Karen Thomas Email & Phone Number

Miamisburg, Ohio

Lead Project Manager/Production Planner for Large Format Printing for the company’s number 2 grossing client, PetSmart, of $15M. Works directly with client daily to ensure standards and timelines are kept and work collaboratively with internal team to develop best designs and methods to ensure highest quality, maintain competitive edge, and reinforce positive relations with client.

Fairfield, Ohio

Lead Project Manager for Wal-Mart account. Worked directly with the sales representative and client from project inception. Worked with estimators and creative team to develop efficient production strategy.

Dayton, Ohio

Only project manager of small format for all retail accounts including Pet Smart, Coca-Cola, American Eagle, Aerie, Toys-R-Us, T-Mobile, Michael's, Pepsi, Spirit of Halloween, Home Depot, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Responsible to manage jobs within the allotted and approved budget and make a profit. Responsible for timely billing for the small format production. Worked directly with outside vendors for processes not within the company and established long term working relationships

Dayton, Ohio

Worked with each project manager to facilitate expediting jobs through the plant, track jobs that shipped, help each with whatever tasks needed, and learn and develop into the company and the industry.

Dayton, Ohio

Facilitated donations and volunteer work for numerous nonprofit organizations, including the American Heart Association, St. Jude’s, and Easter Seals. Handled incoming and outgoing calls, helped customs of clients understand and purchase products

Biloxi, Mississippi Area

Made connections in the community with business, such as insurance companies and realtors. Established new connections via B2B direct marketing with business, including animal care facilities, day cares, restaurants, naval bases, hotels, and long-term care facilities. Proactively educated community to all of Servpro’s services and create a visible and approachable presence. Arranged and delivered brunch/lunch and learns with various vendors to generate new interest and new clients.

Dayton, Ohio Area

Contacted businesses nationwide to help analyze and strengthen their business presence. Developed individual online strategies to help businesses gain online visibility. Was on the forefront of the introduction of the iPhone and able to communicate to businesses that online presence was becoming more and more necessary. Proactively developed marketing education by attending networking events and cultivating local business relationships to strengthen my understanding of modern business internet marketing needs.

Dayton, Ohio

Worked with the general public as well as contractors with developing the best lighting whether for one room or an entire house. Developed relationships and rapport in order to determine needs and best fit to satisfy lighting goals. Proactive in learning the various companies and options available via catalogs, online, and sales reps. Assisted in promoting business working with Home-a-ramas and developing lighting plans for homes on display.