Tamra Simmons

• Atlanta, GA

Hi, I'm Tamra Simmons. Welcome to my profile!

Tamra Simmons's Bio:

Tamra Simmons's Experience:

• Director of Marketing at The Rising Star Media Group

  January 2013 - May 2014

  Implement and oversee the operation of the TRSG. Create Lead Generation sales and build an efficient program to operate on a daily system for TRSG. We have worked with mainstream and indie artists. Major - Music Labels and Artists - Urban Konvict/Global Artists Group (Ray Lavender), Mizay Entertainment/BrickSquad Monopoly/Asylum/Warner Bros/Sony Music/Sony RED (Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, Wooh Da Kid, Oj Da Juiceman), Rap Snacks/Maybach Music Group (Meek Mill, Dave Patten, Rick Ross), Sean Garret, Producer/Artist (Drumma Boy AKA D-Boy Fresh), HAH Enterprises/New Era Talent Agency (Shawty Lo, Diamond, and Fabo), Interscope Records (Roscoe Dash), No Limit Forever (Romeo Miller) Independent - Music Labels and Artists - Urban | Pop Derrty Entertainment (Lil STL), Mizay Entertainment/BrickSquad Monopoly/Asylum/Warner Bros/Sony RED (One Thurd, Tarvoria, Lola Monroe, Jeremy Greene, Bo Deal, and KayO Redd), nNo, D.G. Yola, Faculty Entertainment (B Stacks) Gabbie Grace Film and Theatre, Patchwerk Records (Southwest Click) Faculty Entertainment, Nimbus Universal Records (DJ Unk, Cali The Kidd, Audio Junkeez), Crown King Productions/CKP (T.R.E), The Brand Agency (Future and Rocko: Email marketing only) Unsigned Artists - Pop | Urban | RnB Gospel Sector - Urban Millie Boy Musik Group, Gospel Artist (B Chase Williams), Producer/Artist Dre Cole Non for Profit - Government | Entertainment | Education Job Corps/ CHP International, MEE Worldwide Charities, Blessing In The Sky, Bridge Da Gap Foundation The Rising Star Group staff has worked and assisted projects with the following brands: Q3030 Networks, Disturbing Da Peace Records (DTP), Time2Shine Concert Series, A3C Hip Hop Festival, Learnthemusicbusiness.com, Nekarazzi.com, Patchwerk Recording Studios, BET's Tiny and Toya Show and more.

• Child Appointed Special Advocate at CASA

  April 2008 - December 2013

  Volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child's life; parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them.

• Senior Publicist and Marketing Director at XL Squad Entertainment

  August 2013 - September 2013

  Producer of 10 series comedy sitcom "Passport". Operated as casting agent for sitcom. Casted lead actresses for sitcom. Provide social media marketing plan for sitcom. Coordinated production meetings.

• Executive Creative Director at Mach 1 Music

  February 2013 - June 2013

  Responsible for setting up the social media marketing departments of Mach 1 Music in the direction specified by company leadership. Working with the executive team, develops short- and long-term strategies and goals to meet specified targets. Responsible for developing and overseeing the marketing budget and implementing marketing strategies. Represent the company at events and meetings and supervise the development of marketing materials to maintain a consistent brand and enhance the company's image and public awareness.

• Director of Sales and Marketing at Mach 1 Music

  February 2013 - June 2013

  Responsible for setting up the social media marketing departments of Mach 1 Music in the direction specified by company leadership. Working with the executive team, develops short- and long-term strategies and goals to meet specified targets. Responsible for developing and overseeing the marketing budget and implementing marketing strategies. Represent the company at events and meetings and supervise the development of marketing materials to maintain a consistent brand and enhance the company's image and public awareness.

• Arbitration Specialist for NNA and BBB at Nissan North America

  January 2010 - October 2011

  Served as a resource for Nissan staff regarding multiple state lemon laws. Resolved lemon law claims thru third party contacts. Negotiated issues with consumer and consumer agencies including scheduling appointments, investigating issues, and documenting concerns. Interfaced with Consumer Affairs, dealerships, regional field personnel, legal counsel, and engineering departments regarding conflict resolution Evaluated each incoming case from consumers, dealerships, attorneys, regulatory agencies, and Better Business Bureau Auto line, in reference to alleged Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty issues. Negotiated settlements directly with consumers, dealers, third-party contact and regional personnel through strong verbal and written communication. Ensured the Nissan vendor had the appropriate documentation required to effect vehicle repurchase and title transfer. Reviewed final repair attempt demands and arranged for inspections and/or repairs within the required time frames. Identified best practices for potential Dispute Resolution Team and standard operating procedures by way of enhancement and implementation. Scheduled investigation of consumer vehicles related to thermal incidents, brake allegations, and unintended acceleration claims. Identified and communicated customer service agents handling breakdowns which resulted in customer escalations and repurchase requests.

• Arbitration Specialist for NNA and BBB at Nissan North America

  January 2010 - October 2011

  Served as a resource for Nissan staff regarding multiple state lemon laws. Resolved lemon law claims thru third party contacts. Negotiated issues with consumer and consumer agencies including scheduling appointments, investigating issues, and documenting concerns. Interfaced with Consumer Affairs, dealerships, regional field personnel, legal counsel, and engineering departments regarding conflict resolution Evaluated each incoming case from consumers, dealerships, attorneys, regulatory agencies, and Better Business Bureau Auto line, in reference to alleged Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty issues. Negotiated settlements directly with consumers, dealers, third-party contact and regional personnel through strong verbal and written communication. Ensured the Nissan vendor had the appropriate documentation required to effect vehicle repurchase and title transfer. Reviewed final repair attempt demands and arranged for inspections and/or repairs within the required time frames. Identified best practices for potential Dispute Resolution Team and standard operating procedures by way of enhancement and implementation. Scheduled investigation of consumer vehicles related to thermal incidents, brake allegations, and unintended acceleration claims. Identified and communicated customer service agents handling breakdowns which resulted in customer escalations and repurchase requests.

• Employment Law Litigation Paralegal at Law Offices of Donald D

  January 2005 - January 2010

  Reported directly to six attorney's with broad ranged responsibilities that encompass timely and complex preparation of cases from discovery to trial phases. Coordinated multifaceted office functions encompassing court calendar management, retainment of court reporters, and scheduling of conference rooms for deposition proceedings. Liaison between clients, attorneys, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and opposing counsels. Ensured open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines through execution of dated correspondence. Performed computerized and law library research regarding cases in order to obtain and gather case-relevant data and materials. Prepared content-specific cases for attorney's reflecting proper documentation and supporting forms to use during client presentations. Maintained ongoing communication between attorneys and clients from point of referral/discovery to trial phase. Facilitated and expedited case settlements that were awarded. Trained new employees and assist manager and office staff with answering multi-line phones, office errands, and preparing office functions.

• Employment Law Litigation Paralegal at Law Offices of Donald D

  January 2005 - January 2010

  Reported directly to six attorney's with broad ranged responsibilities that encompass timely and complex preparation of cases from discovery to trial phases. Coordinated multifaceted office functions encompassing court calendar management, retainment of court reporters, and scheduling of conference rooms for deposition proceedings. Liaison between clients, attorneys, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and opposing counsels. Ensured open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines through execution of dated correspondence. Performed computerized and law library research regarding cases in order to obtain and gather case-relevant data and materials. Prepared content-specific cases for attorney's reflecting proper documentation and supporting forms to use during client presentations. Maintained ongoing communication between attorneys and clients from point of referral/discovery to trial phase. Facilitated and expedited case settlements that were awarded. Trained new employees and assist manager and office staff with answering multi-line phones, office errands, and preparing office functions.

• Executive Creative Director at Syncfox

  July 2013

  SyncFox is a production company for music supervisors, film directors, producers and more. This company allows music supervisors and film directors to look thru a catalogue of music to fit their needs. Producers are exclusively selected to add their production to the catalogue where music supervisors can easily sift thru and choose from. SyncFox allows producers the ability to have their music heard for tv, film and music placements. As the Creative Director the following are my tasks: Directing the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools, processes, expectations, work style and other elements support the strategic goals and brand of SyncFox o Ensuring that the creative function operates in an efficient, profitable manner o Ensuring that our creative product remains leading edge and ahead of our competition o Ensuring that our high quality of creative and production is upheld, maintaining consistently high standards for him/herself and others on the team o Delivering strategic communication solutions that help our clients attain their marketing and communications objectives o Listening, asking, hearing, prioritizing and translating client situation, marketing goals and information into strategic brand concepts, voice, messages and rationales o Collaborating and contributing to the creative process as a leader of a creative team, and as a member of the account team o Co-leading the unified creative/account management process in order to execute on client projects o Writing and presenting cohesive and persuasive rationales for campaign approaches o Leading the unified process of marketing/concept/design and post-production execution o Leading the unified process of marketing/concept/design and interactive/web/video/motion graphics o Ensuring the professional development and readiness of the creative team

• Chief Executive Officer at Revitalized Marketing Group

  December 2011

  Founder of Revitalized Marketing Group and M&M Entertainment. RMG is a marketing company of course. More than that; we are entrepreneurs, social media developers, hard workers, friends, family, and the people that make your life better. As the founder of Revitalized Marketing Group, I have a deep experience with implementation of online community and blogging platforms that broaden reach, accelerate conversion and reduce cost of marketing all in one. We have partners nationally and internationally and assist with branding, product licensing, social media and digital marketing. We also have expanded our company to manage artists around the world. Currently we manage several well-known artists promote and brand their names. We also assist clients in media roles and have assisted several clients with roles on VH1 Single Ladies and other casting roles. We're a one-stop shop for all of your marketing, branding, licensing and entertainment needs.

• Child Appointed Special Advocate at CASA

  April 2008

  Volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child's life; parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them.

• Blogger at JackThriller.com

  October 2014

  Social Media Marketing, blogging, recruitment & training of bloggers, advertising, graphic design, social media, video, audio, ecommerce), Wordpress and database optimization. Provide blog content for up and coming hip hop artists along with media interviews.

• Celebrity Endorsements/Product Licensing Agent/Marketing Expert at Nati Celebrity Services

  September 2014

  Nati Celebrity Services, Inc. Award winning PR Firm for today's top celebrities, recording artists, actors, athletes, and entertainers. Assist with bridging the gap between commercial products/brands with celebrity actors, actresses, athletes and entertainers. Assist with social media marketing campaigns for celebrities and those of influence and power. www.naticelebs.com

• Director of Operations and Marketing at Fall of Fame Music Group (FFMG)

  January 2014

  FFMG is an indie label that was formed in 2013. This label serves as a platform to propel your everyday artist into a national and recognizable brand. The FFMG family consists of today's hottest indie artists, producers, songwriters and a network of over fifty key note music executives. With recently signing the artist J.Reu, who was formally signed to Def Jam/Game Face Records and Hook Banditz Music Group, the FFMG family is proud to announce him as our first signed national artist. President/COO- Ms. Simmons manages and directs all aspects of the company's worldwide operations, beginning at the point an artist is signed to the label through the marketing and sales of the music in the United States and abroad, and overseeing the administration and human resources concerns. Artist Repertoire: Ms. Simmons oversees the A&R division of FFMG record label and is responsible for finding new recording artists and bringing them to the record company. With the background she possess with working with indie and major artists she understands the current tastes of the market and how to b able find artists that will be commercially successful.

• Director of Marketing and Communications at Syncfox

  July 2013

  SyncFox is a production company for music supervisors, film directors, producers and more. This company allows music supervisors and film directors to look thru a catalogue of music to fit their needs. Producers are exclusively selected to add their production to the catalogue where music supervisors can easily sift thru and choose from. SyncFox allows producers the ability to have their music heard for tv, film and music placements. As the Creative Director the following are my tasks: Directing the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools, processes, expectations, work style and other elements support the strategic goals and brand of SyncFox o Ensuring that the creative function operates in an efficient, profitable manner o Ensuring that our creative product remains leading edge and ahead of our competition o Ensuring that our high quality of creative and production is upheld, maintaining consistently high standards for him/herself and others on the team o Delivering strategic communication solutions that help our clients attain their marketing and communications objectives o Listening, asking, hearing, prioritizing and translating client situation, marketing goals and information into strategic brand concepts, voice, messages and rationales o Collaborating and contributing to the creative process as a leader of a creative team, and as a member of the account team o Co-leading the unified creative/account management process in order to execute on client projects o Writing and presenting cohesive and persuasive rationales for campaign approaches o Leading the unified process of marketing/concept/design and post-production execution o Leading the unified process of marketing/concept/design and interactive/web/video/motion graphics o Ensuring the professional development and readiness of the creative team

• Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Revitalized Marketing Group

  December 2011

  Founder of Revitalized Marketing Group and M&M Entertainment. RMG is a marketing company of course. More than that; we are entrepreneurs, social media developers, hard workers, friends, family, and the people that make your life better. As the founder of Revitalized Marketing Group, I have a deep experience with implementation of online community and blogging platforms that broaden reach, accelerate conversion and reduce cost of marketing all in one. We have partners nationally and internationally and assist with branding, product licensing, social media and digital marketing. We also have expanded our company to manage artists around the world. Currently we manage several well-known artists promote and brand their names. We also assist clients in media roles and have assisted several clients with roles on VH1 Single Ladies and other casting roles. We're a one-stop shop for all of your marketing, branding, licensing and entertainment needs.

• Social Media Marketing Coordinator at Revitalized Marketing Group

  2011

  Monitoring of social media sites, alerts, blogs, and clipping software for any mention of client brands or related topics; researching and coordinating the appropriate response in a timely, effective manner. Participation in online conversations, personifying the client in a positive, helpful light by listening to users, being sensitive to hot button topics and issues, and providing a solution whenever possible. Research on related topics, posting new content for key user audiences to maintain a positive, relevant presence for our clients. Ensure that all client information is accurate across social media sites/networks (videos, maps, photos, account descriptions, contact info, etc.) Implement the launch of new client brands within the social media sphere, researching the appropriate sites and platforms, and identifying opportunities to integrate these efforts into the strategic marketing direction. Work across departmental lines to ensure that the strategic direction and message of our clients is executed consistently and properly in the social media sphere. Train client personnel to establish and maintain an ambassador network across key social media sites, monitoring their activities to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and success. Conduct research and analysis of new social media trends, sites, tools, and news; reporting to the rest of the team on significant industry developments and making recommendations for how best to support our clients. Providing monthly updates to the team and clients on the success of (and challenges facing) all of our social media efforts.

Tamra Simmons's Education:

• Middle Tennessee State University

  1999 – 2003
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Middle Tennessee State University

• Tennessee State University

  Bachelor of Arts &Science
  Concentration: Interdisciplinary Studies

• Tennessee State University

  Bachelor of Arts &Science
  Concentration: Interdisciplinary Studies

Tamra Simmons's Interests & Activities:

• Tamra Simmons
• Atlanta, GA