Independent consultant and writer
Greater St. Louis Area
- Current
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- Independent consultant, writer and social media volunteer at various companies
- Past
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- Assistant Director, Business Development Operations at Ernst & Young
- PR and Marketing Communications Manager at Lucy Lee Healthcare System
- Professional Staff Member-KASU at Arkansas State University
- Education
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- Duquesne University
- Arkansas State University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Marketing and Advertising
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Stephanie (Burkhead) Thum’s Summary
E-mail stephaniethum@yahoo.com
Business communication executive with 21 years of experience, including 8.5 years in business development, client relations and marketing with a Big Four accounting firm. Currently seeking the right full-time opportunity in health care, education, professional services, organizational development or renewable energy.
Stephanie (Burkhead) Thum’s Specialties:
My expertise is in helping organizations build strong reputations and articulate stakeholder value through effective communication. This extends into media relations, public relations, client relations, proposal development, project management and social media.
Stephanie (Burkhead) Thum’s Experience
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Independent consultant, writer and social media volunteer
various companies
(Internet industry)
March 2009 — Present (10 months)
Consultant to health care and professional services firms on social media, business communications, media relations, customer relations and stakeholder communications. Nationally published freelance writer.
Business intelligence and industry connections in EMR/EHR, hospital construction, environmental initiatives, executive recruiting, operations, public relations, social media, mobile health, patient and client relations.
Volunteer social media work with professional services firms and health care organizations. Serve as volunteer site administrator for niche online social community since 2004. -
Assistant Director, Business Development Operations
Ernst & Young
(Partnership; Financial Services industry)
September 2000 — February 2009 (8 years 6 months)
Held progressively responsible business development and marketing roles including client satisfaction executive, senior communication and pursuit/proposal strategist and media relations manager.
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PR and Marketing Communications Manager
Lucy Lee Healthcare System
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; THC; Hospital & Health Care industry)
September 1995 — February 2000 (4 years 6 months)
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Professional Staff Member-KASU
Arkansas State University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
December 1993 — September 1995 (1 year 10 months)
Stephanie (Burkhead) Thum’s Education
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Duquesne University
Master of Arts , Corporate Communication , 1998 — 1999
- Activities and Societies:
- Graduate assistantship in the Department of Health Management Systems. Studied in Eastern Europe.
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Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science , Radio-Television , 1989 — 1993
- Activities and Societies:
- KASU
Additional Information
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Stephanie (Burkhead) Thum’s Interests:
Family, physical fitness, running, travel. Certified Zumba instructor.
Stephanie (Burkhead) Thum’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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