Sara Thompson Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Burbank, California, United States

Valencia, California

• Responsible for the management of all Administration, Finance and Operations on behalf of the School of Film/Video. Additionally, I’ve forged new partnerships as it pertains to: Admissions, Enrollment, Registrar.
• Maintain, manage, and analyze the approx. $6 million dollar budget of the School of Film/Video; created a new process fueling efficiency and transparency between Provost, Dean and School.
• Consult as Financial Aid Liaison for School of Film/Video and manage scholarship budgets with Office of Enrollment.
• Worked in tandem with Provost to create and execute a new “Wintersession” Semester.
• Responsible for creation of new process in budgeting and hiring all faculty, resulting in faster turnaround in contracting, scheduling and communication.
• Develop and maintain new communication strategies with Dean, reinforcing transparency goals.

Burbank, CA

• Position Summary: Responsible for the development, communication and implementation of global talent and organizational development initiatives, as well as lead diversity and inclusion efforts on a global scale. This.
• Developed, restructured and refined global rotation program for all International employees.
• Lead Facilitator and Coach for all Leadership Programs – Focus: New Managers and Experienced Managers, Directors and above.
• Ideated and designed strategic leadership programs targeting “Creative Executives”, and Sr. Managers.
• Created and implemented The Walt Disney Company’s first Learning Effectiveness measurement model, which measures business impact and learning knowledge transfer of our initiatives.
• Full cycle management of the company Global Employee Survey and subsequent results interpretation and action planning

Burbank, CA

• Position Summary: Lead the off channel marketing team in developing strategic, thoughtful & innovative media executions that surprise and delight the core audience, for all Disney XD show properties. Major.
• Developed, directed and supervised marketing strategy, programming positioning and media execution for priority campaigns.
• Managed marketing strategy and execution for key IP Stakeholders (e.g. Marvel Entertainment, Lucas Film and LEGO).
• Facilitated partnerships with On Air, Production and external creative partners to produce top notch creative for marketing campaigns.
• Partnered with Affiliate Marketing, Digital Strategy, Partnership Marketing, Theatrical, Media Relations, Ad Sales, Current Series and Global Teams to ensure brand alignment.
• Drove strategy and ideation for all social media marketing efforts, inclusive of overall platform strategy, special stunts and campaign launches.

North Hollywood, CA

• Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director of the Emmys Foundation, I was charged with bringing new efficiencies, elevating brain affinity and revenue growth.Major Accomplishments:
• Supported the optimization of new initiatives and assisted to secure partnerships like Subway, MTV, Samsung, HBO, ICM and CAA.
• By leveraging the Emmys brand, we were the catalyst for promoting the Foundation for the first time ever in the Primetime Telecast, increasing brand and revenue opportunities.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Position Summary: Executive “gatekeeper” to the office of the President, managing workloads and streamlining efficiencies. Taking on additional responsibilities as requested by President.Major Accomplishments:
• Developed and Project Managed all new International Distribution outlets for Fox Sports, SPEED and FUEL TV.
• Successfully launched new networks and/or feeds in: EMEA, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.

• Responsible for delivering high-level support to VP and entire ABC/ESPN radio sales office.
• Coordinate and plan all media schedules for high grossing clients: The Home Depot and AT&T.
• Assist in managing all internal relations within ABC/ESPN Radio and The Walt Disney Company.
• Responsible for processing expense reports, answering phones, managing calendars and all files.
• Facilitate all travel arrangements, scheduling, ticketing, transportation and all special events.
• Provide office operating budget analysis and maintenance.

Bachelor’S Degree, Organizational Leadership

Human Resources Management Certificate

Physical And Biological Anthropology

Writing For Children (Picture Book Writing 1 & 2)