Michele Thompkins

Current

Client of Protege at Abundant Life Cathedral
CEO & Owner at Protege Entertainment
Client of Protege at Thompkins Marketing

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Past

Client of Protege - Marketing & Public Relations Director at Moore Unique Dermatology & Spa
Client of Protege at Walker Entertainment Group
Client of Protege at The Red Cat Jazz Cafe

Insurance Representative at Allstate Insurance The Hooten Hughes Agency
Office Manager at Lasting Perceptions Marketing Firm
A&R Director at GR Productions

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Education

LeMoyne-Owen College
The University of Memphis
Southeast College of Technology

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Recommended

5 people have recommended Michele

Connections

47 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

Michele Thompkins’s Summary

Protégé is a full service public relations and marketing firm, located in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2005, in that time we have attracted clients like J. Anthony Brown, Mary Griffin, Chris Chew and many more. Protégé has built a reputation for getting our clients noticed.
Public relations are impossible without building relationships. Protégé values our strong relationships with our clients and our media resources. We value our client’s input to find the perfect blend of creativity. Every client is provided with a focused plan to maintain current clients and obtain additional prospects. Establish credibility for your business and conveys expertise with our marketing.
Protégé takes pride in personal consultation with each client. Your project has special needs that we customize to hit your target market and gain exposure. Offering our clients a wide range of services, customized campaigns, we are your one stop for your PR needs.
Michele Thompkins and her team of experts can help your project; small business and band boost sales, credibility and awareness.
As the founder of Protégé, Michele is a public-relations consultant and published writer with over 15 years of extensive experience and an excellent track-record for success. Protégé specializes in getting the national media attention that is needed via targeted public-relations efforts.

Protégé only accepts a limited number of clients. Then, she acts as an extension of
your team, provides the individual attention you deserve and uses her public relations and marketing experience to help your business succeed.

Michele Thompkins’s Specialties:

Public Relation Services
Consumer Public Relations
Community Relations
Media Relations
Branding
Website Development
Event PR
Newsletters
Email Marketing
Web Site Development
Landing Pages
Direct Mail
Social Media PR
Digital Presentations
Trade shows

Protégé services the following industries;
Events
Fashion & Beauty
General Business
Medical Practices
Music & Entertainment
Podcasts
Products & Services
Professional Organizations
Spa's
Venues

Michele Thompkins’s Experience

Client of Protege

Abundant Life Cathedral

(Religious Institutions industry)

May 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

Create social network promotions for Dr. Ed Montgomery and Abundant Life Cathedral
Email blasts
CEO & Owner

Protege Entertainment

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

October 2005 — Present (4 years 3 months)
Client of Protege

Thompkins Marketing

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2005 — Present (4 years 8 months)

Public relation services
Media relations
Email Blasts
Artist online management
Company promotions
Client of Protege - Marketing & Public Relations Director

Moore Unique Dermatology & Spa

(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

June 2008 — March 2009 (10 months)

Plans and sets directions, coordinates the marketing effort of the organization's products and services. Monitors market changes and adjust marketing strategies accordingly in order to remain competitive within the changing market. Presents and recommend changes to the marketing strategies and policies to the board. Act as subject matter experts to the CEO and other departmental leaders on issues relating to effective marketing.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee firm’s electronic marketing efforts including supervision of Web site design and maintenance.
• Devising a technique for introducing the sales concept and the product to customers.
• Designing an introductory call script that is now standard for the department.
• Developing a strategy for attacking and penetrating a customer master list.
• Gather email data for email blasts
• Social Network Promotions; My space, Facebook and YouTube
• Development of radio and television scripts
• Plan and execute street team and tradeshows
Client of Protege

Walker Entertainment Group

(Entertainment industry)

May 2008 — March 2009 (11 months)

Provide artist online management
Online event promotion
Artists include: Mary Griffin, Andre James, Kyle Turner.
Client of Protege

The Red Cat Jazz Cafe

(Entertainment industry)

August 2008 — December 2008 (5 months)

Develop, market and promote Red Cat Music Record label online
Promote Red Cat Jazz Cafe Events online
Artists promoted included; Althea Rene, Dean James, Kyle Turner & Andre James.
Insurance Representative

Allstate Insurance The Hooten Hughes Agency

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

2005 — 2007 (2 years )
Office Manager

Lasting Perceptions Marketing Firm

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

October 2001 — May 2002 (8 months)

Researching cost-effective methods of advertising, organizing and participating in events, analyzing competitors and communicating the strategy and results to the entire team.
Direct firm’s overall communications.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Design, implement, and facilitate marketing for various clients.
• Plan and administer the marketing operations budget.
• Organize and implement client relations including:
• Client satisfaction surveys
• Client development activities
• Special events
• Supervise writing proposals; participate in planning and presentation sessions, when assigned.
• Oversee corporate communications activities;
• External and internal communications
• Public relations efforts
• Develop and administer marketing database which includes client and prospect information, mailing list applications, etc.
A&R Director

GR Productions

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

1999 — 2000 (1 year )

A&R Director
Fan Club development and management
Development of promotional items
Contest development & promotion
Artists: Teddy Riley, Guy, Today, Abstract, Zan, Wrecks N Effect, The Redhead Kingpin

Michele Thompkins’s Education

LeMoyne-Owen College

Business Management & Marketing 2001 — 2002
The University of Memphis

Business Management & Marketing 2000 — 2001
Southeast College of Technology

Associates , Computer Science Information , 1996 — 1998

Additional Information

Michele Thompkins’s Websites:

Michele Thompkins’s Interests:

public relations, marketing, promotions, event pr, consulting, media relations, community relations, consumer relations, branding, photography, web design, graphics, flyers