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Full Name:

Kim J. Ford

City, State:

New York/New Jersey

Life Quote

“Not failure, but low aim is sin.” - Benjamin E. Mays

About Me:

“Not failure, but low aim is sin.” - Benjamin E. Mays
This is not a random quote. My father was often called upon to make speeches and loved Benjamin E. Mays. This is a quote he used often in his speeches. It is something I've carried with me since my youth.

WHO AM I?

Marketing Maven...16 years in the game. Experience in client leadership/management, strategy and brand development, branded entertainment, sponsorship sales, partnership development and promotions. Demonstrated ability to effectively build brands, create strategic alliances and generate revenue. Content Producer who has created various corporate video reels for clients that included Tanqueray Gin, Baileys Irish Cream, Urban Concepts, VIBE Magazine, Miller Beer, Remy Amerique, Starter Apparel, Russell Simmons’ Phat Fashions LLC, Motorola, Seagram’s Smooth and Moet Hennessy USA (formerly Schieffelin & Somerset). Wrote, producer and did voiceover for the Baileys Corporate Trade Sales Video "Baileys Get Together With John Legend" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWc455Guzlw). As a journalist, contributed to The AVE Magazine, Urbanworld Wireless (www.urbanworldwireless.com), E Mix Show Magazine, VIBE, Trace, The Industry Cosign (www.theindustrycosign.com) and VIBE magazine’s web site (www.vibe.com).

Company

LIONQUEEN192 PRODUCTIONS, INC. (Self-Employed)

What Industry(ies) are you connected to?

Marketing, Content Production, Media, Publishing, Entertainment, Music

Website:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjford

Job History

Coactive Marketing Group (aka US Concepts) 2005-2008
* Former Associate Director, Multicultural Marketing at US Concepts/Urban Concepts, a division of Coactive Marketing Group
* Account Supervisor at US Concepts Agency, a division of Coactive Marketing Group
* Account Supervisor at Urban Concepts, a division of Coactive Marketing Group
VIBE VENTURES LLC (VIBE Magazine, BLAZE Magazine) 1994-2004
* Brand Promotions & Sponsorship Sales Mgr. at VIBE
* Sportswear Advertising Sales Manager at BLAZE (VIBE Spin-off)
* Marketing Coordinator at VIBE
* Assistant to the Publisher at VIBE
* Advertising Assistant at VIBE
* Intern at VIBE

Additional Experience at Various 1992-1994
* Musicland Group (Rockerfeller Center Location)
* MACY's Herald Square