John Thomas Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Niles, Illinois, United States

Subcontractor for U.S. Department of Education

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Member of a seven-person board charged with overseeing the budget, direction and operation of a Central Illinois transit system. Elected Board Secretary in April, 2009. Elected Board Vice Chair in March, 2010.

Responsible for internal and external communications at a small majority-minority non-profit college in Chicago. Oversaw two Web site re-design projects and managed content, promotion, and search engine optimization of Web site. Secured location and speakers for annual graduation ceremony. Arranged for dozens of speakers to appear at monthly lecture series, annual fundraising gala, symposia, and special events. Created, developed and implemented the South Loop Historical Society and the Black History Month Film Festival. Wrote, produced, and narrated award-winning promotional videos. Co-created and developed award-winning television commercials. Wrote weekly e-mail newsletter for students, faculty and staff. Participated in hiring IT staff, Grant Writer, and Communications staff.

Freelance Internet communications professional, providing consulting services and content to several clients nationwide.

Marketing analyst, search engine optimization specialist and Webmaster for Internet subsidiary of a direct marketing company.

Responsible for external communications for a State of Illinois Transportation Planning Agency. Assumed management duties upon retirement of supervisor in May 1999. Wrote, edited and disseminated agency press releases. Interacted with state legislators on transportation policy and funding issues. Oversaw translation of agency documents and Web site into Spanish. Oversaw hiring and management of a staff of three.

Wrote and edited press releases, white papers, and policy documents. Wrote the agency's 1997 Annual Report.

B.A. Communications, Journalism/Public Relations, 3.24

Mupp, Urban Planning

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