Sam Thompson Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

New York, Ny

• Support Mr. Loeser, Mayor Bloomberg’s former Press Secretary, in the execution of communications strategies to optimize media placement and reputation development for high-net-worth individuals and companies in the tech, finance and political sectors.• Build press lists (both local and national, across numerous verticals) to craft pitches, network and work closely with media outlets (print, TV, radio, online and blogs) and targeted audiences to advance and promote our clients’ exposure in… Show more • Support Mr. Loeser, Mayor Bloomberg’s former Press Secretary, in the execution of communications strategies to optimize media placement and reputation development for high-net-worth individuals and companies in the tech, finance and political sectors.• Build press lists (both local and national, across numerous verticals) to craft pitches, network and work closely with media outlets (print, TV, radio, online and blogs) and targeted audiences to advance and promote our clients’ exposure in the press. • Write, edit, proofread and distribute press releases, media advisories, social media posts, blog content, Q&As and fact sheets. • Analyze and compile media coverage into daily comprehensive reports for our clients.• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current business and industry news and trends to anticipate and address opportunities and issues as they arise to most effectively strategize creative initiatives.• Generate original and dynamic ideas to maintain our clients’ presence in the media between events and announcements. • Conduct extensive research using various databases to build both proactive and reactive defenses for our clients. • Cultivate and enhance digital strategies through a thorough recognition of clients’ branding and messaging needs. • Attend meetings and liaise with clients to advance rollout plans for upcoming events, announcements or product releases. Show less

New York City & London England

• Aided the Human Resources and Corporate Services departments in daily office functions and internal communications. • Planned company events such as the annual holiday party as well as numerous internal events to foster community spirit. • Promoted and gained company-wide participation in external events such as the annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge run in both New York and in London. • Supported various trading teams in travel arrangements, calendar management, scheduling of… Show more • Aided the Human Resources and Corporate Services departments in daily office functions and internal communications. • Planned company events such as the annual holiday party as well as numerous internal events to foster community spirit. • Promoted and gained company-wide participation in external events such as the annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge run in both New York and in London. • Supported various trading teams in travel arrangements, calendar management, scheduling of meetings, managing expense reports, client correspondence and phone line coverage. Show less

Wells Street, London

Co-founded and edited of The University of Westminster’s Literary Journal, The Wells Street Journal

London, United Kingdom

Taught an undergraduate level class in Creative Writing with a focus on subtext and registers in literature.

Morristown, New Jersey

• Aided firm partners in research, brief writing and arbitration preparation in the reinsurance department for various multimillion-dollar cases.• Researched, drafted and filed a consumer fraud complaint under NJ state law.• Complaint ended in defendant settling with treble damages awarded to our client.

Bloomington, Indiana

• Acted as the sole organizer of promoting YM Apparel on Indiana’s Campus.• Created a brand identity at Indiana University through promotions and marketing.• Drove sales in excess of $2,000 to various organizations across campus.

Developed marketing campaign for remainder of 2010 and first quarter of 2011.• Analyzed company phone technology spending and remedied excess costs.

• Directly assisted President in planning events, some costing in excess of $2 million.• Screened and answered phone calls, scheduled meetings and conference calls, managed andmaintained busy calendar, liaised with clients and coordinated hotel reservations and car services.• Developed budgets, as well as managed client and vendor relations.• Supervised two summer interns across multiple activities.

Assisted Managing Director, Global Head of Technology and Operations and Members of the Management Committee with research analyzing the barriers to the advancement women in technology.

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism. Second; Sociology

Master'S Degree, Ma Creative Writing, Distinction