Mandy Lui Simmons
About Mandy Lui Simmons
Mandy Lui Simmons is the Resourcing Director at Wray Ward, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in resource management and talent acquisition, having held various roles in the marketing and advertising sectors over the past two decades.
Current Role at Wray Ward
Mandy Lui Simmons serves as the Resourcing Director at Wray Ward, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has developed and implemented an agency-wide resourcing and capacity management model. She works directly with talent acquisition to assess and fulfill staffing needs based on client and project requirements. Additionally, she manages resourcing forecast reports across the agency to ensure efficient resource allocation. Her responsibilities also include serving as a liaison between different disciplines within the agency to proactively address workload concerns.
Previous Experience in Media and Marketing
Mandy has extensive experience in the media and marketing industry. She worked at FOX Sports as a Senior Producer in Creative Services from 2013 to 2021, contributing to various projects over eight years in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to that, she held positions at several organizations, including as a Traffic Coordinator at Spectrum for four months in 2013, and as a Media Buyer at Heinrich Marketing from 2005 to 2006. Her earlier roles also include Traffic Manager positions at both Milici Valenti Ng Pack and PacificBasin Communications.
Education and Academic Background
Mandy studied at the University of Hawai‘i - Shidler College of Business, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Her studies spanned from 2001 to 2003, providing her with a solid foundation in business principles and marketing strategies that she applies in her professional roles.
Expertise in Resource Management
Mandy possesses a deep understanding of personnel skillsets, enabling her to effectively match talent with work assignments for optimal success. Her expertise in resource management is evident in her ability to develop strategies that enhance productivity and address staffing needs. She has a proven track record of managing resource allocation and ensuring that projects are adequately staffed, which contributes to the overall efficiency of the agency.