Brandi Sims, MBA

Brandi Sims, MBA

Austin, Texas, United States
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Brandi Sims, the visionary behind Brandinc PR, serves as the esteemed Founder & CEO. With…

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    Brandinc PR

    Austin, Texas, United States

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    Lawton, OK, United States

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    Lawton, Oklahoma, United States

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    Lawton, Oklahoma

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    Norfolk, Virginia Area

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    Norfolk, Virginia Area

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    Virginia Beach VA

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    Virginia Beach, Virginia

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    7057 Friars Rd San Diego CA 92108

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    200 SW C Ave Lawton OK 73501

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    500 Montgomery Square Lawton OK 73501

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    511 SW A Ave Lawton OK 73501

Education

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    Liberty University

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    Striking the Balance: Management and Leadership*
    Digital and Strategic Communication Orientation I*
    Digital and Strategic Communication Audience Measurement*
    Social, Mobile, and Online Media Analytics*

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    Coursework included: Strategic Marketing Management, Managerial Finance, Legal Issues in Business, Research Methods, Media Technologies & Communication Strategies, Communication & Conflict, Strategic Communication Campaigns for the Digital Age, Accounting for Decision Making, International Business, Organizational Design & Structure, Global Economic Environment, Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management and Operations Management.

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    Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America: Cameron University Chapter, Ebony Society, Broadcasting Club

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    Activities and Societies: • Key Club, Ebony Society, Spanish Club & Scrap Booking Club • Co Captain, Lawton High Cheer leading 2005-2007. Soccer and Volleyball 2005-2008.

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Volunteer Experience

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    Local Advisory Council Leader

    ForbesBLK

    - Present 1 year 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Lead Forbes BLK Austin community hub by introducing strategic approaches towards membership growth, programming/event, professional development resources and community outreach.

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    Chairwoman

    Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Education

    Through in-person and virtual networking events, newsletters and other resources, the Section helps practitioners develop public relations and management skills directly relevant to their entertainment and sports environments. https://www.prsa.org/home/get-involved/professional-interest-sections/entertainment-and-sports/entertainment-sports-section-leadership

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    Chairwoman

    Young Professionals of Lawton

    - Present 1 year 4 months

    Education

  • Chair Of The Board Of Directors

    Oklahoma Women's Coalition

    - 1 year 8 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition's mission is to champion the collective power of Oklahomans to advance gender equity and justice. We achieve this mission by dismantling systemic injustice through policy change, advocacy and education. We honor and amplify the voices most affected by, and often excluded from, decision and policy-making conversations.

    The Coalition envisions a socially just and equitable world where everyone has equal opportunity to flourish and to achieve the full…

    The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition's mission is to champion the collective power of Oklahomans to advance gender equity and justice. We achieve this mission by dismantling systemic injustice through policy change, advocacy and education. We honor and amplify the voices most affected by, and often excluded from, decision and policy-making conversations.

    The Coalition envisions a socially just and equitable world where everyone has equal opportunity to flourish and to achieve the full potential for individuals and community.

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    Executive Committee Member

    Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

    - Present 3 years 9 months

    Education

    The Entertainment and Sports Section is made up of more than 200 communication and public relations professionals who work in the high-profile worlds of sports and entertainment. Members of this Section face unique challenges, which is why the Entertainment and Sports Section offers great opportunities to connect with peers who understand your issues and are willing to share solutions.

    Through in-person and virtual networking events, newsletters and other resources, the Section helps…

    The Entertainment and Sports Section is made up of more than 200 communication and public relations professionals who work in the high-profile worlds of sports and entertainment. Members of this Section face unique challenges, which is why the Entertainment and Sports Section offers great opportunities to connect with peers who understand your issues and are willing to share solutions.

    Through in-person and virtual networking events, newsletters and other resources, the Section helps practitioners develop public relations and management skills directly relevant to their entertainment and sports environments. https://www.prsa.org/home/get-involved/professional-interest-sections/entertainment-and-sports/entertainment-sports-section-leadership

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    Board Member

    Marie Detty Youth & Family Services

    - Present 3 years 9 months

    Social Services

    As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for
    * determining the mission and purposes of the organization
    * selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive
    * strategic and organizational planning
    * ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
    * fundraising and resource development
    * approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services
    * enhancing the…

    As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for
    * determining the mission and purposes of the organization
    * selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive
    * strategic and organizational planning
    * ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
    * fundraising and resource development
    * approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services
    * enhancing the organization’s public image
    * assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization

    Marie Detty Youth & Family Service Center, Inc., is a private, non-profit agency that serves the needs of the community as a whole. The agency reaches out to those who are vulnerable and in need and provides comfort and care. A variety of services are offered to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicaps.

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    Committee Member

    The Salvation Army

    - Present 4 years

    Social Services

    Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary

    The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian
    Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission
    is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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    TSET Healthy Living Advisory Council Committee Member

    Comanche County Memorial Hospital

    - Present 4 years 2 months

    Health

    Focus on healthy initiatives and resources for underserved community.

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    Marketing Committee Member

    United Way

    - 1 year 1 month

    Social Services

    United Way of Lawton- Fort Sill

  • President Of The Board Of Directors

    Lawton Interactive Theater

    - 2 years

    Arts and Culture

    Founding Board Member

    As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for
    * determining the mission and purposes of the organization
    * selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive
    * strategic and organizational planning
    * ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
    * fundraising and resource development
    * approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and…

    Founding Board Member

    As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for
    * determining the mission and purposes of the organization
    * selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive
    * strategic and organizational planning
    * ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
    * fundraising and resource development
    * approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services
    * enhancing the organization’s public image
    * assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization

    LAWTON IMPROV THEATER, INC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as a non-profit organization. We have a Board of Directors and all Board meeting will be open to the public.
    OUR MISSION
    Our mission is to give the Lawton/Ft. Sill community an outlet for entertainment. We are very passionate about interactive theater, want to produce shows that entertain, and let our patrons escape reality for a couple of hours. We are committed to promoting the highest level of artistic excellence, to cultivating the widest possible audience and to contributing to the economic and cultural growth of our community, state and region through the professional theatre experience and educational outreach programs.
    OUR VISION
    To become a fully professional regional theatre with a reputation for excellence, create an artistic home for all those that have willingness to participate, to support emerging actors and comics, and attract the best artistic staff possible.

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    Executive Board Member

    Young Professionals of Lawton

    - Present 4 years 9 months

    Education

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    Lawton Business Women

    - Present 5 years 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Also part of Lawton Business Women Mentorship program.

  • Professional Member

    Women in PR

    - 1 year 6 months

    Economic Empowerment

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    Lawton Patriots Spouse Club

    - 2 years 1 month

  • Vice President of the Board

    Navy Family Readiness Group: Naval Special Warfare Logistics Support Group 2

    - 1 year 11 months

    Social Services

    • Responsibilities include organizing command events, digital
    photography for PR, designing flyers and authorizing expenses.

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    Member of Board

    LAWTON PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY INC

    - 3 years 5 months

    Arts and Culture

    • Responsibilities included voting on changes to programs and events, financial reports, potential fundraising opportunities and overall promotion of LPO and the arts community in Lawton.

  • Public Relations Intern

    Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra

    - 1 year 3 months

    Arts and Culture

    Handling all social media marketing for organization.
    Contacting and providing media coverage of Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra events
    Created and executed presentation to Lawton Ambucs for support of the arts culture in the Lawton/Ft. Sill community.
    Member of the marketing committee and board of directors
    Creating posters and flyers for LPO history booklet and CU students.

  • Member of Board

    Lawton Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women


    - 3 years 5 months

    Social Services

    Organize events in support of local women specifically Coats for
    Success and Woman of the Year Awards ceremony.

Publications

Courses

  • Advanced Business & Professional Speaking

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  • Basic TV Production

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  • Corporate & Organizational Communication

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  • Interpersonal Communication

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  • Media Graphics

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  • News Writing

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  • Persuasion

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  • Photojournalism I

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  • Principles of Public Relations

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  • Producing the Documentary

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  • Public Relations Internship

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  • Special Topics: PR for Non-Profit Organization

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  • Strategic Communications Campaigns Digital

    COMS560

  • Strategic Marketing Management

    BUSI520

  • Team Leadership Processes

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