Wendy Simms is the VP of Media + Performance at Marriner Marketing Communications, where responsibilities include leading the media department and contributing to the management team of a full-service marketing firm focused on food, beverage, and hospitality. With extensive experience from Rosse & Associates, Inc. as Media Director, Wendy managed media planning and buying across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and banking. Earlier in the career, Wendy served as a Media Buyer at The Sandler Group/Adams-Sandler/Weber Shandwick, focusing on local and regional media in healthcare and real estate. Currently, Wendy is pursuing a certification in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from the Digital Marketing Institute, holding an additional certificate in Effective Communications from The Dale Carnegie Course, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Advertising from the University of Baltimore.