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 and direct communications and on-site visits for ESL and Community College networks.Additional Projects: Teacher Professional Development, Creativity Marathon, Creative CareersPreviously focused on recruitment, including analysis of outreach costs/risk, as well as database system management of partner business accounts, contacts, and agreements. . Aligned international/domestic cross-over outreach methods and resources. Initiated industry, university, and alumni relationships through introductory visits and communications.Served as coordinator for Full Sail Labs during the Summer of 2019. Established standards for effective daily communications. Completed regular assessment of student experiences, facilitator statuses, and any needs, challenges, and special circumstances.

- 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 partnering organizations for the benefit of our student body.- Coordinated and managed numerous events for our International Student Society (ISS) and overall Full Sail student body. Project Contributions:- International Connect site development, launch, and maintenance.- International Housing Guide initial draft creation.- International Registration process and ESL Start/Grad transitions.- International Student Survey submission and documentation process.- International Student Airport Pickup process.- International Student Society (ISS) official establishment, evolution, and leadership development via role of founding Staff Advisor.- ISS Mentorship Program/SOP development, launch, and maintenance including Mentorship Orientation.- IntenCITY Dance Club establishment via role of founding Staff Advisor.

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 rotations including Cultural Presentations, Arts & Crafts, and Night Vision.

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 collection and monitoring; managed Sharepoint site and contributed articles/imagery to Chapter Green Team.

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 promotional projects; monitored and engaged children in games during 2009 summer camp check-in/check-out procedures and assisted with classroom and fieldtrip activities for various age groups.June 2011-August 2011 - Recruited to fill vacancy in TA role. Designed, developed, and produced a selection of specialized activity graphics for use in South African schools, managing for cost and product quality. Trained as fill-in Coordinator for Savanna Guides with Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Guest Education Team.

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 varieties.Previous Roles at WDW:Campus Representative (first at Nazareth College), 2007-2008,College Program, Quick Service Food/Beverage, Magic Kingdom, 2006.

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; designed and produced 2008 Undergraduate Art Show advertisement poster.

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 activity contact coordination for four international programs hosted including the University of Leeds and American Language Institute programs.

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 drop-offs to large, 500+ up-scale receptions and banquets.

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 trips and research studies.**Recruited to assist with an annual study of the endangered Ovate Amber snail in 2003.

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.