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Akiya N. Simms

I’m thrilled to invite you to explore my work, skills and professional experience, and get to know a bit more about me. A born go-getter. I give 100% to every new project I take on. It’s my firm belief that a good challenge is a great way to develop and improve, which is why I make a point of seeking out challenges in the professional realm as well as in my personal life. Take a moment to look around, and contact me directly to learn more.

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Professional Outlook

I approach each challenge with the same enthusiasm, desire to learn, and positive attitude you would expect to find in any star of the industry. 

Personal Profile

A high-performance business administration professional, currently specializing in Enterprise Sustainability and Risk Management for airport programs and projects, including the material formulation of contract risk analysis data encompassing corporate management systems development phases. A steward of business intelligence support and value-added stakeholder service via secure data proficiency and coordination, including lean process analysis methodologies for high-level efficiency, capital appreciation, and holistic corporate cost center performance improvement. An astute participant in public transportation research, public-private partnerships, and industry-academy exchange, amid emerging technologies, geographical diversification, and regulatory framework changes.

"Well done is better than well said"

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Professional Services

RISK ANALYSIS

YOU COULD CALL ME A PRO

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ALL LINES CLAIMS ADJUSTING

LEGAL PRINCIPLES CLAIMS SPECIALIST

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING

Messaging for Transparency and Inclusivity

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Educational Experience

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

Master of Public Administration

2015-2016

BSB, Sustainable Enterprise Mngmt

2009-2012

Professional History

MY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

RISK ANALYST, DFW AIRPORT RISK MANAGEMENT

2013-2018

Analysis and mitigation of user-end Risk Management Information System (RMIS) data among separate airfield, concessions, and grounds transportation agreements between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and stakeholder entities. Timely and equitable fulfillment of airport risk control performance and incident management demands within an integrated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, security strategy, legal liability scope, and culture of core business function. Responsible for ensuring the successful enterprise-wide capture of key risk reporting inputs to reflect responsive Corporate Social Responsibility and community support activity from centrally shared risk services and program operations.

Project Achievements: $300k in FY 2015 Subrogation Recovery, Continuous Board Contract Compliance Improvement, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Risk Communication Campaign, Enterprise-wide Risk Consultancy, including Risk Management Information System (RMIS) development and implementation of Subrogation expertise. Third-Party Workers' Compensation Oversight in diligent loss control performance

OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR, DFW AIRPORT OPERATIONS

2012-2013

Maintaining procedural direct and indirect airport operations department workflows, including strategic role as liaison, serving customer and airport board employee needs. Advancing interdisciplinary and interdepartmental communication system functions requiring coordinative public safety, emergency, airport, and airfield operations management expertise and technical support capacities

Project Achievements: Effective and efficient systemization of a paperless process initiative for operational timekeeping, successful department-wide wellness program administration

HUMAN RESOURCES CANDIDATE MANAGEMENT, AECOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INCORPORATED

2010-2011

Coordinating procedural and regulatory requirements for personnel expatriation and repatriation worldwide, streamlining existing professional technical and management support processes in Government Services, expediting Army Prepositioned Stock 5 (APS-5) Task Orders for the U.S. Department of Defense

Project Achievements: Resiliency to contract service delivery as a reengineering process to achieve expedient Department of Defense Contract Compliance

CORPORATE AFFAIRS, SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR, ZALE CORPORATION

2006-2009

Facilitating plan phase communications and diligent correspondence for excellent corporate stakeholder relationships. Implementing successful employee engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility strategies to strengthen strategic business partnerships. Supporting viable resources within effective operational scope and scale, amid cost prohibitive and time-sensitive project management objectives

Project Achievements: Annual Shareholder Meeting, Dallas Junior League Linz Award, Corporate Make a Wish Foundation Giving Campaign Administration, Corporate School Supplies Drive for Local Schools, Employee Service Anniversary Recognition Program, Employee Engagement Program Administration

HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS SR. PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR, ZALE CORPORATION

JUNE 2012 - MAY 2014

Providing valued functional assistance within an analytical framework of enterprise information system planning and development, including key corporate data management practices. Timely origination of master Oracle HRIS reports/graphs and charts to enhance Business Intelligence reporting via SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool and autonomous employee data access. Administering mission-critical information resources for planning, recruiting, selection, training, and appraisal functions, within accurate guidelines of regulatory compliance, employer and employee rights, including observation of future management and performance trends

Project Achievements: Innovative timeliness of cost-effective systems analysis and increased utility for Human Resources Department Executives, significant contribution to the successful implementation stage of the HRIS Oracle Shared Services Center development

Volunteer Work

HOW I HELP

PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (PBS) KERA

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM COMMAND STAFF

MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION WALK FOR WISHES, T-SHIRT AND SIGN CHAIR

HEALTH OCCUPATION STUDENTS OF AMERICA, STATE COMPETITION JUDGE

SUSAN G. KOMEN “TASTE FOR THE RACE”, CORPORATE CAMPAIGN CHAIR

My List of Awards

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

I am humbled by the recognition I have received in my field, and know that any awards I have received can be credited to a whole cast of people who helped me grow and learn. Take a look at my list of professional achievements below to get a better idea of the recognition my hard work has earned.

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NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE - WASHINGTON, D.C.

2001

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BOARD PRESIDENT, 101 LLC, 501(C)(3)

CURRENT

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Memberships

DELTA MU DELTA, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HONOR SOCIETY

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WOMEN'S TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR (WTS) INTERNATIONAL

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL (PMI)

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