Grant Thompson

Publicity Coordinator at Permanent Press Media
  • Claim this Profile
Contact Information
us****@****om
(386) 825-5501
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

Topline Score

Topline score feature will be out soon.

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI

You need to have a working account to view this content.
You need to have a working account to view this content.

Experience

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Publicity Coordinator
      • Jun 2021 - Present
    • Brand Operations Manager
      • Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

      – Implemented brand strategy in terms of marketing tactics, product launches, brand collaborations and messaging – Developed innovative systems for email marketing, influencer relations, social media planning, website content curation, company file organization, inventory management, and billing processes – Strategized with internal teams to execute successful marketing campaigns for new releases – Created social posts with on-brand copy and compelling visuals to improve engagement and retain new followers – Collaborated with digital marketing team and increased the Instagram account following by 44% (10k followers) in the last 8 months (@hemlockgoods) – Trained and assisted new hires to ensure the onboarding process was efficient and beneficial – Developed and maintained relationships with 35 sales reps and 700 retail stores across the country Show less

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Media Genius Fellow
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • President — K-State PRSSA Chapter
      • Aug 2019 - May 2020

      – Planned and managed chapter programming for the academic year – Led executive board of five – Managed team projects and tasks using Asana – Tracked and organized all chapter documents with Google Drive – Communicated with national committee, other chapters and professional advisors regularly – Represented the chapter at professional development opportunities – Planned and managed chapter programming for the academic year – Led executive board of five – Managed team projects and tasks using Asana – Tracked and organized all chapter documents with Google Drive – Communicated with national committee, other chapters and professional advisors regularly – Represented the chapter at professional development opportunities

    • United States
    • Musicians
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Communications Intern
      • May 2019 - Aug 2019

      – Drafted and distributed press releases for CMA-specific announcements using Emma – Compiled media reports using Muck Rack and TVEyes software for CMA Staff and Board of Directors – Assisted with photo selection and proofreading/editing for CMA Close Up magazine (7,000+ circulation) – Researched and pitched media/influencers for CMA Songwriters Series shows CMA Fest: – Assisted in execution and production of CMA Fest including: creating media and publicist lists with 150+ contacts; organizing credential pickup for 800+ credentialed media, publicists and industry professionals; and facilitating backstage artist interviews with 35 media outlets 52nd and 53rd Annual CMA Awards (Nov. 2018, Nov. 2019): – Routed talent between EPK and media outlets to facilitate backstage interviews – Served as production assistant to red carpet portrait booth photographer (Katie Kauss) – Escorted talent and collaborated with their publicists to secure media interviews Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Relations Intern
      • May 2019 - Aug 2019

      – Wrote diversified press materials (press releases, pitches, blogs, infographics, social copy) – Built/Managed media lists for B2B and B2C clients using Cision and independent research – Conducted daily media monitoring and clipping – Produced quarterly reports for client presentations – Assisted with earned/influencer media pitching (research, securing and interview coordination) – Participated in brainstorming and strategy planning meetings for B2B and B2C campaigns – Wrote diversified press materials (press releases, pitches, blogs, infographics, social copy) – Built/Managed media lists for B2B and B2C clients using Cision and independent research – Conducted daily media monitoring and clipping – Produced quarterly reports for client presentations – Assisted with earned/influencer media pitching (research, securing and interview coordination) – Participated in brainstorming and strategy planning meetings for B2B and B2C campaigns

    • Communications Chair — K-State PRSSA Chapter
      • Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

      – Managed K-State PRSSA social media accounts, including Twitter and Instagram (@kstateprssa) – Developed marketing assets for meetings and events – Coordinated internal communication and informed members of upcoming events – Redesigned the chapter website (www.kstateprssa.weebly.com) – Managed K-State PRSSA social media accounts, including Twitter and Instagram (@kstateprssa) – Developed marketing assets for meetings and events – Coordinated internal communication and informed members of upcoming events – Redesigned the chapter website (www.kstateprssa.weebly.com)

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Social Media Intern - Divison of Communications and Marketing
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

      – Produced a video reaching 68k impressions on socials and the Topeka, KS NBC affiliate (KSNT)– Garnered social audience growth of 20k over an eight-month period– Generated, scheduled and monitored daily content using Sprout Social– Implemented multiple social campaigns (#CaptureKState, #LoveKState, #ThankfulKState)

    • Resident Assistant - Housing and Dining Services
      • Aug 2017 - May 2018

      – Responded to emergencies in the building while on duty – Provided a support system to residents – Performed nightly rounds while on duty to ensure building safety for 450+ residents – Facilitated two programs per month to educate residents about campus culture and resources – Received 2017-2018 Goodnow Hall "Staff Glue" Award

    • Paraprofessional - Career Center
      • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

      – Assisted students in scheduling appointments – Provided information to employers about the services offered – Interacted with students at campus events informing them about the Career Center – Answered phones and responded to emails from employers and students

    • New Student Services Ambassador
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

      - Gave campus tours to prospective students and families - Scheduled campus visits over the phone for prospective students and families - Provided a K-State student perspective on student panels - Assisted Senior/Junior Days to run efficiently - Demonstrated knowledge of K-State programs and resources

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Intern
      • May 2018 - Aug 2018

      – Designed marketing materials (weekly newsletters, announcements, event programs and postcards) – Served as staff photographer for NSAI events and merchandise – Facilitated event planning including venue research and booking – Maintained the back end of the website and updated it accordingly – Designed marketing materials (weekly newsletters, announcements, event programs and postcards) – Served as staff photographer for NSAI events and merchandise – Facilitated event planning including venue research and booking – Maintained the back end of the website and updated it accordingly

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Front of House
      • May 2018 - Aug 2018

Education

  • Kansas State University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Strategic Communications; Emphasis: Public Relations; Outside Concention: Political Science
    2016 - 2020
  • Mahidol University
    2019 - 2019
  • Holly High School
    High School Diploma
    2012 - 2016

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now