Kayla Simms

About Kayla Simms

My life Motto;\"It does not do well to dwell on your dreams and forget to live your life,\" every day is an opportunity to make your dreams come true and I believe in seizing every moment to make my passions a reality. Currently I serve on the planning committee for TOYO, recognizing Ten Outstanding Young Omahan\'s changing our community through passion and purpose driven leadership or service, hosted by the Omaha Jaycees. I\'m always seeking opportunities to engage in the community and am happy to connect with you any time. Personally, I am a travel enthusiast and coffee addict. A Graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a minor in Business. I aim to continually build meaningful and lasting relationships with a vast network of individuals. I aspire to use my skills in communication and collaboration to inspire others and network around the world. My career interests include; Human Resources, Recruiting, Training, Staffing, Crisis Communication, Mediation, Event Management, Public Relations, and a desire to grow within my company/organization.

Experience

1. Director of Brand and Business Development

   Midwest Laboratories

   Sep 2020 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   My role is focused on creating Brand Awareness on a National Level to generate qualified business leads. My day to day is comprised of ensuring client and lead generation through tradeshow attendance, hosting client appreciation events, client retention focused on-site meetings, identifying marketing campaigns, executing public relations strategies, and community engagement. I manage a team of 13 employees in the areas of Marketing Field Sales, Environmental Field Sampling and Shipping. We host several company events including the bi-annual Agronomy Seminar and Voices in Food Production. Coordinating trade show attendance at over 75 annual conferences including lead generation at Compost, Commodity Classic, Pet Food Forum and IFT. Success includes hitting annual sales growth targets, building relationships with over clients and understanding customer trends and industry insights. To learn more about our analysis offerings call me at

Education

• Northwest Missouri State University

  Bachelor of Science, Public Relations

  2010 — 2011

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Fashion
• Sourcing
• Lead Generation
• Temporary Placement
• Microsoft Word
• Social Media Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Marketing
• Visual Merchandising
• Public Speak
• Training & Development
• Interviews
• Management
• Team Building
• Account Management
• Student Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Press Release Development
• Customer Relations
• Recruiting
• Time Management
• Facebook
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Social Networking
• Teamwork
• Loss Prevention
• Hospitality Service
• Sales Management
• Event Planning
• Public Relations
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Communication Skills
• Human Resources
• Retail Sales
• Cultural Awareness
• Speech Writing