Imari Simmons
Baton Rouge, Louisiana |--|
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented administrative and content coordination professional with over 5 years of
experience supporting executive leadership, managing CMS platforms, and delivering
high-quality office operations. Proven success in fast-paced environments requiring strong
communication, discretion, and multitasking skills. Adept at troubleshooting technical
issues and coordinating cross-functional teams for project success.
Professional Experience
Office Support Assistant
Beacon Behavioral Partners – Baton Rouge | March 2025– Present
● Provide executive-level administrative support, including managing schedules and
communications for senior leadership.
● Answer high volumes of phone calls and emails daily, ensuring timely and professional
responses.
● Schedule and coordinate appointments, hotel reservations, conferences, meetings, and
company events.
● Manage procurement and inventory of office supplies for multiple locations, ensuring
timely restocking and budget alignment.
● Serve as the primary point of contact for office-related issues, delivering efficient
solutions and maintaining smooth operations.
● Create, edit, and distribute leadership documents; oversee signature collection and
document finalization.
● Maintain and manage the company’s online filing system, ensuring accurate and secure
document storage and retrieval.
Administrative Coordinator
Louisiana Professional Counselors Board – Baton Rouge, LA | Nov 2021 – Aug 2024
● Reviewed and processed various licensee applications, including license verifications,
practice setting forms, teletherapy requests, and name change submissions.
● Handled license verifications for employers and insurance companies with accuracy and
timeliness.
● Provided front-line communication support by answering phone calls and responding to
email inquiries from licensees and employers.
● Delivered basic technical assistance and resolved minor website issues for the executive
director; updated and maintained the agency’s website using a CMS platform.
● Performed a wide range of clerical tasks including document filing, Excel spreadsheet
creation, mail processing, and copying/scanning.
● Developed and maintained organized filing systems to streamline office operations.
● Supported the executive director and disciplinary assistant with ad hoc projects and
operational tasks.
● Managed sensitive licensee and provider information with a high degree of
confidentiality and professionalism.
Executive Assistant
Fisher Consulting Group – Hammond, LA | Jan 2021 – Apr 2021
● Maintained executive calendars and meeting records, including detailed note-taking and
memo transcription.
● Handled sensitive files and correspondence with discretion and accuracy.
● Supported office organization and incoming/outgoing communication.
Administrative Coordinator
Louisiana Professional Counselors Board – Baton Rouge, LA | Aug 2019 – Feb 2020
● Reviewed and processed license applications and verifications.
● Performed minor website updates and CMS maintenance.
● Supported the executive director and deputy director with a variety of administrative
tasks.
Content Coordinator / Project Assistant
Covalent Logic – Baton Rouge, LA | Dec 2017 – Mar 2019
● Managed and input content into CMS platforms for 10+ client websites, including the
Hilton Brand Newsroom.
● Edited and reviewed website content for accuracy, tone, and client branding prior to
publication.
● Supported the launch of 5+ websites—including the Louisiana Professional Counselors
Board of Examiners site—by coordinating with account and project managers.
● Contributed to the creation of creative briefs, user manuals, and project timelines for
client initiatives.
● Participated in client meetings (virtual and in-person), providing comprehensive notes
and follow-ups.
● Provided backup front desk coverage and managed client-facing communications via
email and phone.
● Delivered technical support for client websites and managed help desk operations
across 3 platforms.
● Performed clerical duties including document filing, mail sorting, scanning, and
administrative correspondence.
Wait Staff / Cashier
Bergeron City Market – Baton Rouge, LA | May 2016 – Jun 2017
● Delivered excellent customer service and performed point-of-sale transactions.
● Supported closing duties, restocking, and clean-up.
Library Page
East Baton Rouge Parish Library – Baton Rouge, LA | Dec 2015 – May 2016
● Shelved and organized library materials and assisted patrons in locating resources.
Education
Baton Rouge Magnet High School – Baton Rouge, LA
Graduated: May 2016 | GPA: 3.4
Beta Club President (Senior Year), National Honor Society, Mock Trial VP (Junior Year),
Model UN, Youth Legislature
Skills
Administrative: Multi-line phone systems, mail processing, document management, visitor
reception, inventory keeping, filing, printing, and scanning
Technical: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Suites, Google Suite, CMS
(Content Management Systems), Zendesk, Adobe Pro, Sharepoint, Outlook
References
Jamie Doming
Executive Director
LA Professional Counselors Board of Examiners
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Raelene Lundin
Deputy Director
LA Professional Counselors Board of Examiners
--Stafford Wood
CEO
Covalent Logic
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