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Degrees
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B.A. / Public Relations
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My Expert Service
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I am the public relations manager for Monts Media, a marketing communications firm founded in 1992, that assists its clients with brand building, enabling them to grow their business by communicating core competencies, services and products, more effectively.
Prior to becoming a partner in Monts Media, I held marketing/public relations positions with Comcast, Global Crossing and the Detroit Regional Chamber, where I assisted my employers with obtaining their overal communications goals.
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Experience & Qualifications
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EXPERIENCE
Consultant (2006 – Present)
Monts Media, Detroit, MI
• Assist clients with public relations activities including writing and distributing press releases and sending evaluation units to members of the press.
• Manages all aspects of client’s events including managing all marketing inventory including brochures, giveaway items, tradeshow equipment, marketing materials, etc.
• Provide general support to all sales and marketing activities as needed by client.
Business Consultant (2006 – 2009)
Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute, Detroit, MI
• Provide assistance and guidance to DEI Participants with the completion of business start up research assignments and comprehensive business plan.
• Review and edit business plan sections when necessary, marketing strategies, financial forecasts, etc.
• Prepare quarterly narratives on selected entrepreneurs.
Public Relations Manager (2003 - 2006)
Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD), Detroit, MI
• Maintained on-going development and management of communications strategy.
• Developed and maintain data on contributions and accomplishments of the association, including funds received from the Knight Foundation, Heron Foundation and Skillman Foundation totaling more than $50,000.
• Designed, coordinate and facilitate the execution of various events to promote membership recruitment resulting in an increase of 10%.
Corporate Affairs Manager (2001 - 2002)
Comcast, Southfield, MI
• Managed public affairs initiatives throughout the Mid-West Division, events and campaigns initiated at corporate and community levels.
• Coordinated Marketing and Special Events initiatives.
• Maintained database on government, education and media contacts and activity.
Communications Specialist (1999 - 2001)
Global Crossing, Southfield, MI
• Assessed call center communications by providing quarterly surveys to customer service representatives.
• Maintained the on-line customer support Intranet site on a daily or ‘as-needed’ basis.
• Published and distributed bi-monthly newsletter.
Account Executive (1998 – 1999)
Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, Michigan
• Performed the day-today management functions required to provide our customers with accurate and timely account management.
• Researched trade magazines, local press and other publications to stay informed about new business in order to set targets in meeting revenue goals.
• Developed sales and marketing plans to acquire, grow and retain customers.
Account Executive (1992 - 1998) MediaOne (now Comcast), Plymouth, MI
• Implemented marketing programs including accessing and communicating results.
• Developed brochures, manuals, marketing materials, monthly newsletter and special events opportunities.
• Produced more than 100 oral and written presentations.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
• B.A., Public Relations.
• Secretary, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
• Secretary, Public Relations Student Society of America
CURRENT AFFILLIATIONS
• Women in Communications, Detroit, Member
• Volunteer Impact, Project Coordinator
• Rebuilding Together Detroit, Board
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
Kim Monts
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