Toya Simmons

Experience

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  Peace Corps

  Feb 1994 - May 1996

  Small Business Volunteer

  As a United States Peace Corps volunteer, analyzed production methods, costing, distribution and retail avenues for domestically produced handicrafts. Participated at all levels from production through sales displays in improving positioning, pricing, and sales with a three fold increase in revenue in two years.

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  The Travel Video Cyberstore

  Jan 1997 - Feb 2003

  Founder/President

  Responsible for planning and start-up of this e-commerce company. Reviewed and selected inventory mix; negotiated vendor contracts. Established marketing strategies; wrote copy, purchased media and tracked return on direct e-mail, banner ads, classifieds, links and PR.

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  AXA Advisors

  Aug 2001 - Nov 2003

  Financial Advisor
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  MetLife

  Nov 2003 - Jul 2004

  Financial Advisor
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  Mass Mutual

  Jul 2004 - Mar 2006

  Divorce Financial Advisor
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  Enterprising Kids, Inc

  Jul 2006 - Jan 2022

  Founder/Executive Director

  Created idea, brand, fundraising strategy to launch and manage organization that fosters youth leadership, financial savvy, and character by equipping kids with life skills necessary for long-term financial independence. www.enterprisingkids.orgPrograms include funder of young entrepreneurship endeavors, facilitating financial literacy workshops and investment clubs.

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  Covington Tax Solutions

  Jan 2022 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Covington Tax Solutions is a full-service tax resolution firm helping individuals and small business owners with out of control IRS or state tax anxiety.