Valerie Merahn Simon

Current

Public Relations Examiner at Examiner.com
Senior Vice President at BurrellesLuce

Past

Freelance writer at Various newspapers, magazines and online publications
Director, National Accounts at VMS
Account Executive at USA TODAY

Education

American University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

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Valerie Merahn Simon’s Summary

Valerie Merahn Simon is a strong and creative leader with excellent communication skills and a desire to always exceed the expectations of clients and colleagues. She currently serves as a Senior Vice President for BurrellesLuce, the leader in media monitoring and measurement. During her career in the public relations industry, she has lead a national sales force, directed the implementation of new and upgraded products, and developed both client and partnership relationships. Previously, she sold advertising for USA Today.

Valerie is passionate about the opportunity social media offers to build relationships and communities, and is co-host of #PRStudChat, a monthly chat on Twitter that offers students the opportunity to connect directly with industry leaders and educators in a new learning environment that brings together the academic and professional world.

In addition to writing the national public relations column for examiner.com, Valerie's previous freelance credits include publications such as Ladies' Home Journal, Brandweek, amNewYork, New York Nonprofit Press, New York Resident, Toastmaster, pregnancyandbaby.com. New Jersey Family Magazine.