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Simone Clarke is an accomplished Communication Specialist with over 25 years of broadcast experience and over a decade of corporate communication experience. 

Her career in media began at the age of 18, as the host of the then popular television youth show, ‘Rappin’. With the gift of gab, complemented by her love of life, her work would open up new opportunities, paving the way for Simone to freelance with the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC). There, she learned from the very best in the business as she became proficient at production and presentation.

Though she entered the corporate world years later, she never abandoned her love for broadcast. Instead, she skilfully juggled both interests, Chief Communication Officer at GraceKennedy Ltd. and TV host at Television Jamaica. She gained extensive experience in event management and Public Relations and rose to the pinnacle of her career at GK.

Today, Simone holds a Master of Arts Degree in Communication, with distinction, and continues to comfortably wear many hats in the industry.

Corporate 

Crafting communication strategies for Jamaica’s most prominent companies, she has been the voice behind the scenes of some of the most venerated executives in corporate Jamaica.

Broadcast

Simone hosts TVJ’s popular morning show, ‘Smile Jamaica,’ and she is a popular host and emcee choice for numerous events held in Jamaica. Following her call to serve, Simone premiered ‘Sim Soul Sessions’, a TV program offering a safe space for her guests to share their stories and find catharsis. Simultaneously, viewers are inspired to extend grace and find community.

Coaching

Simone is also a highly sought-after voice, speech, presentation, and delivery coach for corporate groups and executives, empowering persons to confidently communicate at their best level with an audience of any size.

Simone’s Career Journey

Simone’s Career Journey

Became ‘Rappin’ Show Host

1994

Graduated from UWI, Mona, with First Class Honours BA degree in Media and Communication

Landed a job in both TV and Radio at Television Jamaica and FAME 95FM

1997

Took on a full-time position at FAME 95FM, working as a Broadcaster and Senior Producer.

Accepted a corporate job, becoming Public Relations Coordinator at Hilton Hotels & Resorts

1999

Promoted to Executive Producer at FAME 95FM

2007

Joined GraceKennedy Ltd. as Corporate Communications Manager

2011

Promoted to Chief Communications Officer at GraceKennedy Ltd.

2014

Became AVP, Group Corporate Communication at Supreme Ventures

2016

Founded SimSpeak Communication Services Ltd

Created TV hit show, ‘Sim Soul Sessions’

2020

Continues to host ‘Smile Jamaica’ on Television Jamaica, executive produce and host ‘Sim Soul Sessions’, and manage SimSpeak Communication.

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