Susan Kay Thompson

Current

• Managing Editor/ Business Matchmaker at 7Bends.com

Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• Santa Barbara High School

• Bowie High School

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• My Website

Susan Kay Thompson’s Summary

I’m an innovation leader with 20 years of experience in marketing and public relations strategy; business/media alliances; direct sales; web content and marketing; advertising; print/online publications; and teaching/corporate training. I have start up, entrepreneurial experience, in addition to my corporate work. I'm a pro at strategically assessing situations and developing proposals, presentations, and/or plans to win new business.

I'm a relationship builder with expertise in a variety of industries, including: high technology/web; software/CRM; energy/utilities; financial and professional services; travel/tourism; hospitality; publishing; and real estate. I've worked with Senior Management, Boards of Directors, traditional/online editors, chambers, associations, partners, and customers in developing and facilitating marketing, communications, and media plans. This has included writing talking points and position papers, and arranging press tours, speaking engagements, and TV, radio and web spots for maximum benefit.

I thrive on connecting people and ideas, and can write anything. I've used video seminars, search engine marketing, pay-per-click advertising, blogs, article writing, and podcasts to position companies. I'm familiar with PRWeb, and other online media venues. I've been involved in political communications, as well.

I'm a proud mother of a wonderful son, who attends Iowa State University. I attended Bowie High School and Santa Barbara High School, and lived in Southern California for 15 years. My family is from the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. I'm energetic, versatile, resilient, and creative. I love to travel, explore, and encourage others. I know some Spanish and Italian, and am interested in learning other languages.

Susan Kay Thompson’s Specialties:

Marketing, Business Planning, Business Development, Strategic Alliances; Partnerships, Web Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Positioning, Public Speaking, Direct Sales, Sales Training & Promotion, Business Writing & Editing, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship Development, Fundraising, Proposal Development, Internet Research, Teaching Writing and Communications

Susan Kay Thompson’s Experience

• Managing Editor/ Business Matchmaker

  7Bends.com

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  March 2009 — Present (10 months)

Susan Kay Thompson’s Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Masters , Business English , 1989 — 1991

  Also taught Business Writing/ Freshman Composition.

• University of California, Santa Barbara

  B.A. , Communications Studies , 1978 — 1981

  Participated in the South Coast Writing Project. Active in Intramural sports. Upon graduation, worked at the Santa Barbara NewsPress and at PENTABS, an emerging pension/trust accounting software company.

• Santa Barbara High School

  1977 — 1978

• Bowie High School

  1975 — 1977

Additional Information

Susan Kay Thompson’s Websites:

• My Website

Susan Kay Thompson’s Groups:

Have worked on behalf of a number of political candidates. Led grassroots efforts in the suburbs, recruited small business owners and young professionals, handled press relations/writing.

Former Membership Chair of Iowa chapter of the American Marketing Association.

Board Member, Iowa Venture Network (venture capital organization).

Vice Chair, Iowa Arthritis Foundation.

Currently volunteer at local soup kitchen for the homeless.

Susan Kay Thompson’s Honors:

1996 - Iowa delegate to the National Democratic Convention.

1998 - Co-Founder of Hope at Work, a faith-based organization that provides resume, networking, and moral support for the unemployed and underemployed.

1998-2000 - Co-Chair, Economic Development Committee, Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. Lobbied small business issues in Washington D.C.

2000-2002 - Appointed by Governor Tom Vilsack to the Iowa Lottery Board. Served as a Member and as Chair.

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