Jonathon Edward Thompson

1425 Stadium Way Apt 3103 Indianapolis, IN 46202 765-427-4880 jthompson3288@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Master of Science in Sport Management

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Krannert School of Management
Bachelor of Science in Management
Concentration in Marketing

Expected Graduation 2015

3.70 GPA

May 2011

PRACTICAL CLASS EXPERIENCE

Event and Facility Management
Assisted with marketing efforts for the Great Lakes Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
Distributed requests to area restaurants to acquire food sponsorships for event hospitality room
Attended class meetings at NCAA offices discussing aspects of NCAA Championships including finances,
marketing and ticketing
Strategic Communication
Participated in class activities covering how to draft effective news releases
Constructed a crisis communication plan and a public relations campaign for final presentation

WORK EXPERIENCE
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, IN
Graduate Extern, Championships & Alliances
August 2014 Present
Point of contact for championship hosts and local organizing committee
Critically review marketing plans and provide feedback to hosts
Resolve host questions and concerns regarding championship marketing
Educate hosts and local organizing committees on NCAA Online Marketing Website
Inform hosts about specific guidelines and regulations pertaining to marketing collateral
The Discount Den, West Lafayette, IN
Assistant Manager
August 2009 May 2013
Managed store marketing efforts and promoted brand identity through t-shirt designs and other in store
advertising to increase customer recognition and retention
Managed inventory and supplier relationships on a weekly basis to ensure consistency and maximize
operational efficiency.
Completed daily sales and business report focusing on ensuring accuracy of sales numbers and revenues
Managed store operations and security
Promoted to Assistant Manager after one year of employment
Supervised and motivated store employees to complete required tasks
Implemented customer service standards in an efficient and professional manner
Cashier
August 2008 July 2009