Hillary Thornton Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

- First and only professor of Texas Tech's newest undergraduate course -- MCOM 4301: Social Media Influencing- Built the course from scratch and designed syllabus while interviewing industry leaders for guest lectures and coordinating readings and class evaluations- Assist TTU undergrads and student-athletes in social media strategies and how to pitch.

- Functioned as instructor of Business and Professional Communications and Writing for Media courses for up to 50 students/semester- Graded papers and presentations, lead labs five times a week, facilitated questions, mentored, and helped students navigate a virtual, pandemic-riddled academic environment

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Promoted to inaugural Onboarding Account Advising team to train and oversee Grubhub’s new restaurant partners in their first three months on the platform- Played an integral role in Grubhub achieving 150,000 active restaurants by acclimating up to 2,500 restaurants per month- Exceeded departmental goals by an average of 198% for account retention.

- Responsible for managing relationships with existing clients and generating revenue growth for Grubhub, acting as a daily communication resource for 1,900+ restaurants in markets in the US, including New York City, Boston, Atlanta and Charlotte- Worked with multiple departments to launch Grubhub’s first delivery service in the Boston market and Grubhub’s.

- Managed all online content and coordinated events for the University of Oklahoma’s Chicago Club for alumni and fans- Increased membership from 350 to 700+ members due to email newsletters with previews/recaps of athletic events and Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram strategies

- Identified and recruited industry-leading design professionals to create original editorial content for print in Design Bureau magazine- Utilized customer service and negotiation skills to manage client relationships through to feature production within tight editorial deadlines- Generated over $40,000 in company revenue by delivering creative publishing.

- Coordinated large-scale corporate video shoots for top companies and agencies nationwide, including developing budgets, obtaining permits, and creating schedules- Assisted with video productions by managing props, designing sets, running teleprompter, and aiding lights and audio- Led marketing efforts, including driving and writing copy for the company's.

- Assisted with tours and rentals of Northside Chicago’s exceptional shooting stage and event venue- Functioned as on-site manager during photo and video shoots by organizing rental gear, arranging craft services, assisting client in setup, and providing for any client needs throughout the shoot

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Radio/Television/Film

Master Of Arts - Ma, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Sports Media Track

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