Christa E. Thompson Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida, United States

Winter Park, Florida, United States

Currently focused primarily on development, data management, and leadership of extended 3-Day and 5-Day Full Sail Virtual Experience offerings for prospective audiences of over 100+ participants. Other priorities include execution of articulation agreements and partnerships and related compliance and communications, as well as managing regular newsletter.

- Collaborated regularly with neighboring teams including ESL, Orientation, Professional Development, Security, Distribution, International Business Development, FSO Support, Campus Enrollment, Events, Platinum Creative, Career Development, Student Success and various education representatives. - Maintained strong relations with numerous sponsors and.

Hired as one of the early members of the new International Admissions / DSO team. Responsible for compiling major portions of the Liaison procedures, areas of focus, resources, and case references into the primary draft of the International Liaison SOP.

CT Merchandise, Disney Springs.Fill-In Education Coordinator (May 2011-2012) - Provided seasonal assistance for the Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Guest Education Team, working closely with the Savanna Guide Cast Members on their 1-year international internship from various countries in Africa.- Managed Savanna Guide schedules, programs, and activity.

Developed, implemented and communicated community outreach and visitor management components; served as liaison with Florida Chapter Marketing regarding signage proposals, poster designs, and media requests; prepared Adventure Center displays; maintained daily operations in supervisor's absence; provided radio/phone coverage; assisted field staff with data.

Worked with a cross-section of education managers, coordinators and instructors within Animal Programs and Environmental Initiatives at Disney's Animal Kingdom, The Seas at Epcot, and with the community education team; led a variety of 3-hour student and adult education programs and backstage tours; developed and completed numerous visual educational and.

Professional Intern: Led daily Behind the Seeds tours of the greenhouses; operated Tour Desk; researched new, innovative hydroponics systems, crop varieties and training techniques; contributed to the initial concept design of various structures and marketing media including hydroponic lettuce package labels and shaped training frames for branching plant.

Entrusted with the confidentiality of all student and faculty records in the art department; served as vendor liaison and processed purchase orders and invoices; supervised student workers and provided student/staff support; assisted in gallery preparations and show set-up; maintained senior comprehensive/Undergraduate Art Show committee schedules.

Box Office Assistant: Processed ticket sales and provided patron assistance and event support; served as publicity photographer for Arts Center events.Poster Designer: Collaborated with directors, actors, faculty, and production teams to design all six student production posters and program cover images (including photography and illustrations).

Botany/Greenhouse Assistant: Responsible for pruning, fertilizing, transplanting, propagating, watering, seed planting, overall maintenance, and hosting Plant Giveaway and Open Greenhouse events.

Summer Programs Assistant: Designed and constructed the Nazareth Summer 2007 Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders international program host website for participating Turkish students; maintained web content through consistent contact with the program's instructors and facilitators; provided daily program transportation, residency support and.

Completed product edits and comp-production for clients such as Ad Council and Bausch & Lomb, and mass assembly of Jolt Cola press kits; designed minor web elements and ads; conceived and designed published bookmarks for Apple Country; developed various logo concepts.

Provided primary support for hiring students for the catering department including initial application reviews and interview processing; prepared student work schedules and maintained consistent communication with student employees; assisted, supervised and managed preparation, execution, and clean-up for various events from small, 4-count classroom.

Managed public lory feedings; operated outdoor kiosk; assisted indoor merchandise shop and Membership department with sales, mailings, and projects when needed.Volunteered as a ZooTeen prior to employment, assisting with set-up, maintenance, and clean-up for various events, summer camps, Bug Zoo, and touch tables, later assisting with ZooMobile education.

B.S. Magna Cum Laude, Graphics/Illustration; Environmental Science, Honors Program

Activities and Societies: Dean's Scholarship and Art Department Scholarship, National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma, Varsity Dance Team.

Ecornell Certificate, Supervisory Skills, Successful Completion

Certificate Coursework: The Power of Managing Your Time & Personal Priorities, The Impact of Personality Styles on Communication.