Position:
President of Communications at TutorMeASAP
Industry:
Public Relations and Communications
Work:
TutorMeASAP
- Fresno, California Area since Feb 2013
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President of Communications
Denham Resources
- Fresno, California Area Feb 2013 - May 2013
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Public Relations and Marketing Intern
Valley PBS
- Fresno, California Area Jan 2013 - May 2013
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Public Relations Volunteer
TALK- Strategic Promotion Solutions
- Fresno, California Area Sep 2011 - May 2013
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Account Executive
Heartbeat of PR
- Fresno, California Area Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
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Publications Director
Cordova Industries
- Fresno, California Area Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
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Director of Public Relations
The Collegian, Fresno State
- Fresno, California Area Aug 2011 - May 2012
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Features Editor
Central Valley Business Incubator
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
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Public Relations Volunteer
Cordova Industries
- San Francisco Bay Area Jun 2006 - Aug 2011
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Painter's Assistant
Education:
California State University-Fresno 2008 - 2013
Bachelor's, Mass Communications & Journalism, Public Relations
Skills:
Editing, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Ap Style, Public Relations, Social Business, Social Marketing, Small Business Marketing, LinkedIn Recruiter, Adobe Creative Suite, Media Kit Development, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Photography, Public Speaking, Communications Law, Microsoft Office, Written & Oral Presentation Skills, Business Ethics, Customer Advocacy, Philanthropy, LinkedIn, Analytics, Social Media Advertising, Strategic Consulting, Consulting, Press Releases, Media Relations, Video News Releases, Backgrounders, Media Advisory, Fact Sheets, Pitch Letters, PSAs, SEO, Newspaper Design, Website Promotion, Social Promotion, Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Inbound Marketing
Interests:
Sports, Music, Photography, Food, Hospitality, New Technology, Mobile Apps, Mobile Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Business, Fashion.
Awards:
The Popcorn Man Scholarship Competition | 2nd place
The Popcorn Man
Generously funded by alumnus Jim Melikian in honor of his company, The Popcorn Man, this scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior public relations student who has displayed tremendous passion for the field and a healthy dose of good old-fashioned creativity. Students compete for this scholarship by developing and presenting a mock public relations campaign. This year students presented their social media plan for The Popcorn Man.
MCJ159S Public Relations Campaigns and Cases class | 1st place Best Overall
Betsy Hays; MCJ159S Public Relations Campaigns and Cases class
As part of a team of 5, Thomas along with his 4 other group members were awarded with "1st place Best Overall" in their MCJ159S Public Relations Campaigns and Cases class. As the "Chicago Agency" they were given ValleyPBS as their client and were asked to create a campaign, special event and social media recommendations for their client.
MCJ159S Public Relations Campaigns and Cases class | 2nd place Best Presentation
Besty Hays; MCJ159S Public Relations Campaigns and Cases class
As part of a team of 5, Thomas along with his 4 other group members were awarded with "2nd place Best Presentation" in their MCJ159S Public Relations Campaigns and Cases class. As the "Chicago Agency" they were given ValleyPBS as their client and were asked to create a campaign, special event and social media recommendations for their client.
MCJ159S Public Relations Campaigns and Cases class | 3rd place Best Campaign
Betsy Hays; MCJ159S Public Relations Campaigns and Cases class
As part of a team of 5, Thomas along with his 4 other group members were awarded with "3rd place Best Campaign" in their MCJ159S Public Relations Campaigns and Cases class. As the "Chicago Agency" they were given ValleyPBS as their client and were asked to create a campaign, special event and social media recommendations for their client.
The Rookie Award, Fall 2011
TALK- Strategic Promotion Solutions
For commitment and continued dedication to TALK values and goals during his first semester with the firm.
Certifications:
Lifeguarding Certification, American Red Cross
First Aid and CPR/AED Certifications, American Red Cross