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Elizabeth Thomas

Location
murray, KY (US)
Work Category
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Currently working on...
My latest at CommunityMarketingBlog.com - http://www.communitymarketing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/fight-back-dont-let-tmi-too-much-information-overload-your-life.html

About Me

Marketing Strategist, Workshop Developer/Presenter, Blogger, small business owner. I help people and companies communicate ideas, concepts and marketing plans - designing information for both traditional and online media. Also create powerful brand experiences and systems across all platforms. I'm currently presenting a series of training workshops designed to help any business or company create its own super-effective online/social media policies and campaign.

Work Experience

  • May 2007 - Oct 2009
    Murray State University - Coordinator
    Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS), Murray State University
  • Jan 1996 - Sep 1999
    coral springs, FL (US)
    Marketing Director
    Transeastern Homes
    Named Marketing Director of the Year in 1996 by the Gold Coast Builder's Association, the largest industry association in the state, encompassing five counties. Also received gold PRISM awards for best television commercial, print ad campaign, magazine and outdoor ad campaign.
  • Jan 1990 - Jul 1997
    boynton beach, FL (US)
    Creative Director
    A Flair for Hollywood Advertising, Inc.
    Co-founded this full-service agency; handled creative direction and account service for hundreds of clients, local, national and international, for 8 years. Specialized in service to small to mid-size businesses, real estate developers, corporate identity packages and printing services.
  • Jan 1989 - Dec 1995
    boynton beach, FL (US)
    Regional Advertising Manager
    UDC Homes
    Took this national homebuilder's entire advertising effort "in-house" across its SE region, including North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Named Marketing Director of the Year in 1992 by the HCBA of Palm Beach County.
  • Sep 1981 - Dec 1989
    pompano beach, FL (US)
    Vice President - Retail Publications/Editorial Division
    First Marketing Corporation
    Started as an editorial assistant and worked my way up the ladder to Account Executive, Accounts Supervisor, Group Supervisor and ultimately, Vice President. Assigned to service and write for the firm's most profitable financial industry accounts, including Citigroup, Chase Manhattan Bank, Kemper Financial Services, Norwest Bank Group, Texas Commerce Banks and many, many others over nearly a decade.
  • Aug 1980 - Jul 1981
    los angeles, CA (US)
    Media Planner
    RKO Radio Network

Education

  • 2008 - 2009
    Master's - Journalism & Mass Communications
    Murray State University
    Master of Science in Mass Communications.
  • 1977 - 1980
    Bachelor's - Journalism-Advertising
    University of Florida

Courses & Certifications

Certified Web Advertising Specialist (July 2009)

Clubs & Organizations

Social Media Today
Online Advertising professionals
ADS (Advertising fraternity - University of Florida)
West KY Citizens for Health Care Reform
Murray-Colloway County Chamber of Commerce
Cambridge Who's Who

Hobbies & Interests

Theatre, film, animal rescue, fitness.