Thomas Sands
New York
Summary
Dynamic marketing professional with a B.A. in Strategic Communications and experience in campaign coordination, social media management, and customer engagement. Skilled in content creation, market research, and team collaboration. Brings a service-focused mindset, strong communication abilities, and a passion for brand storytelling in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Draft Room
Buffalo
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed multiple client interactions at once in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving.
- Adapted quickly to demanding timelines and pressure — a must-have in deadline-driven campaign environments
- Applied persuasive communication techniques to drive customer engagement — useful in promotional and campaign messaging
Sales and Marketing Associate
Empire Strategics
Buffalo
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked closely with marketing collateral and messaging — gaining firsthand knowledge of asset effectiveness and alignment.
- Conducted outbound prospecting and tailored messaging to build awareness — relevant in supporting lead-gen or outreach campaigns.
- Maintained CRM pipeline and coordinated follow-up activities, ensuring accurate tracking of campaign performance and customer touchpoints.
Marketing Campaign Coordinator
GoToMeals
Olean
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated marketing campaigns across digital and social media platforms.
- Gathered data on competitors and target audiences to inform campaign messaging and positioning.
- Supported creation of campaign presentations and strategy briefs for internal and client use.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NYSkills
- Campaign Coordination
- Social Media Management
- Market & Audience Research
- CRM & Lead Tracking
- Copywriting & Content Creation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Event & Logistics Support
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Associate
Empire Strategics
06.2023 - 01.2024
Bar and Restaurant Manager
The Draft Room
05.2023 - 04.2025
Marketing Campaign Coordinator
GoToMeals
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
St. Bonaventure University