Experience

Kelly Simon Properties, LLC

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Realtor Associate

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Kelly Simon Properties is a boutique real estate firm located in Houston Heights. Kelly Simon Properties is a boutique real estate firm located in Houston Heights.



Keller WIlliams The Metropolitan

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Realtor

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2017

  My clients rely on my in-depth marketing experience, superb negotiating skills, accurate market analytics and straight forward approach to home buying and selling when the buy, sell or rent with me. My clients rely on my in-depth marketing experience, superb negotiating skills, accurate market analytics and straight forward approach to home buying and selling when the buy, sell or rent with me.



Vickers Visibility Consulting

• Principal

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2015

  As a public relations consultant, I provide planning and execution of strategies designed to meet key marketing endeavors for small businesses. Developed social media strategies for a start up, chef driven mobile food unit that resulted in a 10 times larger audience and a period of corresponding increase in traffic. Design distinct brand identification packages, including logo design, with focus on scalable production to meet client's budget expectations Author business plans, supported with strong research and competition analysis that have been successful as part of a strategy to gain needed start up capital Successfully develop relationships with key media, garnering earned article placements Create trade show and niche marketing pieces with clear understanding of audience call to action. Show less



Llama's Peruvian Creole

• United States
• Restaurants

• Marketing and Public Relations Consultant

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  Brand development, community management, marketing and public relations campaign development and execution for chef-driven Peruvian food trailer in downtown Austin. Brand development, community management, marketing and public relations campaign development and execution for chef-driven Peruvian food trailer in downtown Austin.



Terra Verte Trading

• Oil and Gas

• Director, Operations and Investor Relations

  • May 2009 - Jun 2013

  Terra Verte Trading, LP is a hedge fund focusing on niche trading markets in energy commodities. Coordinated Investor Relations including ongoing performance reporting and tax-related inquiries Supervised financial operations such as fund administration, planning, accounts receivable and accounts payable while serving as the primary liaison with outside fund management, auditors and tax professionals Responsible for company-wide human resources (hiring, benefits administration, and payroll) Administered an annual operating budget of more than $1.2 million and oversees expenses for investment funds totaling more than $30 million Monitored industry news and analysis market impact Fulfilled reporting obligations with regulators including the National Futures Association and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Show less


Public House Heights
• United States
• Restaurants
• Visual Arts Curator and Promoter

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

TCT Data LLC
• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Marketing Consultant

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2012

Champagne Brothers
• United States
• Real Estate
• Promotions and Marketing Consultant

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2012


Wade Wilson Art

• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 2007 - 2009

  Wade Wilson Art, LLC is a contemporary gallery specializing in concrete painting and abstract art in all medium. Artists represented by the gallery include Yigal Ozeri, Virgil Grotfeldt, Joseph Marioni, Jill Moser, Mark Williams, Dick Wray, Tom Berg, Lucinda Cobley and Michael Guidry. Managed a team of staff, interns and consultants while responsible for execution of key business function including art handling, facility maintenance, marketing, event management, eCommerce and general operations Developed client relationships and placed artworks from locally and internationally acclaimed visual artists Arranged for transportation, storage and installation of artworks from domestic and international locations, adhering to the highest preservation standards in the industry Assisted with curation of solo and group exhibitions and placement of works in residential and corporate settings for clients Prepared presentations of works for clients, outside consultants and interior decorators using both traditional print and multimedia solutions Managed public relations and marketing efforts, significantly contributing to the gallery’s well developed recognition in the community Supervised all accounting function for the business including planning and payroll Designed, edited and coordinated production of exhibition catalogs Organized Art4Life fundraising event and auction benefiting AIDS Foundation Houston Show less



20K Group, LLC

• Account Executive

  • 2004 - 2007

  20K Group, LLC is a public relations firm specializing in executive training and coaching, presentation skills, media training, issues management, brand awareness and public and community relations. Executed media relations campaigns for the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston for local outlets resulting in coverage of exhibitions, events and fine art reviews Provided national media relations support for The Brilliant Lecture Series visiting lecture series, including overseeing public relations efforts in conjunction with Sidney Poitier lecture Assisted with BG Group-sponsored Simon Townsley photography exhibition at Heritage Hall via coordination with FotoFest and publicity campaign Offered core support to media relations efforts in conjunction with Houston Habitat for Humanity, including events in the national spotlight such as Oprah Winfrey’s post-Hurricane Katrina housing relief effort Provided additional media relations and special events support for a variety of clients including Prepared 4 Life, Harris County Summer Olympics and Giveline Assisted with corporate communications and speaker trainings, developing materials for both training and presentation speaking points and visuals for corporate clients Aided with business development efforts including creation of proposals Show less



Houston Habitat for Humanity

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Events Manager

  • 2001 - 2004

  Houston Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization working to eliminate substandard housing by helping hard-working, low-income families purchase homes at cost, with a zero-interest loan. Working with donors and volunteers from corporate and faith-based organizations, Houston Habitat has built more than 900 homes in Harris County. Oversaw public relations and special projects as part of the fund development team Hosted multiple successful fundraising events, including a breakfast which netted more than $500,000 in gifts and served as a model for subsequent events Worked directly with board members on ongoing fundraising efforts and special projects including serving as staff liaison for the development of an organization-wide strategic plan Worked on multiple special projects with Habitat for Humanity International and national sponsors including the National Football League, Major League Baseball and the Essence Music Festival Show less


Hermann Park Conservancy
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Development Assistant

  • 1998 - 1999