Dee Thomas Email & Phone Number

Springfield, MO, US

Nixa, Missouri, United States

United States

• Supervised the product lifecycle of Sun Tracker, Regency, Ranger pontoons, and Ascend kayaks through the Phase Gate process, defining the product vision through R&D, prioritizing product and customer requirements, and.
• Maintained competitive market share data, analyzed industry trends, supported pricing strategy, and supported dealer relationships
• Collaborated with company executives, marketing & sales personnel, and public figures to strengthen brand identity
• Completed research into industry trends and public perception to inform marketing and advertising campaigns

Springfield, Missouri Area

• Generated clear ideas and concepts in collaboration with the Marketing team and Leadership
• Developed social media material, videography, and photography projects
• Participated in boat shows and showroom POP development
• Sketched, storyboarded, and created art layouts based on creative visions and ideas
• Understood marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
• Provided creative support for U.S. based Boating Centers and Independent Dealers

Springfield, Missouri Area

• Directed and developed advertising strategies to create effective campaigns that met organizational objectives
• Oversaw budget, expenditures, and resource allocation for advertising campaigns
• Managed daily/weekly/monthly projects for a team of 4, ensuring timely delivery of advertising materials
• Maintained website for apparel and store-level POS orders
• Scheduled radio, TV, and print advertising placements
• Supervised design of departmental brochures, store signage, and marketing materials for multiple locations

RPCS, Inc.

• Developed illustrations, logos, and designs using software and by hand
• Ensured appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic and revised designs based on feedback
• Affirmed final graphics and layouts were visually appealing and on-brand
• Oversaw design projects and created original illustrations and infographics establishing high-quality deliverables
• Demonstrated expertise in graphic design, layout techniques, and marketing execution
• Managed production of weekly print ads from concept design to in-store delivery—over 50 pages of printed grocery ads on average per week.

Associate Of Arts In Graphic Design, Graphic Design, 4.0

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society - Phi Theta KappaGraduated with Honors

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Commercial And Advertising Art, 3.5

Activities and Societies: FUN FACT: Homecoming Queen nominee for the Art Dept. in 1993.