1. ARDZIV SIMONIAN CV (B.A.)
Mobile: 07735 808868 - E-mail: ardzivsimonian@gmail.com
Currently living in Edgware, London.
Profile
I am a creative, enthusiastic individual who has worked in several promotional
positions including traditional PR, digital marketing and SEO services. I have worked
on various campaigns for small, medium and large companies.
Key Achievements
 In my position as Outreach Specialist at agenda21 Digital, I have conducted
several digital PR campaigns for content pieces that have consistently gained
coverage from both digital and print media. My most successful was the
Route 57 Road Trip that gained over 100 pieces of coverage for our client
Jurys Inn.
 Organising live music with art events in London with a partner under the
name MA Promotions.
 Previously started Me=You PR and Online Media, providing clients with
effective digital and social media strategy and consultancy.
 I previously worked with a number of musical artists across a wide range of
genres at Secret Records Limited, a record label where I originally started
as a two day a week intern that eventually evolved into an official position as
head of Social Media, PR & Promotion amongst other duties.
 I continue to work independently with Duff Press at events including
Ramblin’ Man Fair (2015, 2016) Def Leppard ‘Hysteria Live’ film
screening (2013), High Voltage Rock Festival (2010, 2011), Hammerfest
(2011) and Metal Hammer Award Ceremonies (2011-2016) assisting with
PR duties.
Skill Summary
 Working knowledge with Apple Mac operating system and Microsoft
Windows including the relevant programs (Word, Excel, Access and
PowerPoint).
 Working knowledge of several marketing programs including Buzzsumo,
Buzzstream, Coverage Book, Followerwonk.
 Social Media account management and content creator.
 Confident, efficient communication skills and well organised.
 Ability to work well as part of a team.
 Fluent in Spanish and some Armenian.
Work Experience
agenda21 Digital – Digital Outreach Specialist – December 2014 - Present
As part of the Content Team, I conduct digital marketing campaigns for
pieces of content (videos, comics, polls, infographics) that we create to gain
backlinks for SEO purposes and coverage from digital media. I assist in
planning and writing content. I have also assisted on internal promotional
campaigns that our clients have had. The clients I have worked with include
The AA, Essilor, Jurys Inn, Plan UK, Science in Sport, CW Jobs, Exodus
Travels, Epson.
MA Promotions – Founder and Operator – March 2014 – Present
A company I started with a partner to stage live music combined with art
events in London called Rock ‘n’ Roll Gallery.

2. Me=You PR & Online Media – Founder And Operator – January 2014 –
December 2014
A company I founded to provide various clients with social media/online
strategy and consultation as well as assisting with their PR campaigns. This
includes having advised on using digital analytics and targeted, online
marketing to increase exposure.
Secret Records Limited – Digital/PR Manager - October 2011 – December 2013
Head of Social Networking & Online Presence, PR/Promotion and as a
general, label assistant.
AMPress- Press Assistant - October 2011 – February 2012
Assistant to Anna Maslowisz, a PR consultant for Universal. My duties
included conducting mail-outs, normal and exclusive, to relevant music press,
organising and data basing/updating her contacts and as a journalist liaison.
Duff Press – Junior Press Officer - February 2010 - October 2011 (and current
work as previously listed)
Duties included contacting and liaising with journalists, photographers,
management, record label representatives as well as writing press releases and
conducting mail outs.
Education
University / College Course Duration Grade
BSc
University of Sussex &
Brighton Institute of Modern Music
Professional Musicianship
& Music Industry
2008–2011 2.1
(Honours)
A Level
St. Albans Boys School Art 2007 C
Drama 2007 C
History 2007 C
AS Level
Music 2007 C
GCSE
Mathematics 2004 B
English Language 2005 B
English Literature 2005 A
Science:Double Award 2005 BB
History 2005 A
Drama 2005 A
French 2005 B
Art 2005 B
Linkedin Profile
My Interests
Travelling, Music, Film, Journalism, Reading, Song-writing.
References
I can get up to date references on request.