Sommer Thornton Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I manage the production of live and online programs working with faculty and virtual meeting organizers as well as venue audio/visual departments at LUGPA conferences and meetings. I also support the development of educational content and activities such as the Resident Newsletter and act as the liaison for the LUGPA Forward Committee. I am the developer of the UroMA Medical Assistant Certification program. And I'm also responsible for planning and project management of the following LUGPA programs:• Urology Resident Summit• Bladder Cancer Academy• Center of Excellence Task Force

Greater Chicago Area

UnRated Magazine is a 10+ year old entertainment flagship in Chicago. Unrated Magazine features reviews of the hottest events, festivals, and entertainment news in the Midwest. As an entertainment journalist, I write reviews of concerts, events, festivals, and movie premiers published regularly. Sometimes I have the opportunity to Interview celebrities, musicians, philanthropist, and industry executives for features. I also develop, edit and publish articles.

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Editor at Large for UnRated Flair Magazine, a e-magazine that reviews the hottest trends in the automotive industry. (https://www.youtube.com/@Autoflair/videos) Autoflair brings the car lovers fantasy to life. I manage team of writers, cameramen, correspondents, and editors to bring stylish, cutting edge reviews to our readers. For high end vehicles and exclusive events I produce and direct film shoots, also overseeing post production. I also must network with car manufacturers to schedule test-drives with a multitude of new vehicles and manage the marketing team to enhance branding, advertising, and sales.

Greater Chicago Area

Event technology coordinator for large production meeting planning company. Point-person on 3rd shift at headquarters for large technology accounts including TNT Fireworks, Amazon, Connections Education, Chick-Fil-A etc.

I was the Housing Stabilization Assistant for the Rapid Re -Housing Program. As part of my responsibilities I implemented program financial assistance procedures. Participated in agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) and Council on Accreditation (COA) processes.I also completed enrollment, programmatic, and financial reports for submission to Program Director and Emergency Fund and processed, submitted, and tracked all check requests for the RRH Program. I developed and implemented efficient strategies for programmatic improvement and high Federal valuation. Lastly, I also maintained tracking logs and filing system for clients enrolled in the RRH program.

As Staff Assistant in division responsible for educating the public about the law and legal issues. I managed circulation and billing of Preview, YourLaw, Insights, and Focus periodicals and Manage Preview merit briefs website: http://www.americanbar.org/publications/preview_home/alphabetical.html. I also managed product inventory, accounting, and product purchasing. I also assisted in post production for COS; Silver Gavel Awards, and the Public Program Series events. I managed daily office customer service via telephone and general email. I organized annual Silver Gavel Awards in Media and the Arts Competition and assisted with meeting planning including vendor reservations, site visits, registration, and outreach and media.

Screenwriting / Directing

Brief film school stint with a lot of loan debt.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Writing

Activities and Societies: Loyola Ambassador, Film Buffs Institute Member.Loved my undergraduate studies in New Orleans. It was here that I.