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     Infrequently Asked Questions

       

 

At j. simms agency, we have marketing professionals in many traditional disciplines, all collaborating with the aim to achieve the big objective, the big goal, and the big idea. Our team rigorously researches and analyzes your markets and audiences and leverages our collective intelligence to align communications strategies with your business objectives.

Julia Simms, APR
President/Founder

Julia Simms, a 25-year veteran of the public relations and marketing communications fields, is the president and founder of j. simms agency in San Diego.  Her firm was established in 1995 and has grown from a single-woman public relations firm to a full-service marketing and branding firm with a team of more than a dozen.  She also is a partner in O'Sullivan|Simms Internacional, a cross-border marketing and public relations firm doing business in Mexico.
 
Having earned the prestigious APR designation from the Public Relations Society of America, Julia has won more awards from the Building Industry Association of San Diego County for Best Public Relations Campaign than any other person or company in the area. She was awarded the Eva Irving Community Service Award from PRSA in 2003 and the Building Industry Association dubbed her The Gary Campbell Industry Professional of the Year in 1999.  Born and raised in Coronado, Simms attended local schools and San Diego State University before graduating from the University of Phoenix in San Diego.  She sits on the board of directors for both the South County Economic Development Council and Accion San Diego.

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Michael Simms
Senior VP, New Technologies

A graduate of United States International University, Mike has had stints in software development at Mitchell International as a Quality Assurance Engineer and at language translation firm Globalink as Software Project Manager and then Research and Development Operations Manager.

After 10 years in software development, Mike joined his wife and became a partner in j. simms agency.  With vast experience in project and personnel management, technical innovation, and all forms of business writing, he instantly became a vital part of the team.  As Senior VP, New Technologies, he serves the firm’s high-tech clients as well as managing day-to-day operations of the multifaceted agency.

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Bonnie Vieira
Director of Client Services

Bonnie is a public relations and advertising professional with a proven record of developing and executing multi-faceted communication campaigns across print, television, digital media and special event arenas.  At j. simms agency she is the Director of Client Services responsible for coordinating all aspects of advertising services, including media planning and buying, as well as creative direction to graphic design and copywriting staff.  She was instrumental in the launch of the agency’s online division in 2008, covering all facets of online and new media marketing.   

Bonnie is a 2006 honors graduate from San Diego State University’s School of Communication where she earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a minor in film and new media.  While at the university, she was a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America, Order of Omega Honors Society and Kappa Delta sorority                                                                   
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Suzanne Anderson
Account Coordinator

Suzanne joined j. simms agency in 2009 as Account Coordinator.  Her responsibilities include writing a variety of press materials, maintaining media contacts on behalf of a myriad of clients and evaluating publicity campaign results. She also works closely with our hospitality clients making sure their ever-changing events, promotions and entertainment are broadcast to the community. She has quickly risen as our social media queen who manages the sometimes hourly updates of our client’s online profiles.

Raised in Dallas, Texas, she moved to San Diego in 2005 to attend San Diego State University. She graduated in May of 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations.

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Jonathan Hess
Graphic Designer and Social Media Coordinator


Jonathan’s creative contributions to j. simms agency began in 2008 and today he works with the agency on many of its creative endeavors whether it be in print, online or an interactive medium.  After earning a BA in Communications from Sonoma State University, Jonathan’s career in marketing and advertising began in 2005.  He worked as a Marketing Director in the Indian Gaming industry; designing and managing targeted marketing campaigns nationwide. 

Jonathan’s family history can be traced back to Cleveland and many family members still remain. Family reunions in Cleveland have brought Jonathan closer to the city he calls, “Americas Best Kept Secret.”

 
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