1. SIMONE L. GREGGS
CAREER SUMMARY
Innovative, proficient and enthusiastic PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST/EVENTS MANAGER with more than 20 years of
progressive experience providing event management, public relations and program oversight for public and private entities. Consistently
successful in providing support and advice to senior level management and principal officers, conducting thorough organizational
analyses and develop results-oriented solutions on a wide variety of events, public affairs, management and operational issues.
Combination of expert communication, negotiation, team building, and presentation skills with proven success in building win-win
relationships with staff, officers, affiliates, internal and external stakeholders and contractors. Demonstrated strength in implementing
strategies and tactics in accomplishing organizational goals. Solid network of professional contacts. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Ability
to obtain TS/SCI.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Event Management • Program Management and Evaluation • Public Outreach
• Process Improvement • Marketing • Project Lifecycle Management
• Team Leadership • Strategic and Operations Planning • Contract Negotiation
• Business Development • Quantitative / Qualitative Analysis • Research
CORE COMPETENCIES
Events Management: Knowledge and expertise in the entire cycle of events management, including: outreach and engagement of
external partners; program development with internal stakeholders; vendor negotiations; project lifecycle management; program
management; team building; budget oversight; contract negotiation; marketing; public relations and securing volunteers and
sponsorships.
Public Relations: Expertise in strategic, integrated marketing/communications planning and implementation supporting organizational
goals in branding, local and national visibility, and social responsibility. Highly successful in the fields of media and public relations in
the community and non-profit arenas and with various personalities and celebrities.
Program Management: Expertise in strategic and tactical planning, program and management analysis and resource analysis and
optimization. Maintain operations to ensure performance measures and objectives are achieved for desired levels of work quality and
efficiency. Make recommendations to improve policies, practices, and procedures and implement within delegated authority.
Relationship Building: Outstanding history of building and maintaining relationships and earning trust and respect in diverse internal
organizational and external stakeholder settings through dependability, communication skills, vision, technical excellence, and meticulous
follow-through. Reputation for exceeding expectations.
SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Events Manager for Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Directed external relations, communications, media
relations, marketing and developing all aspects of award ceremonies, including: the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Book Awards, Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. Journalism Awards, Human Rights Awards and other related NGO events.
 Directed all public outreach for RFK events to increase submissions, solicit judges, secure sponsorships and increase visibility of
awards. Maintained strong, deep connections with all internal and external stakeholders.
 Program Manager for the Ethel Kennedy Swimming Program. Secured increased volunteer participation and sponsorships from:
Target, LL Bean, City Sport and Ben and Jerry’s.
 Operations Manager for the National Games, a division of the Special Olympics. Oversaw all logistics and coordination of program
processes in support of the games in China.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
 Developed and oversaw brand identity through the creation of marketing materials, sponsorship proposals, stakeholder outreach,
partner and donor solicitation and media outreach.
11233 KetteringPlace • Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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2.  Developed and implemented communications and outreach strategies in support of program goals and management initiatives.
 Advised and counseled team members, providing recommendations on operational issues and broader strategic initiatives to address
complex events management issues.
 Developed and designed multiple program improvements including outreach and program updates. Identified and developed solutions
for cost efficiency, operational efficiency and other challenging issues.
 Continually improved work processes and procedures to manage multiple projects efficiently and improve work quality and overall
efficiency.
 Developed and maintained effective relationships with various communities. Interacted with contractors, vendors and governmental
communities on specialized problems.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
University of Maryland, University College BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, Adelphi, MD 2011-2016
The George Washington University CERTIFICATE IN EVENTS MANAGEMENT, Washington, DC. 2013
Member of Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society of Social Sciences, 2002-2003
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Special Programs and Events Manager Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights 2008-2011
Sales Assistant Ridgewells, Inc. 2008-2007
Project Manager Camry Properties 2008-2007
World Games and Competition Specialist Special Olympics 2007-2006
President and Business Owner The Cleaning Goddess, LLC. 2006-2005
Various Ridgewells, Inc . 2005-2003
Program Manager George Washington University 2002-2000
Special Events and Marketing Sales Associate Hard Rock Café 2001-2000
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, other proprietary software and applications and conducting credib le Internet
research.
REFERENCES
“In all my dealings withSimonein thejudging ofthe annual Robert F.KennedyBook Awards,I found her to be intelligent,helpful and effective. Her performance
reiterated astrong work ethic,attention to detail and adeterminationto make eachyear’s event asuccess.”
John Seigenthaler,Founder,First Amendment Center andthe Freedom Forum, 1960, Former Aid to Robert F. Kennedy
“It was my pleasureto work withSimoneGreggswhileIserved onthe RFK JournalismCommittee.Simoneis bright,creative,and passionate about her work.In her
interactions with journalists,under thepressure ofdeadlines,she always kept her cool.Simonedeftlysystemized piles of newspaperarticles,magazinestories,and video tapes
for aprestigious awards program.She's aworldclass event planner,too.No matter the task,Ialways appreciatedSimone'senthusiasm andsenseof humor.She's the sort of
person youwant onyour team.”
Roberta Baskin,Senior Communications Advisor to the Inspector General,US Department ofHealth andHuman Services
“As a Board member,Ihave the pleasureof knowing Simonesince 2008. Simone was an essentialstaff memberforourorganization.Responsibleforourannual Book and
Journalism Awards,sheperformedherjobwith considerableskill,remarkableeffort,and acomplete focus on making theceremonyasuccess.She brought extraordinary
abilities and passionto ourorganization. She worked far beyondherrequiredduties --cheerfully working late in our offices untilthe outcomemet her highest levelof
satisfaction.For each year of her employment,the Book and JournalismAward ceremony was atremendous success.An extraordinary amount of detail,political tact,and
patience was requiredof Simoneduring eachyear’s event.Each and every year,without fail,the event receivedaccolades fromthe all participants,sponsors,and Board
members.Almost of all this success is duesolelyto Simone’s ability andefforts. On many occasions Iwouldask for assistancefromSimone,and within several hours,no
matter of the time ofday,receiveeitherthe correct information orhave the situation cleared up… Simonewillbe avaluablememberof any team shejoins.If you should
fortunate enough to hireher,her abilities andpersonalitywillbe avaluableaddition to yourteam.Irecommendherwith no reservation and thegreatest ofrespect.”
Tom Macpherson,BoardMember, Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice andHuman Rights
“I had the pleasureof workingwithSimoneon twolevels,as ajudge for theRFK MediaAwards,and as aproducer creating videos forthe awards ceremony. Simoneis a
terrificstrategist,agreat collaborator,sheis thoughtful,hard working,and aboveall elseaterrificpeople person. Iwouldloveto work withheragain!“
Mike Walter,Writer/Director/Former Anchor Breaking News,Winner Best DocumentaryShortCannes Independent Film Festival/Winner AwardofMerit,Indie Fest & Accolade Awards
“I had the delightfulexperience ofworking with Simone Greggs duringthe Robert F.KennedyJournalism Awards.She was extremely efficient,prompt with responses to
inquiries and had vital information readilyavailable. She was positive,encouraging and exhibited agreat deal ofcompassionand empathyforthe subjects of our stories. She
has a radiant intelligence and atender heart.”
CarolGuzy,GrandPrize andInternationalPhotography Winner,The Robert F. Kennedy JournalismAwards
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