Beverly Thacker Email & Phone Number

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Project manage media and product launches, execute large-scale corporate events, pitch stories, brief executives and prepare for on-camera interviews. Plan executive travel, scout properties and select venues, negotiate contracts and coordinate all event logistics, develop corporate sponsorships and fulfillment, and support PR and social media.

Dearborn, MI

Execute large-scale events by managing negotiations for all contracts, including booking event space, arranging food and beverage, ordering supplies and audiovisual equipment, making travel arrangements, ordering event signs, and ensuring appropriate décor (floral, linens, color schemes, etc.) to meet the quality expectations.Developed and executed.

Dearborn, Michigan

Coordinate logistics for production of large-scale projects from proposal to delivery. Support leading clients including Ford Motor Company, Volvo, and The Motown Museum, with projects such as Ford Freedom Awards, NAACP National Convention, Congressional Black Caucus, NASCAR Racing, and The Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage.Manage execution of media ride and.

Greater Detroit Area

• THACKER COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS January 2007 - PresentPresident
• Execute Communications & Event Management services through media relations and community outreach to meet the business objectives of an organization.
• Event Manager Consultant for the 2014 Southwest Detroit Business Associations (SDBA) 19th Annual Community Investment Breakfast with 300 attendees. Developed and managed overall logistics, fundraising efforts, vendors.
• Marketing/Spa Coordinator for the Woodhouse Day Spa-Detroit. Execute events, marketing campaigns, strategies, targets and measures to increase overall sales. Optimize guest experience and maximize hospitality.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

PR representative for Ford Motor Company’s 3,100 dealers and Ford Customer Service Division.

Conducted press conferences and satellite media tours for Fortune 500 CEO’s and President’s, including Bill Ford, Jr., Jac Nassar, and Alex Trotman (Ford Motor Company), Bob Nardelli, Jim Press and Tom LaSorda (Chrysler LLC), and Jack Smith (General Motors Corporation).Implemented and managed media campaign for “Usher” Raymond IV for the 2010 Ford Freedom.

Marketing & Communications Manager for the 5th largest urban park in the nation. Develop and manage marketing and communication strategies to further the mission of Forest Park Forever. Implement communications, marketing, fundraising, e-marketing and public relations to create awareness and support in the community. Oversee pro-bono partners and.

Managed five national accounts and executed major media, fundraiser and marketing campaigns. Project Manager/Event Planner overseeing large budgets to arrange on-site logistics, developed program content, sourced vendors, and negotiated contracts. Developed public relations/media campaigns, program books, coordinated transportation, guest accommodations.

Corporate spokesperson for Sales, Service, Quality and Dealer Communications, including media relations planning and development, press conferences and monthly sales reporting. Supported the Executive Vice President and Vice President North American Sales, Vice President Volume Planning & Sales Operations, Vice President Quality and Vice President.

Managed corporate image, strategy and media campaigns to promote and increase corporate visibility.Pitched stories and scheduled interviews for key executives, Dealer Council members, and Product Launch managers with members of the automotive press to generate publicity.Spokesperson for all media inquiries regarding dealer closures, vehicle availability.

Set up global broadcasts via fiber, microwave, satellite and video-conferencing connections. Analyzed and rectified customer requests and questions and negotiated goodwill decisions to increase customer satisfaction.

B.S., Communications, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Rho National Broadcasting Honor Society

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