Junior League Of Jackson
03.2025 - Current
  • Secured and managed ad placements for over 30 corporate clients, contributing to increased brand visibility and revenue.
  • Streamlined sales processes, improving efficiency in proposal development and client follow-up activities.
  • Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices in customer engagement and sales techniques.
  • Sent clients estimates of costs for advertising products or services and followed up by phone call or email.
  • Delivered exceptional client support by resolving issues promptly and proactively addressing potential concerns before they escalated.

Program Specialist

Jackson State University Alumni Affairs
04.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
  • Coordinate events to encourage alumni involvement and increase awareness of office mission.
  • Create and implement fundraising strategies to encourage donations and alumni involvement.
  • Assist with commencement activities hosted by Alumni Affairs Department.
  • Serve as advisor to Pre-Alumni Council.

Licensed Real Estate Professional

The Agency! Haus
03.2020 - Current
  • Create marketing material to boost personal brand and the importance of homeownership in the market and generate leads.
  • Chairs cultural committee for brokerage to increase firm's presence and engagement in community through events and community service projects.
  • Serves as Chair of Community Outreach Committee for Central MS Realtors.
  • Educate clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages; through seminars and other outreach events.
  • Multi-million dollar producing agent.

Nominating Committee

Junior League Of Jackson
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Prepare the slate for the Board of Directors and present the slate to the general membership for a vote.
  • Prepare the ballot for the Nominating Committee.
  • Select the participants of the Emerging Leaders program.
  • Select the Chairs for the Fund Development businesses and the Provisional Steering Committee, in consultation with the President, President-Elect and/or the President-Elect-Elect.
  • Prepare the ballot for the Board Member-at-Large.

Chair of Diversity Equity Inclusion

Junior League Of Jackson
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Researched best DEIB practices used within similar organizations to help with creation of DEI curriculum for JLJ.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve membership engagement.
  • Streamlined DEI efficiencies, coordinated trainings and other DEI related workshops for all members.

Creative Director

Simien Media Group
01.2015 - 04.2020
  • Generated online content that engaged targeted audience.
  • Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated them into actionable project plans.

Chair of Community Project G.R.A.C.E

Junior League Of Jackson
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Lead school year-long project geared toward building self-esteem, self-respect, and independent living skills with girls aged 12-18 at Methodist Children’s Home (MCH).
  • Organized and prepared speakers and presentations centered around various target topics (budget, Self-esteem, bullying, communication skills) for girls at MCH.

Sales Manager

Enterprise Holding, Inc
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Led Marketing efforts that increased top 3 accounts in territory 64%, 67%, and 22% respectively by restructuring field sales program.
  • Closed new account that committed to spending $25,000 for first year.
  • Closed 4 new accounts that generated over $35,000 combined.
  • Recruited and represented Enterprise at career fairs for manager training program. Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Advanced from Management assistant to Branch Manager and directed team of over 13 employees to formulate innovative marketing strategies, brand planning, and business development plans and drive revenue growth.

Education

Master of Science - Urban Communications & Public Relations

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05.2010

Skills

  • Community Events
  • Campaign Development Expertise
  • Establishing Vision
  • Strategic Planning and Alignment
  • Brand Development and Marketing
  • Content Curation
  • Outreach Strategies
  • Project Tracking
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting expertise

Timeline

Mistletoe Ad Sales Co Chair

Junior League Of Jackson
03.2025 - Current

Nominating Committee

Junior League Of Jackson
06.2023 - 05.2025

Program Specialist

Jackson State University Alumni Affairs
04.2023 - Current

Chair of Diversity Equity Inclusion

Junior League Of Jackson
03.2021 - 05.2022

Licensed Real Estate Professional

The Agency! Haus
03.2020 - Current

Chair of Community Project G.R.A.C.E

Junior League Of Jackson
03.2017 - 03.2019

Creative Director

Simien Media Group
01.2015 - 04.2020

Sales Manager

Enterprise Holding, Inc
01.2014 - 11.2016

Master of Science - Urban Communications & Public Relations

Jackson State University

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Jackson State University

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