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Blake Thomas

WOODWAY,TX

Summary

Higher education program manager with 18+ years of experience designing professional development programs, supporting researchers, and leading cross-campus initiatives. Skilled in communication, stakeholder engagement, and building coherent, high-impact training experiences. Adept at translating complex information for diverse audiences and strengthening institutional support structures.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Postdoctoral Scholar Program

Baylor University
Waco, TX
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead professional development programming supporting postdocs in career exploration, research communication, and academic success.
  • Build and manage workshops, events, and resources aligned with institutional goals and researcher needs.
  • Collaborate with faculty, departments, and partners to ensure relevant, high-impact programming.
  • Guide researchers in articulating the value of their work to non-specialist audiences.

Research Project Manager

Baylor University
Waco, TX
01.2008 - 01.2020
  • Edited the annual Baylor Research magazine and wrote content for OVPR communications.
  • Managed internal research grant programs, including proposal submission, review, and award processes.
  • Coordinated stakeholder engagement through OVPR digital channels.

Marketing Specialist

USA Mobility
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Redesigned marketing collateral portfolio and ensured cohesive branding across teams.
  • Produced internal newsletters and external communications for product launches and trade shows.
  • Presented revised marketing strategy to national sales force of 300+ account executives.

Education

MA - Communication Studies

Baylor University

BA - Speech Communication

Baylor University

Skills

  • Program & Project Management
  • Research & Academic Support
  • Communication & Outreach
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Workshop & Training Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Websites

Timeline

Manager, Postdoctoral Scholar Program

Baylor University
01.2020 - Current

Research Project Manager

Baylor University
01.2008 - 01.2020

Marketing Specialist

USA Mobility
01.2006 - 01.2008

BA - Speech Communication

Baylor University

MA - Communication Studies

Baylor University

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