Why you should hire Kim Siever
If you are looking for someone to work in your marketing, communications or public relations department, please hire me. Here’s why:
I can work with the press.
I’ve written dozens of press releases, and I’ve interviewed with television, radio, and newspaper reporters.
I can market online.
I’ve written for, designed, and developed websites for over 14 years. I’ve worked on sites in the retail, non-profit, health-care, post-secondary, and media sectors.
I have 5 years experience on Facebook, 4 years on Twitter, 5 years on Youtube, and I’ve written for blogs for over 8 years.
I can write.
“Kim is a fine writer who focuses on the nuances of discussion.”
“Kim has a great writing style. Balance of information and readability.”
I coordinated the writing efforts for an award-winning article on Wikipedia, and I published an article on A List Apart, an industry ezine.
I have written letters to the editor, articles for magazines, website copy, speeches, news stories, blog posts, editorials, and poetry.
I can speak in public.
“Kim is an excellent orator.”
I’ve written and delivered dozens of speeches. I’ve provided training. I’ve taught classes. I’ve presented at conferences and to civic government. I’ve MCed weddings.
I can organize events.
I’ve organized a mayoral candidate forum, a three-location open house, and dozens of social gatherings.
I can design.
I’ve developed logos, business cards, print ads, brochures, posters, and newsletters. I also have experience with brand identity.
I have real experience.
I was the communications director for the Allied Arts Council and the Southern Alberta Technology Council in 2001 and 2002, and I’m in my second year as the online communications director for London Road Neighbourhood Association. I’ve been the marketing coordinator for Southern Alberta Home Schooling Supplies since 2010.
I get things done.
Here is a list of some of the things I have accomplished in the last 10 years:
- Initiated and developed a three-location open house
- Spearheaded grass-roots, social media campaign to oppose a municipal bylaw. Over 100 people contributed to the campaign, convincing city council not to pass the bylaw
- Developed a local news website with a small team, which sees over 10,000 monthly pageviews and is in the top 2 search results for very saturated search terms
- Organized over 6,000 people to add over 1 million photos to a photosharing website in under 70 days (over 14,000 daily actions every day) through direct email and referral generation.
- Generated $4000 in sales for a startup business over 3 months through magazine ads; media coverage in television, radio, and newspaper; social media; and direct email campaigns.
- Wrote as the prime contributor for an award-winning article on Wikipedia
- Ran a aldermanic campaign in the 2001 Lethbridge municipal election that saw nearly 1000 votes on an $85 budget
- Organized and hosted a mayoral candidate forum during the 2001 election
- Initiated and oversaw the merger of two technical organizations
- Discovered $250,000 worth of unaccounted equipment
- Attained up-to-date department inventory records for the “rst time in 7 years
- Developed and implemented inventory policies to recover from a fraudulent employee
- Developed departmental inventory policy procedure manual
- Cofounded an industry association
Others love my work.
Consider these testimonials:
“We benefited from Kim’s contributions and expertise particularly in the area of communications, and his leadership . . . assisted in raising the professional standards of the organization. Kim initiated and managed the layout and production of [our] first three-year business plan and the development and implementation of strategies to better communicate with [our] membership. His knowledge of communications practices and technical skills ensured these initiatives were highly successful.” —S.L.
“Kim is a fine writer who focuses on the nuances of discussion, and he knows how to utilize new technologies to further communication. Kim’s many years working with . . . online communication give him the edge.” —E.J.
“One of Kim’s observed strengths is how well he interacts with other people. He speaks well and listens intently. I esteem him as a leader amongst his peers.” —S.K.
“Kim is an effective leader with a keen knack for delegation of tasks. I have seen Kim speak publicly on many occasions, and he is always well prepared and an excellent orator.” —P.T.
“Kim has a great writing style. Balance of information and readability.” —A.L.
If you want to meet with me to discuss anything above in more detail, contact him at kim.siever@gmail.com.
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