Zach Simon-Alexander, Director of Marketing, Advertising & PR at Simon Says Yoga in Austin, TX

About

I have unique hands-on experience in Business Planning - Brand Development and Identity - Management - Marketing/Advertising/PR - Customer Service - Community Outreach - Event Planning (including charity fundraisers, live concerts, art exhibitions...) - Sales, Graphic Design - Copy-Writing - and more. From conception to launch and into successful, sustainable business, my experience covers all phases of small business development.

My specialty is achieving big results with small budgets on tight deadlines.

Education

BA Political Science

University of Colorado at Boulder

2006 - 2010

Also received an 'A2B Certificate of Advertising' through a uniquely developed intensive A2B program created by top members of the CU-Boulder Advertising Department and top executives throughout the advertising industry <> Won 'Best Guerrilla Campaign" as part of the 'creative team' for our final Ad project, pitched to an actual client panel, receiving top reviews of our original ideas, websites, music, copy and overall creative campaign <> Received offer to record multiple jingles for CU-radio ad spots for the broader client campaign as a result of original music compositions and copy

Experience

Designer // Strategist

Simon Says Yoga

Bethesda, MD

Sep 2010 - Present (15 years 9 months)

Simon Says Yoga offers our wonderful community a unique blend of Yoga and Pilates Classes, Workshops and Special Guests/Events, Summer Camp for Kids, Yoga Birthday Parties for kids and adults, The Artist Corner (featuring and promoting local artists/artisans), Live Music Events, Fundraisers and so much more.

From conception through our 3rd Anniversary (Dec, 2013), I played in integral role in developing, building, branding and running Simon Says Yoga. I currently act as the Director of Marketing, Ads and PR for our studio.
Project Manager

Alexander Woodworks

Bethesda, MD

2005 - 2010 (5 years)

Alexander Woodworks has been creating custom cabinetry, furniture and renovations for families and businesses in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia for thirty years.

Starting as a carpenter's assistant, I have gained valuable experience working with the owner/clients of this small design/build and creative full-service contracting company for over 10 years in the DC Metro Area.

More recently in my role of Project Manager, I was responsible for hiring employees, overseeing projects in coordination with our owner to ensure timely and precise completion, as well as communication and planning with our owner/clients to plan and execute projects with the utmost precision, according to and surpassing our clients' visions and requirements. I also assisted the owner with website management, customer service, client retention and outreach, on-site photography, photo editing and graphic design for marketing and promotional materials.

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Zach Simon-Alexander

Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

Sr. Industrial Designer