Lisa Thompson
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Bonnie Blackburn-Penhollow
Lisa is the consummate professional. She takes the time to learn about her client's needs and continually fine-tunes campaigns to ensure that all involved are getting the best value. She builds a strong relationship with her clients, checking each month to see if we wanted to change our messaging and to give advice on how to best promote our businesses in a competitive atmosphere. She is conscientious, detail oriented and creative.
Pete Van Baalen
Lisa and I worked closely for nearly three years while I was the director of marketing for Sweetwater and the Sweet Family of Companies. When I started in that position, I quickly realized that Lisa was much more than a sales rep for us, she was a partner. She demonstrated a strong ability to look at opportunities through the eyes of a customer, connecting those opportunities with needs that we faced. I've benefitted from Lisa's strong skills in marketing, promotion, branding and event marketing. Also a big benefit with Lisa is her communication skills. In all my years of working with sales reps - as a sales manager and as the client - I've never had better communication that with Lisa. Her organizational skills helped her keep me abreast of pending deadline and creative copy needs, and her ability to look ahead helped ensure that we were not rushing and could work to get the best marketing produced. A good example of Lisa's skills was during the pandemic. We were in a scramble to figure out if our businesses could be open, at what level and for what hours. The promotional schedule was quickly thrown out the window and we were making changes on the fly. Lisa helped control the chaos, worked through the changes and helped keep us moving forward. Lisa is a professional's professional, and a valuable asset to any organization. She's also a really good person, who believes strongly in community. Lisa gives the same effort to make the community she's a part of as strong as the businesses she works with to make them strong.
Bonnie Blackburn-Penhollow
Lisa is the consummate professional. She takes the time to learn about her client's needs and continually fine-tunes campaigns to ensure that all involved are getting the best value. She builds a strong relationship with her clients, checking each month to see if we wanted to change our messaging and to give advice on how to best promote our businesses in a competitive atmosphere. She is conscientious, detail oriented and creative.
Pete Van Baalen
Lisa and I worked closely for nearly three years while I was the director of marketing for Sweetwater and the Sweet Family of Companies. When I started in that position, I quickly realized that Lisa was much more than a sales rep for us, she was a partner. She demonstrated a strong ability to look at opportunities through the eyes of a customer, connecting those opportunities with needs that we faced. I've benefitted from Lisa's strong skills in marketing, promotion, branding and event marketing. Also a big benefit with Lisa is her communication skills. In all my years of working with sales reps - as a sales manager and as the client - I've never had better communication that with Lisa. Her organizational skills helped her keep me abreast of pending deadline and creative copy needs, and her ability to look ahead helped ensure that we were not rushing and could work to get the best marketing produced. A good example of Lisa's skills was during the pandemic. We were in a scramble to figure out if our businesses could be open, at what level and for what hours. The promotional schedule was quickly thrown out the window and we were making changes on the fly. Lisa helped control the chaos, worked through the changes and helped keep us moving forward. Lisa is a professional's professional, and a valuable asset to any organization. She's also a really good person, who believes strongly in community. Lisa gives the same effort to make the community she's a part of as strong as the businesses she works with to make them strong.
Bonnie Blackburn-Penhollow
Lisa is the consummate professional. She takes the time to learn about her client's needs and continually fine-tunes campaigns to ensure that all involved are getting the best value. She builds a strong relationship with her clients, checking each month to see if we wanted to change our messaging and to give advice on how to best promote our businesses in a competitive atmosphere. She is conscientious, detail oriented and creative.
Pete Van Baalen
Lisa and I worked closely for nearly three years while I was the director of marketing for Sweetwater and the Sweet Family of Companies. When I started in that position, I quickly realized that Lisa was much more than a sales rep for us, she was a partner. She demonstrated a strong ability to look at opportunities through the eyes of a customer, connecting those opportunities with needs that we faced. I've benefitted from Lisa's strong skills in marketing, promotion, branding and event marketing. Also a big benefit with Lisa is her communication skills. In all my years of working with sales reps - as a sales manager and as the client - I've never had better communication that with Lisa. Her organizational skills helped her keep me abreast of pending deadline and creative copy needs, and her ability to look ahead helped ensure that we were not rushing and could work to get the best marketing produced. A good example of Lisa's skills was during the pandemic. We were in a scramble to figure out if our businesses could be open, at what level and for what hours. The promotional schedule was quickly thrown out the window and we were making changes on the fly. Lisa helped control the chaos, worked through the changes and helped keep us moving forward. Lisa is a professional's professional, and a valuable asset to any organization. She's also a really good person, who believes strongly in community. Lisa gives the same effort to make the community she's a part of as strong as the businesses she works with to make them strong.
Bonnie Blackburn-Penhollow
Lisa is the consummate professional. She takes the time to learn about her client's needs and continually fine-tunes campaigns to ensure that all involved are getting the best value. She builds a strong relationship with her clients, checking each month to see if we wanted to change our messaging and to give advice on how to best promote our businesses in a competitive atmosphere. She is conscientious, detail oriented and creative.
Pete Van Baalen
Lisa and I worked closely for nearly three years while I was the director of marketing for Sweetwater and the Sweet Family of Companies. When I started in that position, I quickly realized that Lisa was much more than a sales rep for us, she was a partner. She demonstrated a strong ability to look at opportunities through the eyes of a customer, connecting those opportunities with needs that we faced. I've benefitted from Lisa's strong skills in marketing, promotion, branding and event marketing. Also a big benefit with Lisa is her communication skills. In all my years of working with sales reps - as a sales manager and as the client - I've never had better communication that with Lisa. Her organizational skills helped her keep me abreast of pending deadline and creative copy needs, and her ability to look ahead helped ensure that we were not rushing and could work to get the best marketing produced. A good example of Lisa's skills was during the pandemic. We were in a scramble to figure out if our businesses could be open, at what level and for what hours. The promotional schedule was quickly thrown out the window and we were making changes on the fly. Lisa helped control the chaos, worked through the changes and helped keep us moving forward. Lisa is a professional's professional, and a valuable asset to any organization. She's also a really good person, who believes strongly in community. Lisa gives the same effort to make the community she's a part of as strong as the businesses she works with to make them strong.
Experience
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Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Jun 2017 - Present
Advertising sales for Sarkes Tarzian radio stations in the Fort Wayne DMA. Formats include WAJI-Adult contemporary; WLDE-Classic hits; and Alt 102.3-Adult Alternative; The Twenty FM-Adult contemporary top 20 hits; ST Digital-digital advertising products to be used across all devices. Advertising sales for Sarkes Tarzian radio stations in the Fort Wayne DMA. Formats include WAJI-Adult contemporary; WLDE-Classic hits; and Alt 102.3-Adult Alternative; The Twenty FM-Adult contemporary top 20 hits; ST Digital-digital advertising products to be used across all devices.
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Business People Magazine
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
Advertising sales for our family of publications, including Business People and Fort Wayne Living, as well as signage, column wraps, and advertorial displays at the Fort Wayne International Airport. I can also assist you with a wide variety of promotional products. If you can put your logo on it, Business People Promotional Products can find it! Advertising sales for our family of publications, including Business People and Fort Wayne Living, as well as signage, column wraps, and advertorial displays at the Fort Wayne International Airport. I can also assist you with a wide variety of promotional products. If you can put your logo on it, Business People Promotional Products can find it!
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Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Director
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May 2012 - Oct 2015
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Wells Fargo Advisors
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Fort Wayne, Indiana Area
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Client Services Specialist
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Apr 2011 - May 2012
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Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Box Office Manager
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Nov 2008 - Apr 2011
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Owner
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2005 - 2008
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Vail Giesler Contemporary Art
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Des Moines, Iowa Area
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Co-Owner/Partner
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May 1996 - May 1998
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Magid
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Consulting Assistant - North American Televsion News Consultation
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Aug 1986 - May 1992
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Education
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1993 - 1995
Coe College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Ceramic Arts -
Kirkwood Community College
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies-Art, Business, Marketing emphasis -
Wilcox & Associates
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