Grant Thompson
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Experience
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Permanent Press Media
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Publicity Coordinator
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Brand Operations Manager
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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
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Weber Shandwick
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Media Genius Fellow
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
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Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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President — K-State PRSSA Chapter
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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
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Country Music Association (CMA)
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United States
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Musicians
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communications Intern
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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
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GS&F
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Intern
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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
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Communications Chair — K-State PRSSA Chapter
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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)
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Kansas State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Media Intern - Divison of Communications and Marketing
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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)
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Resident Assistant - Housing and Dining Services
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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
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Paraprofessional - Career Center
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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
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New Student Services Ambassador
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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
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Nashville Songwriters Association International
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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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
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Biscuit Love
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front of House
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
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Education
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Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Strategic Communications; Emphasis: Public Relations; Outside Concention: Political Science -
Mahidol University
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Holly High School
High School Diploma