Thomas De Wever Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Burbank, California, United States

As the overseer of the Dubbing team for NBCU and DreamWorks, I am responsible for ensuring that the team meets the expectations and requirements of our clients. This involves closely monitoring the progress of each project, providing guidance and resources, and addressing any issues that may arise in a timely and effective manner. I aim to create an environment where my team can excel and reach project success through open communication, regular feedback, and continuous learning.

San Diego, California, United States

I headed efforts to shape and execute a clearly defined, consistent marketing and communication strategy across all digital channels to establish brand equity. I lead the creation of comprehensive launch plans, generate content, and support product launches with engaging materials and novel communication strategies. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, I manage social media planning and the execution of email, collateral, video, and virtual events. I oversee project workflows, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure brand plans, deliverables, and timelines are met. Testing, tracking, and evaluating results of campaigns and marketing initiatives, I measure the effectiveness of campaigns, determine ROI, and prioritize resources for continuous improvement.

Beijing & Shanghai - China

In 2012 I accepted a promotion to General Manager where I had the opportunity to provide strategic leadership and set the direction for an international creative studio to craft 360° differentiated campaigns and brand messages. I oversaw communication and daily operations related to competitive research, consumer focus groups, digital and direct advertising, creative, and production. I leveraged agency resources to solve client problems and create value and supervised the budget process to ensure we met monthly/quarterly targets and achieved predetermined profit margins.Here are a few accomplishments while in this role:• Attained 100% in revenue growth from 2014 to 2019 amid a challenging market environment by managing 40+ clients and a $20M budget.• Produced >$10M in new business opportunities by leading agency pitches and closing comprehensive client contractual agreements with Cartier, L'Oréal, and Porsche.• Client list included DHL, Gatorade, Goldman Sachs, Kinder, LinkedIn, Mercedes, NFL, and Volkswagen.

Beijing City, China

In a move to Asia, I took on a growth-oriented role as Account Director where I was able to establish and grow our client relationships while staying close to creative and production efforts that distinguished our studio. I maintained and grew these relationships by acquiring a deep knowledge of my clients' industries and customers to reinforce overall client satisfaction. I prioritized project production and coordinated client meetings providing clear, proactive communication of deliverables to internal staff and aligned client expectations. I oversaw social media marketing communication, directing social media content development, and hired and mentored teams while defining studio best practices.Below are two key wins:• Centralized control of production processes and budgets ranging from $100K to $2M to successfully manage global brands while funding agency growth.• Profitably grew team from 5 to 25 and earned high client satisfaction scores while ensuring reproducible results and delivering cohesive client service.

Brussels Area, Belgium

As the Gallery's Managing Director, I led operations to support the creation of a contemporary vision to reflect local culture and position the Gallery as a dynamic cultural institution. I contributed to the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans to guide the organization to adopt a contemporary and engaging approach, increase appreciation of the arts, and improve participation. In concert with our internal staff, I provided new, innovative projects and programs for all ages and coordinated marketing and promotions for the gallery to feature artists and exhibitions. Finally, I developed and maintained key stakeholder relationships which enhanced support of the Gallery and programs.Here are some specific achievements while in this role:• Designed novel programs to guide established and emerging artists, namely Karl De Keyzer, Simon Norfolk, and Marie Françoise Plissart, to market portfolios by collaborating with them to inspire and appeal to all visitors.• Acted as lead to organize and present funding pitches to the government to fund gallery exhibitions, festivals, classes, and student recruiting.