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Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Simms Electronics is an embedded electrical engineering firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We focus on hardware design, software design, IoT products, monitoring and sensing products for OEMs.We approach all of our projects with a creative, openly collaborative, entrepreneurial point of view which helps to build a trust with our clients that shows we truly have their best interest in mind. Most of our projects start during the concept stage of product development and we take it through the R&D process, technology selection, hardware/software design, agency certifications and finally into manufacturing. As a result, we enjoy long term relationships with most of our clients, many of whom see us as their innovation partner and return to us to develop their new products or to upgrade their existing products. We take great pride in the longevity of all of our relationships including those with our vendors and suppliers. Life and work is much more fun when it comes from a place of good humor, trust and integrity. Specialities: Client relations, new client development, interpersonal communications, project management, vendor relations, copywriting, strategic planning, marketing.In 2012, Simms Electronics launched Simms Energy, an OEM product division focused on developing connected web-enabled products that utilize sensors and cloud analytics.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Simms Energy was founded as the OEM product division of Simms Electronics. We work with OEMs to develop products based on our proprietary technology. Specialities: Vendor relations, client relations, copywriting, marketing communications, business development.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I wrote, designed and produced user manuals for digital sound distribution products that are sold in the professional audio market. Many of these products are still being sold worldwide.Specialties: Quark Xpress, InDesign, Illustrator, copywriting, layout design.

I stayed home with my children. They are small for such a short time and once they've grown, you can never get it back.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

In this role, I managed projects for the Metro Health Hospital Foundation. I produced their annual black-tie fundraising gala, managed internal fundraising campaigns and worked directly with the foundation board of directors.Specialities: Public Relations, event planning, fundraising.The Metro Health Hospital Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports the work of Metro Health, an integrated healthcare system that includes a 208 bed general acute-care osteopathic teaching, neighborhood physician offices, and heart and cancer centers in West Michigan.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

As part of the Internal Communications team for Meijer Inc., I collaborated with leadership companywide to produce multi-media (video, print and online) communications. My team coordinated annual employee recognition galas. I wrote news articles about employee successes, reported from the public relations and political affairs teams to produce right-on-time internal company news.Specialities: Copywriting, editing, corporate communications, event planning.Meijer is a 75-year old family owned supermarket business based in West Michigan with over 190 stores spread across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Meijer has 60,000 employees who support a system of supermarkets, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I had the privilege of working with executive Meijer leadership and other prominent business leaders to coordinate a major capital campaign for the Frederik Meijer Gardens. The funds we raised where used for expanding the existing buildings and the commissioning (and delivery) of the Da Vinci Horse, a 24 foot bronze sculpture based on an unfinished work of Leonardo Da Vinci that is on permanent display in the Gardens. Specialities: Volunteer coordination, fundraising events, copywriting, database management, public relations.The Meijer Gardens, a botanic garden and internationally acclaimed sculpture park is situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fred Meijer, Founder of Meijer Inc., founded the Gardens out of his love of community and the Arts. It is rated among the top 30 must see museums in the world.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I managed the front office including payroll, accounts payable and developing marketing materials for a then start-up business. Corporate Live (formally Corporate Sound) was founded in 1996 by Simms Electronics owner, Matt Simms and his partner Paul Winkler. Since opening for business, Corporate Live has proven itself as a premier sound and audio production company in West Michigan. Corporate Live serves many national corporate clients and the largest entertainment venues in Michigan.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Teacher at West Godwin Elementary School.

Bachelor Of Science, Education

Activities and Societies: Outdoor Club

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