Denise Thompson
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Crystal Dax
Denise is the kind of employee and colleague that you dream to have on your team. Always positive and enthusiastic, she takes on difficult tasks with ease, can coordinate groups in a way that appears effortless, and shows her passion for her work in everything she does. She doesn't just do what she is asks, she goes above and beyond to ensure that the initiatives she is part of are the absolute best they can be. I consider myself very lucky that I got to work with Denise on cross-department projects many times and know that she will do great things for any company smart enough to hire her!
Lauralie Levy
Master Event producer! Denise planned, created and executed monthly events to enhance employee engagement at Credit One Bank. Her ability to manage multiple projects with stakeholders across departments at a break neck pace was flawlessly executed! From volunteer events to employee recognition programs to product launches, it was Denise’s personal efforts that brought these to life and drove employee happiness at the Bank. I especially enjoyed coming up with collaborative projects together with her! As the internal communication lead, we often interfaced on how to leverage internal and external initiatives in the social media and PR worlds. She’s a
Crystal Dax
Denise is the kind of employee and colleague that you dream to have on your team. Always positive and enthusiastic, she takes on difficult tasks with ease, can coordinate groups in a way that appears effortless, and shows her passion for her work in everything she does. She doesn't just do what she is asks, she goes above and beyond to ensure that the initiatives she is part of are the absolute best they can be. I consider myself very lucky that I got to work with Denise on cross-department projects many times and know that she will do great things for any company smart enough to hire her!
Lauralie Levy
Master Event producer! Denise planned, created and executed monthly events to enhance employee engagement at Credit One Bank. Her ability to manage multiple projects with stakeholders across departments at a break neck pace was flawlessly executed! From volunteer events to employee recognition programs to product launches, it was Denise’s personal efforts that brought these to life and drove employee happiness at the Bank. I especially enjoyed coming up with collaborative projects together with her! As the internal communication lead, we often interfaced on how to leverage internal and external initiatives in the social media and PR worlds. She’s a
Crystal Dax
Denise is the kind of employee and colleague that you dream to have on your team. Always positive and enthusiastic, she takes on difficult tasks with ease, can coordinate groups in a way that appears effortless, and shows her passion for her work in everything she does. She doesn't just do what she is asks, she goes above and beyond to ensure that the initiatives she is part of are the absolute best they can be. I consider myself very lucky that I got to work with Denise on cross-department projects many times and know that she will do great things for any company smart enough to hire her!
Lauralie Levy
Master Event producer! Denise planned, created and executed monthly events to enhance employee engagement at Credit One Bank. Her ability to manage multiple projects with stakeholders across departments at a break neck pace was flawlessly executed! From volunteer events to employee recognition programs to product launches, it was Denise’s personal efforts that brought these to life and drove employee happiness at the Bank. I especially enjoyed coming up with collaborative projects together with her! As the internal communication lead, we often interfaced on how to leverage internal and external initiatives in the social media and PR worlds. She’s a
Crystal Dax
Denise is the kind of employee and colleague that you dream to have on your team. Always positive and enthusiastic, she takes on difficult tasks with ease, can coordinate groups in a way that appears effortless, and shows her passion for her work in everything she does. She doesn't just do what she is asks, she goes above and beyond to ensure that the initiatives she is part of are the absolute best they can be. I consider myself very lucky that I got to work with Denise on cross-department projects many times and know that she will do great things for any company smart enough to hire her!
Lauralie Levy
Master Event producer! Denise planned, created and executed monthly events to enhance employee engagement at Credit One Bank. Her ability to manage multiple projects with stakeholders across departments at a break neck pace was flawlessly executed! From volunteer events to employee recognition programs to product launches, it was Denise’s personal efforts that brought these to life and drove employee happiness at the Bank. I especially enjoyed coming up with collaborative projects together with her! As the internal communication lead, we often interfaced on how to leverage internal and external initiatives in the social media and PR worlds. She’s a
Experience
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Anaxi
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager of Internal Communications
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Credit One Bank
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager Internal Communications
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Feb 2017 - Sep 2022
Create and build internal communications and engagement strategies from scratch to drive culture, support the organization’s mission, vision and values, and help shape and define the employee experience •Manage an editorial calendar for multiple channels including a printed newsletter, digital signage suite, email announcements, employee intranet, and employee mobile app •Revamp and enhance the existing recognition programs by reducing cost inefficiencies, creating consistent program… Show more Create and build internal communications and engagement strategies from scratch to drive culture, support the organization’s mission, vision and values, and help shape and define the employee experience •Manage an editorial calendar for multiple channels including a printed newsletter, digital signage suite, email announcements, employee intranet, and employee mobile app •Revamp and enhance the existing recognition programs by reducing cost inefficiencies, creating consistent program requirements and branding, and allowing more employees to be celebrated for their achievements •Establish the annual Employee Family Picnic as a signature event, tripling attendance and reducing cost per person by over $5 in the first year •Partner across the organization with key internal stakeholders to develop and support a broad range of initiatives including partnerships and sponsorships, product development, business transformation, construction and more Show less Create and build internal communications and engagement strategies from scratch to drive culture, support the organization’s mission, vision and values, and help shape and define the employee experience •Manage an editorial calendar for multiple channels including a printed newsletter, digital signage suite, email announcements, employee intranet, and employee mobile app •Revamp and enhance the existing recognition programs by reducing cost inefficiencies, creating consistent program… Show more Create and build internal communications and engagement strategies from scratch to drive culture, support the organization’s mission, vision and values, and help shape and define the employee experience •Manage an editorial calendar for multiple channels including a printed newsletter, digital signage suite, email announcements, employee intranet, and employee mobile app •Revamp and enhance the existing recognition programs by reducing cost inefficiencies, creating consistent program requirements and branding, and allowing more employees to be celebrated for their achievements •Establish the annual Employee Family Picnic as a signature event, tripling attendance and reducing cost per person by over $5 in the first year •Partner across the organization with key internal stakeholders to develop and support a broad range of initiatives including partnerships and sponsorships, product development, business transformation, construction and more Show less
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MGM Resorts International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Events & Communications Partner
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Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
Developed engaging communications and events to support key HR and business initiatives for a diverse workforce of over 72,000 •Served as communications chair on a sustainability committee comprised of senior leaders and executive chefs focused on reducing food waste and celebrating achievements related to that goal •Planned company-wide launch events for the rollout of the Achievers points-based recognition platform •Led the creation, production, and delivery of over 50 individual… Show more Developed engaging communications and events to support key HR and business initiatives for a diverse workforce of over 72,000 •Served as communications chair on a sustainability committee comprised of senior leaders and executive chefs focused on reducing food waste and celebrating achievements related to that goal •Planned company-wide launch events for the rollout of the Achievers points-based recognition platform •Led the creation, production, and delivery of over 50 individual assets for a month-long enterprise-wide philanthropic giving campaign for the MGM Resorts Foundation •Proposed, bid, and awarded an order of over 360,000 giveaways to be drop-shipped to multiple locations in conjunction with the in-person rally events for the “Welcome to the Show” internal/external marketing campaign •Partnered with senior leaders to write and produce meeting agendas, presentations, speeches, letters, and more
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Senior Specialist of Programs/Events
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Dec 2013 - Jul 2016
Researched, developed, proposed and implemented innovative employee engagement tactics to increase utilization of the company’s health, wellness and benefits programs •Created event and communications plans which could be implemented onsite by local and regional property HR teams, in addition to managing all assets and logistics remotely •Planned and directed a three day Annual Enrollment event with over 20 benefits partners, attended by more than 3,000 health plan members and covered… Show more Researched, developed, proposed and implemented innovative employee engagement tactics to increase utilization of the company’s health, wellness and benefits programs •Created event and communications plans which could be implemented onsite by local and regional property HR teams, in addition to managing all assets and logistics remotely •Planned and directed a three day Annual Enrollment event with over 20 benefits partners, attended by more than 3,000 health plan members and covered dependents •Increased participation and utilization of the 401(k) Saving Plan through onsite events and campaigns focused on enrollment, and promoting free online savings tools •Selected to participate in ASPIRE Spring 2015, a corporate management training program
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Specialist of Programs/Events
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Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
•Scheduled and managed the annual calendar of health and wellness events for Las Vegas and regional properties: 401(k) Education Consultant, Enrollment Labs, Access Health Dental, Mammography, Flu Shots, Annual Enrollment and special events •Launched Jim's Plate, the CEO's healthy eating initiative for employees, with onsite events, educational communications and signage, a healthy recipe contest, and make-at-home recipes from each property's Executive Chef and Celebrity Chefs •Planned… Show more •Scheduled and managed the annual calendar of health and wellness events for Las Vegas and regional properties: 401(k) Education Consultant, Enrollment Labs, Access Health Dental, Mammography, Flu Shots, Annual Enrollment and special events •Launched Jim's Plate, the CEO's healthy eating initiative for employees, with onsite events, educational communications and signage, a healthy recipe contest, and make-at-home recipes from each property's Executive Chef and Celebrity Chefs •Planned engagement, philanthropy and recognition programs for Corporate employees
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MGM Resorts International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager of College Relations
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Sep 2007 - Oct 2008
Created targeted onsite and virtual recruitment strategies for the college internship and management associate programs •Designed the recruitment brand experience for our sponsorship of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) annual conference, including senior leadership presentations on panels, career fair booth, collateral and giveaway design, and a premium networking suite event •Designed the NSMH candidates' fly-in interview experience which included room-drop… Show more Created targeted onsite and virtual recruitment strategies for the college internship and management associate programs •Designed the recruitment brand experience for our sponsorship of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) annual conference, including senior leadership presentations on panels, career fair booth, collateral and giveaway design, and a premium networking suite event •Designed the NSMH candidates' fly-in interview experience which included room-drop arrival gifts, back-of-house hotel and restaurant tours, networking mixers, onsite panel interviews, show tickets, dinner reservations, hotel accommodations and airfare Show less Created targeted onsite and virtual recruitment strategies for the college internship and management associate programs •Designed the recruitment brand experience for our sponsorship of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) annual conference, including senior leadership presentations on panels, career fair booth, collateral and giveaway design, and a premium networking suite event •Designed the NSMH candidates' fly-in interview experience which included room-drop… Show more Created targeted onsite and virtual recruitment strategies for the college internship and management associate programs •Designed the recruitment brand experience for our sponsorship of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) annual conference, including senior leadership presentations on panels, career fair booth, collateral and giveaway design, and a premium networking suite event •Designed the NSMH candidates' fly-in interview experience which included room-drop arrival gifts, back-of-house hotel and restaurant tours, networking mixers, onsite panel interviews, show tickets, dinner reservations, hotel accommodations and airfare Show less
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Johnson & Wales University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Programs & Events Assistant
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Jun 2004 - May 2006
•Worked as a liaison between the University and over 60 student organizations •Implemented 6 ongoing student leadership programs and over 50 special events annually •Received the Office of Campus Diversity’s “Community Award” for contributing to diversity on campus through involvement with multicultural activities •Worked as a liaison between the University and over 60 student organizations •Implemented 6 ongoing student leadership programs and over 50 special events annually •Received the Office of Campus Diversity’s “Community Award” for contributing to diversity on campus through involvement with multicultural activities
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Education
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2002 - 2006
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelors, Marketing
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