Earl Simms Email & Phone Number

St Louis, Missouri, United States

St. Louis, MO

Founder of a Missouri- based political firm specializing in awareness, persuasion, and activation for candidate, issue, and media campaigns. Work with prominent Missouri political consultant to execute launch of campaigns at various government levels. Launches include candidate filing, developing collateral materials, writing press releases and answering.

St. Louis, MO

Assist Administration team in matters regarding records requests, internal policies, and HIPAAReview records requests in coordination with the custodian of records and relevant DPH staff for release.Field questions regarding HIPAA from DPH staff in coordination with supervisor and respond with recommended actions.Review and edit DPH policies for PHAB.

Clayton, MO

Staff for St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas, representing Council District 6 in South St. Louis CountyReview constituent communications, and follow up with Councilman Trakas and/ or relevant County Departments as appropriate. Maintain constituent log of calls/ emails, follow up actions and results.Review of weekly County Council meeting agendas and.

St. Louis, MO

Consult various charter school authorizers across the country on new school application reviews. Review and score new charter school applications and advise authorizers on acceptance or rejection decisions. Consulted Missouri Charter Public School Commission (MCPSC) in the onboarding process of six charter schools into their portfolio after transferring.

Frankfort, KY

Director of the Division of Charter Schools. Provided guidance to charter authorizers and applicants seeking establishment of charter schools. Implemented student centered decisions and guidance ensuring equitable education for students attending charter schools.Conducted reviews of charter schools’ applications with compliance with statute and.

St. Louis, MO

Directed St. Louis operations of the University of Missouri’s charter school office consisting of a portfolio of ten K-12 schools serving approximately 4,000 students.Monitored school compliance and performance, using standard procedures and protocols that include site visits, surveys, attendance at board meetings, reviewing and collecting documents and.

St. Louis, MO

Fill in for Executive Director managing staff and attending events and meetings with key stakeholders and funders when necessary. Represent the Association and member schools on all matters regarding the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.Work with Director of Business Operations to develop and manage budget for advocacy and.

St. Louis, MO

Managed Association’s direct to legislator lobbying in the Missouri State Capitol and with local government officials.Crafted and implemented Association’s legislative agenda, secured buy in from members and reported results. Developed and executed Association’s communications plan to both external and internal publics. Responsible for all Association.

Saint Louis, Missouri

Lobby directly to legislators and testify before legislative committees to promote Council's education reform policies.Build coalitions of like- minded organizations, businesses, civic groups and parents to promote education reform advocacy.Represent both organizations in traditional media outreach through Op-Eds, LTEs, and personal interviews.Create and.

Manage up to 10 associates in field on grassroots projects; built coalitions and lead team members.Create strategies to maximize legislative influence via writing letters to legislators, LTEs, Op-Eds, and hearing testimony.Attend meetings with 3rd party groups and compose strategy; recruit business owners to form coalitions.Led team of associates in 3.

Research legislation affecting coalitions and clients; identify/recruit businesses/civic groups to form grassroots coalitions.Create communications strategies, i.e. letters to legislators/media outlets; set up media appearances and manage public relations.Managed team of 20 interns including recruitment, hiring, compensation, scheduling and performance..

Bachelor Of Science, Double Major In Political Science And Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honors Society)

Communications Media Arts