Will Simonds Email & Phone Number

International Business Machines, Corporate headquarters, Marketing & CommunicationsIn my current role I'm a content strategist for corporate communications initiatives and the IBM intranet in partnership with the CIO group. I oversee the long-term strategy and day-to-day operation of our internal mass mail system and digital signage platform. I create skill-building opportunities for the company's communications teams, focused on content strategy, editorial strategy and standards.

I designed and managed compelling communications strategy and programs that enable the sales force, and fostered community development in social media environments focused on industry skills and acumen, connecting peers and leaders, developing a network of experts. As writer and lead editor, I composed and publish relevant and timely news stories via the IBM intranet and managed the global Sales & Distribution intranet editorial calendar, and the quarterly business performance reporting process for Sales & Distribution, work with executives to develop and deliver actionable strategy and performance messages. In addition, I worked with the extended global communication team to develop story lines demonstrating the company’s value to clients, smarter planet strategy, brand value propositions, etc. .

I coordinated the various planning and promotional activity team members for the conference, including web, social and print.

President

Portland, Oregon Area

I managed the horticulture program for a small five-acre private non-profit botanical garden, focused on rare and endangers species of the Pacific Northwest and early plant introductions from Asia and England. I led a staff of up to nine full time and part time seasonal staff and interns and led project strategy, design and implementation for enhancing and maintaining the collections. I was also responsible for the physical maintenance of the grounds, facilities and collections, computer and hard copy mapping and records systems, in addition to network and application deployment and maintenance.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Ornamental Horticulture

Activities and Societies: Horticulture ClubI studies Horticulture and Landscape Design

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.)