Christopher Thompson
Centennial,CO
Summary
Accomplished public relations professional with expert understanding of business needs, public perception and media practices. Helps companies and high profile individuals control narrative with strategic communications approaches. Persuasive, articulate relationship-builder.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Communications/PIO
Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority
Englewood, CO
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed plans or materials to communicate organizational activities beneficial to environment, public safety or other important social issues.
- Responded to requests for information from media or designated spokesperson or information source.
- Maintained a database of contacts including journalists, bloggers, influencers.
- Fielded media requests and set up staff interviews.
- Updated image and media library and archived older photos and documentation.
Assistant Commissioner, Media Relations
Western Athletic Conference
Greenwood Village, CO
10.2014 - 06.2022
- Developed content and schedules for press releases, social media posts, and websites.
- Edited copy for press materials including fact sheets, brochures, website content.
- Oversaw special promotional events to drive positive media coverage, boost revenue and enhance sales.
- Cultivated relationships with key members of the local and national news organizations.
- Developed and maintained organizational social media presence and activity.
- Organized press conferences for product launches or special events.
- Attended networking events to build relationships with members of the media community.
- Hired and trained media team members and organized staff teams and tasks.
Director of Communication
Cascade Collegiate Conference
Remote
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed social media accounts by creating content that is relevant to target audiences.
- Engaged with media outlets to promote organizational goals and objectives.
- Developed and maintained company corporate image and identity using logos and signage.
- Applied strategic communication strategies and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain high-value business relationships.
Sports Information Director
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
12.2010 - 09.2014
- Maintained accurate records of game scores, player performances, and team rankings.
- Oversaw strategic event planning, executive presentation materials and visual presentations.
- Provided support services for visiting media members covering sporting events on campus.
- Edited content for the college's athletic website and social media pages.
- Assisted in developing strategies to increase attendance at games.
- Ensured compliance with NAIA regulations when distributing information about college sports programs.
- Created and optimized promotional publications and related materials.
- Coordinated positive media interviews and events sponsorships.
- Created promotional materials, including press releases, brochures, flyers, and newsletters.
Sports Information/Promotions Specialist
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
08.2005 - 05.2010
- Maintained accurate records of game scores, player performances, and team rankings.
- Oversaw strategic event planning, executive presentation materials and visual presentations.
- Provided support services for visiting media members covering sporting events on campus.
- Edited content for the college's athletic website and social media pages.
- Assisted in developing strategies to increase attendance at games.
- Built and maintained relationships with key consumer and trade media.
- Ensured compliance with NCAA regulations when distributing information about college sports programs.
- Supervised student assistants responsible for updating athletic department databases with current stats and roster changes.
- Developed and maintained company corporate image and identity using logos and signage.
- Coordinated positive media interviews and events sponsorships.
- Collaborated with event staff on game day operations such as ticket sales and security measures.
- Created promotional materials, including press releases, brochures, flyers, and newsletters.
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Administration And Leadership
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06-2008
Public Relations
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06-2005
Skills
- Media Relations
- Social Media Strategy
- Speech Writing
- Marketing Communications
- Internal Communications
- Reputation Management
- Crisis Communications
- Press Release Writing
- Relationship Development
- Community Engagement
- Creative Strategies
- Public Speaking
- Event Planning
- Writing, Editing, and Proofreading
- Brand Management
- Communications Leadership
- Spokesperson Experience
Affiliations
- Volunteer coach for Colorado United Soccer Club (2020, 2021, 2023) and Dry Creek Little League (2021).
- Member of Denver Broncos game day media relations team since 2017 season.
- Member of NFL stats crew for home Denver Broncos games.
- Have worked at numerous NCAA Championship events, including the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball First/Second Rounds (Denver), 2022 NCAA Men’s
Basketball First/Second Rounds (Portland), 2022 NCAA Hockey Loveland Regional, 2017 Men’s College Cup, 2013 Women’s Volleyball Final Four and 2012 Men’s Swimming and Diving Championship.
Certification
- Licensed Public Notary - State of Colorado
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager of Communications/PIO
Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority
06.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Commissioner, Media Relations
Western Athletic Conference
10.2014 - 06.2022
Director of Communication
Cascade Collegiate Conference
10.2012 - 09.2014
Sports Information Director
The Evergreen State College
12.2010 - 09.2014
Sports Information/Promotions Specialist
University of Puget Sound
08.2005 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Sports Administration And Leadership
Seattle University
Public Relations
Central Washington University
- Licensed Public Notary - State of Colorado
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