Simon Tam

Director of Communications at I-MAK
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, US
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Mandarin Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Taiwanese Limited working proficiency
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Justin Chin

I am honored to know Simon and inspired by his work in telling the story of immigrants. Recently, we have been bombarded by images and stories of the disjunture of race, power, fear and access in modern America; however, Simon's work is a jumping-off point for a new conversation to be had that addresses racism and its wide-ranging effects.

Ken Simon

Simon Tam is one of the hardest working and talented individuals I have ever had the pleasure of being associated with.

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Credentials

  • Trained Mentor
    Mentor Collective
    May, 2020
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • I-MAK
    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Communications
      • Sep 2023 - Present

      The Initiative for Medicines, Access & Knowledge (I-MAK) is a team of attorneys, scientists, and health experts building a more just and equitable medicines system for all. As the Director of Communications, Simon us responsible for creating and managing the organization's narrative, messaging, and global brand. The Initiative for Medicines, Access & Knowledge (I-MAK) is a team of attorneys, scientists, and health experts building a more just and equitable medicines system for all. As the Director of Communications, Simon us responsible for creating and managing the organization's narrative, messaging, and global brand.

  • Simon Tam
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • Author and Keynote Speaker
      • Jan 2011 - Present

      Simon's work focuses on the intersection of arts and activism, especially for communities marginalized by the system. To this end, his writing and speaking topics incorporate ideas of innovation, entrepreneurism, social justice, and compassion. As a speaker, Simon delivers keynote speeches, workshops, and panels. His work has been featured with numerous Fortune 500 Companies, including Toyota, Pixar, Verizon, and Walmart. He also has provided equity and inclusion training for the City of Portland, University of North Texas, American Marketing Association, and many more. He has been a featured speaker with SXSW, TEDx, the Department of Defense, hundreds of universities, and the American Bar Association. In addition, he has presented over 100 CLE hours for practicing attorneys, judges, and legal scholars. As an author, Simon has published numerous books and essays. His works have been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Billboard, and many more. The Washington Post calls Simon's memoir "compelling, fascinating, and important." BookAuthority named it one of the "25 best books on the constitution of all time." Simon also hosts the Music Business Hacks podcast for over 250,000 listeners. In less than one year, he created the largest catalog of music business podcasts available and has interviewed world-class musicians, executives, and performers. Show less

  • The Slants
    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • Founder and Executive Director
      • Nov 2006 - Present

      The Slants is a performing arts organization where Simon serves as the founder and director. While it started as one of the world's first and only all-Asian American dance rock bands, it has shifted into an arts collaborative that produces synthpop music as well as compositions for film/tv, theater, opera, and Broadway. Simon leads all business and content development, marketing, booking, media production, distribution, and event production. Through The Slants, Simon has created strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Red Bull, Fender Guitars, Gibson Guitars, and more. The Slants has received thousands of press features across 125+ countries and performed in four continents. "No other band in Portland has cultivated its image as well as...Portland’s No. 1 dance-rock troupe, The Slants" (Willamette Week). In 2018, Simon established The Slants Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to activist-artists. Show less

  • The Slants Foundation
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder and Board Chair
      • Jun 2018 - Present

      The Slants Foundation exists to advance the arts and to promote the development and empowerment of ethnic minorities. Simon is the founder and primary driving force behind the organization, directly leading programs, organizing events, working with partner organizations, and directly mentoring artists. Through the organization, he has helped over 500 AAPI artists in music, film, visual art, and literature. They have worked with #StopAAPIHate, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, and Asian Services in Action to drive voter and census registration, civic engagement, and developed policies to curb anti-Asian racism. The organization also launched the groundbreaking Asian PaCIVICS television series, which helped connect grassroots organizations with artists of color to increase civic engagement in communities traditionally underrepresented. Show less

  • StriveTogether
    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Director of Marketing and Communication
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2023

      StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. Simon leads thought leadership and communications efforts at StriveTogether, as well as social media, PR and marketing support. StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. Simon leads thought leadership and communications efforts at StriveTogether, as well as social media, PR and marketing support.

  • The Upper Room
    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Marketing
      • Aug 2017 - Sep 2020

      The Upper Room is a daily devotional magazine with over five million readers published in 35 languages and over 100 countries around the world. Simon oversees all marketing and communications for the publication. Within one year of working at the Upper Room, Simon has: - Increased engagement by over 1200% across all marketing channels while reducing expenses - Implemented automated drip campaigns with over 70% open and click rates on email - Developed new strategies and techniques being used by other departments and staff across the organization Show less

  • GIMI GEEK
    • United States
    • Retail Art Supplies
    • Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
      • Sep 2018 - Feb 2020

      GIMI GEEK is the world's largest fine art gallery that serves the fandom community as well as an open marketplace for handmade goods. Representing over 100 established and up and coming artists, GIMI GEEK defies traditional notions of the art industry by embracing pop culture themes, providing arts career mentorship and management, and a revolutionary custom e-commerce system. As a co-founder, Simon has developed the business and marketing strategy, oversees all operations, and focuses on scalable, sustainable growth for the organization. He helped build the custom e-commerce platform and directly oversees all communications processes, strategic partnerships, and marketing. Show less

  • Oregon Environmental Council
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Director
      • May 2014 - Aug 2017

      The Oregon Environmental Council advances innovative, collaborative, and equitable solutions to Oregon’s environmental challenges for today and future generations. As marketing director, Simon excelled at strengthening the brand through strategic and tactical initiatives which helped propel the organization forward. He also served on the organization's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee and led the Emerging Leaders Board. Some of his key achievements included: - Developed a new website and overhauling all digital media assets, which resulted in +600% growth and engagement in three years across all channels. - Helped overhaul the CMS to accept secured donations and increase online giving by 50% - Improved relationships with partner organizations, including multiple community organizations of color. - Served as representative to write and speak at events such as Portland City Club, Huffington Post Green, the Oregonian, and more. - Developed and designed external materials for fundraising and outreach as well as key internal assets, such as a brand book, digital/social media policies, and crisis communications guidelines. - Supervised two Encore Fellows positions (IT and photographer/videographer). Show less

  • Portland Community College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor & Digital Marketing Specialist
      • Jul 2013 - Aug 2017

      Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, serving over 93,000 students annually. Simon provided project management and strategic communication for Advancement initiatives and college clients. Additionally, Simon: - Managed the online presence of PCC, including all social media channels, growing followers by over 400% in less than one year. - Plan and executed key events, including a lobby day, Oregon's first-ever investiture with the Governor, and multiple cultural festivals across the college's 1,500 mile district. - Developed and implemented strategies for brand equity, analyzed social media trends, and tracked the efficiency of marketing and advertising campaigns. - Managed relationships with media services and other technology facing departments. - Lead efforts in interdepartmental community outreach, working with over 100 faculty and staff to create greater collaboration. - Created content for the college website, serving over 15 million visitors per year. - Launched social and digital marketing training programs for faculty, staff, and students. At PCC, Simon also taught courses on marketing, digital business, and entrepreneurship. Show less

  • Last Stop Booking
    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • President and Founder
      • Sep 1998 - 2014

      Based in Portland, OR, Last Stop Booking is an agency that focuses on artist management, artist consultation, booking, event management, marketing, and promotional services. Last Stop Booking was founded in 1997 (then known as SBG Records) and has booked, produced, and managed over 3,000 live events across North America and Europe. The Last Stop Booking website features the music industry/marketing writings of founder Simon Tam. The articles have been featured on the ASCAP Daily Brief, Music Think Tank, the Best of Industry Weekly, Music Biz Chat, and dozens of other sites. Simon has also coordinated events for other industry-leading events, such as SXSW, CMJ, MusicFestNW, as well as the U.S Department of Defense and Oregon State Penitentiary. Past clients included Sony Music BMG, Kill Rock Stars records, Lookout! Records, Tooth and Nail Records artists, Marky Ramone, Payable on Death, D.I, and more. Show less

  • Clackamas Community College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Social Media Marketing Specialist
      • Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

      Clackamas Community College (CCC) is one of the largest community colleges in Oregon, serving the need of more than 38,000 students annually. At CCC, Simon: - Developed all online content pertaining to the website and social media channels. - Served as a project manager of interdepartmental/divisional staff overseeing internal and external communications for all three college campuses. - Managed digital emergency communication procedures for the college. - Chaired the sustainability committee, developing events with notable business leaders and organizations. - Collaborated with Clackamas County to develop broad community outreach programs and strategic planning initiatives. - Monitored all technological and education developments to more effectively serve the college's communication needs. - Increased social media followers by over 400% in less than one year. - Chaired the sustainability committee for the college Simon's department was the recipient of multiple awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, including the 2012 district gold award for best college website. Show less

  • American Cancer Society
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Community Relationship Manager
      • Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

      The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. As a Community Relationship Manager, Simon: - Recruited, managed, and trained nearly 2,000 volunteers across multiple communities in the Pacific Northwest. - Helped raise over $650,000 in less than 18 months and procured over 100 corporate sponsors for the organization. - Developed press releases and media outreach pieces in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. - Worked with neighborhood organizations and chamber of commerce groups to strengthen relationships with local communities. In 2009, Simon was recognized by the American Cancer Society national office for his efforts in reaching out to communities of color, especially constituents in the Asian Pacific Islander (API) and Hispanic communities. He was acknowledged by Go Get Funding, Angry Asian Man, Smart Money, and GOOD for his fundraising and advocacy efforts. Show less

  • Ames Taping Tools
    • United States
    • Construction
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Store Manager
      • Dec 2004 - May 2007

      Ames Taping Tools is a professional interior finishing supply store. As a Store Manager, Simon: - Helped manage the most profitable location in a company of 180+ locations across North America, with a budget of $1.8 million. - Opened the second fastest profitable store in the history of the company. - Received 9 awards in superior management, customer service, and thinking outside the box. - Oversaw areas such as sales/rent, purchasing, marketing, staffing, inventory, P&L, and marketing events. - Obtained double-digit percentage increases in sales, rent, and revenue every year with the company - Created and supervised multiple successful marketing campaigns for the Northwest region. - Commanded a task force of managers to gather leads which resulted in the most of new customers gained in the history of the company. - Created documents used for employee training, territory expansion, and special events. Show less

  • In the Light Ministries
    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Outreach/Marketing
      • Jun 1996 - Jan 2004

      In the Light Ministries was a non-profit organization that provided crisis-relief, food/shelter options for the needy, and aid to developing nations. - Directed a 501c3 nonprofit organization that served low-income families and developing countries. - Led efforts for monthly newsletter, fundraising, outreach events, internship program, accounting (including P&L), and all international operations. - Managed office staff in two locations: Temecula, CA and Tijuana, BC, Mexico. - Created an internship program and managed the personal development track, taught college level coursework. - Implemented a reoccurring small-gifts campaign to fund the hiring of additional staff. - Traveled nationally as a motivational speaker at high schools, churches, conventions, and fundraising events. - Directed youth programs focusing on music, theater, and visual arts. - Assisted with grant writing, planned giving, and reoccurring donations. Show less

Education

  • Marylhurst University
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
    2012 - 2013
  • University of Phoenix
    Bachelor of Science, Business Management
    2006 - 2008
  • The Annie E. Casey Foundation
    Exploring Equitable Results
    2021 - 2022
  • Berklee College of Music
    Certificate, Songwriting
    2014 - 2014
  • University of California, Riverside
    Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Ethnic Studies
    2000 - 2003
  • Grossmont College
    Audio Engineering/Music Technology
    1999 - 2000
  • Mt. San Jacinto Community College District
    Philosophy
    2000 - 2001

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