641.420.9141 BRENDAN THOMPSON [email protected] Marketing professional with a passion for elevating brands. Utilizes a deep 8350 EP True Parkway, Apt. 2103 understanding of the creative process to strategically manage asset creation from West Des Moines, IA, 50266 conception to launch. linkedin.com/in/bthmpsn
EXPERIENCE
MEREDITH XCELERATED MARKETING Des Moines, IA Project Manager May 2017 – Jan. 2018
Clients: Pfizer, Bed Bath & Beyond, State Farm, HULU, Global Atlantic, Publix, & Kellogg School of Management, KOA
• Simultaneously built production schedules and tracked scopes for 8 clients while ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget. • Developed a detailed daily status report to facilitate communication between 30+ team members throughout the duration of print, digital, email and video campaigns. • Kept clients up to date regarding the production process during weekly status calls, in addition to distributing project feedback and notes to internal team members.
TBWA\THE INTEGER GROUP Des Moines, IA Account Executive/Project Manager Apr. 2016 – May 2017
Client: Pella
• Managed agency communication with 7 clients across Pella’s B-to-B Trade and Commercial divisions. • Oversaw the complete lifecycle of a project, which included writing creative briefs, building production timelines and presenting campaign results to clients. • Guided creative, strategy and analytics team members throughout the development of CRM campaigns consisting of a semi-monthly email cadences, direct mail initiatives, print materials and digital assets for use on Pella.com.
SAATCHI & SAATCHI – TEAM ONE Los Angeles, CA Digital Assistant Account Executive May 2015 – Apr. 2016
Client: Lexus
• Served as the point of contact for 5 clients regarding the implementation of any homepage and maintenance updates across the Lexus.com site. • Collaborated alongside project managers, designers, and developers throughout the execution of enhancements on Lexus.com, in addition to the building and trafficking of display advertisements with agency partners. • Managed estimate approvals and forecasted monthly project accruals for an annual budget in excess of $7 million.
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION Los Angeles, CA Marketing Coordinator May 2013 – May 2015
Feature Films and TV: Mr. Peabody & Sherman, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Penguins of Madagascar, Home, Kung Fu Panda 3
• Developed strong working relationships with international studio partners and 10+ creative agencies while trafficking the production of worldwide print, broadcast and digital marketing campaign materials. • Built presentations for internal marketing strategy reviews, film pitches, industry trade shows, and key press events. • Coordinated 5+ film shoots featuring voice talent and production staff for the use of custom marketing materials.
EDUCATION TECHNICAL SKILLS
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA Bachelor of Arts: Marketing PRODUCTION PROGRAMS: Cedar Falls, IA Minor: Art Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, JIRA, Workfront, Aug. 2008 – Dec. 2012 Emphasis: Advertising Proof HQ, Slack, Opal, Marketo, Eloqua, MS Project
CERTIFICATIONS Google Analytics, Google AdWords