Tommy Derken Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Clients: The General Insurance, Wisconsin Cheese, LRS Recycling, Drop Needle Drinks Pro-Bono Work: Managed PR efforts for the launch of Chicago Bulls' Patrick Williams Foundation

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Clients: The General Insurance, Proudly Wisconsin Cheese, LRS Recycling, Casper's Ice Cream, Jolly Llama, OWL Sport Pickleball Paddles- Planned and executed OWL Quiet Pickleball Paddle launch event and leveraged Drew Brees and John McEnroe- Managed PR efforts for season one of "The Break, presented by The General," leading to the series becoming the most.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Clients: SC Johnson (Raid, Off!, STEM), Stella & Chewy's, SAXX Underwear- Coordinated launch efforts for SC Johnson's botanical line, STEM.- Organized on-site events for Stella + Chewy's as well as partnership with actress Christina Ricci.- Managed PR efforts for SAXX's partnership with Carlos Boozer and launch of VaSAXXtomy gift registry- Assisted on new.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Created, planned and executed more than 500 different events across the country, working with contacts on extremely tight deadlines in order to boost retail sales and promote brand image to consumers and media.
• Worked as an entirely autonomous extension of the Oscar Mayer brand, working with internal and external marketing and sales executives to execute national and local activations and promotions.
• Pitched local and national media on a daily basis and did weekly television, radio, and newspaper interviews resulting in a team total of more than 5BN impressions

Marina Del Rey

Worked closely with account executives on the tracking of client media coverage, both organic and paid. Conducted industry and competitor research on a wide range of B2B tech and software clients. Did extensive trade show and award coverage research, writing copy and applications for articles and submissions. Participated in creative brainstorming sessions.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Monitored approximately fifteen vendors in the surrounding area and connected with various student groups, targeting the vendors and organizations which had the largest impact on USC and closest ties to the Red Bull.
• Inducted into Rho Beta, a select group of students identified by HQ as top performers on the SBM level.
• Received national "Best Practice" recognition for work on the "Wings for Life World Run"
• Worked with event contacts both in sales and on the university level to promote interaction for events including Red Bull Amaphiko, 3X Basketball, Switchboard, Music Fest LA, Straight Rhythm, and Can You Make It?
• Invited to participate in a creative brainstorming session with North America executives at HQ to create new activations and content pieces.

University Of Southern California

∙ Use data driven insights to help real world clients target specific markets and promote a variety of assets and programs, working closely with each account from ideation phases all the way through execution of our recommended strategies. ∙ Worked with the American Cancer Society on a video and social media content promoting their new initiative assisting.

University Of Southern California

Universal City

∙ Worked with International Exhibitors, specifically in Japan and Greater-Asia, to confirm that all images used in international branding of titles had been approved by NBCUniversal. ∙ Brainstormed International Publicity activations for a variety of NBCUniversal titles, and worked closely with department executives on developing and improving said ideas.

Universal City

∙ Attended National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) Summit in October of 2018, where more than 250 exhibitors gather to receive the latest industry news and information and discuss the issues that are shaping the future of the association.∙ Provided feedback and recorded notes for department executives on discussions of lobby advertising, trailer.

∙ Recorded audio and video of a variety of athletic events across all of USC's Division I organizations, centering around Men's Water Polo, Football, M/W Basketball, M/W Volleyball.∙ Organized, logged, and edited footage into highlights and promotional materials for University Social Media, Athletes, and Coaching Staff, with produced videos reaching an.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Alsip, Illinois

Bachelor’S Degree, Communications And Media Studies - Minors In Cinematic Arts And Marketing, Senior

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