David Thompson

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/david23
417 Willow Ave Deerfield, IL 60015
917-774-0453 - david23@gmail.com

Introduction

Dynamic and creative Project Manager with powerful track record of meeting deliverables in-line with operational targets. Work confidently with senior staff and key team members to push timely solutions to multifaceted plans. Quick to respond to new developments effectively, including providing vital progress reports and post-project analysis. Able to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences. Provide daily mediation to prevent minor issues from becoming major ones. Soft skills focused on creating a positive and productive work environment.

Skills: Project Management, Workflow Management, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Communication, Creative Marketing, Team Building, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Mediation, Software & Website Deployment, Vendor Management, Complex Problem Solving

Professional Experience

Vibes: Chicago, IL August 2017 to Present
Associate Director of Project Management
Deliver innovative company-wide tools creating more efficient workflows and reporting.
● Define production processes that align with industry standards and client expectations.
● Play key role in the restructure of the department, defining vital roles and responsibilities.
● Launch countless custom mobile experiences and integrations.
● Determine scopes, timelines, and budgets, and offer monthly financial reporting.
Clients: Allstate, Blue Cross, Redbox, Hibbett, The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Ascena Brands, Hudson Bay Company, Lego, Polo, and Victoria’s Secret.

Leo Burnett: Chicago, IL May 2013 to August 2017
Technical Producer
Created and launched software, responsive websites, mobile applications, digital signage, interactive kiosks, digital banners, and email campaigns.
● Led a $7M contract for INTEL’s Intelligent Point of Sale Ecosystem.
● Teamed with internal and external stakeholders to provide solutions to best meet the client;s requirements and budget.
● Delivered strategic and tactical long-term and daily project prioritization and planning.
● Tracked project status, progress, risks, issues, and escalation.
● Consistently communicated at client and agency levels on project status.
Clients: Allstate, Comcast, Intel, McDonald’s, Invesco, and Delta.

The College Board: New York, NY August 2007 to May 2013
Director of Web Production
Oversaw a large multidisciplinary production team, developing and delivering coordinated strategic, web-based solutions with five direct reports.
● Managed project resources, schedules, and budgets for the creative and production teams.
● Created product and technical presentations for both internal and external audiences.
● Ensured project timeliness and quality and communicated with multiple stakeholders.
● Managed accuracy, quality, and consistency of site content.

American Museum of Natural History: New York, NY March 2000 to August 2007
Director of Digital Communications
Created the Museum's online presence and digital integrations of physical installations.
● Managed the Digital Communications budget.
● Assembled and drove a team of developers, producers and creatives to create new content and weekly updates.
● Researched, hired and managed vendors and freelance contractors.
● Implemented online ticketing, ecommerce, donations and point physical sale digital kiosks.

MaMaMedia: New York, NY February 1997 to March 2000
Technical Producer/Senior Developer
Developed dynamic database driven web sites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash and other technologies including a custom tag engine written in C.
● Created and led ad-hoc multidisciplinary teams to producing high-quality projects on schedule.
● Developed and enforced QA procedures kept up with the latest browser changes and compatibility on different platforms.
Provided content for: MaMaMedia, Connected Family, AOL, Disney, Earthlink, General Mills, Intel, Kraft, Microsoft’s Web-TV, Minute-Maid, Nintendo, Scholastic, Time Warner, and others.

Additional Experience

Epic: Volunteer Project Lead for WeAllCode Rally providing Marketing, Web, Social and Video materials.
AST Sound: Audio Engineer Design, Sales, and Installations of recording studios and nightclubs.
Time Square Lighting: Lighting Design and Sales for Theaters and Nightclubs in NYC.
SoundFX TV Show with Jeff Probst: Weekly Live TV Personality “Audio Guru”.
Patti Smith Band: Pre/Post Production Support for JD Daugherty on two Patti Smith albums.
Matt Johnson TheThe: Designed and Build a Portable Recording Studio to use on tour.
Rawkus Records: Designed and built their first recording studio.
Creative: Music, Sound and Lighting Design for a number of Off-Broadway productions.
Entrepreneur: Creator of an early music website promoting new releases for local NYC artists and working in cooperation with Formula PR representing Warp, Mute, Interscope, and others.

Education

Music Therapy, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
Computer Programming, Parsons School of Design - The New School, New York, NY

Awards

LEO BURNETT
Silver CLIO 2015; Bronze Cannes 2015; Pro Awards - Gold Winner; Pro Awards - Silver Winner.

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
2006 Webby Official Honoree - AMNH Dinosaurs Exhibition & AMNH Fossil Halls
2005 Webby Worthy Award - AMNH Permanent Halls & AMNH Hall of Ocean Life

MAMAMEDIA
1999 & 2002 Computerworld Smithsonian Award -- Excellence in innovative use of technology in education and media
GII Award for Best Children's Website, the 1999 and 2000
Best Kids Community Award from Yahoo! Internet Life
2002 MIT Network of Educators in Science and Technology