Brandon Thorn

Director of Corporate and Group Sales @The Mardi Gras School of Cooking

New Orleans, LA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Mar 2026 — Present

Director of Corporate and Group Sales @The Mardi Gras School of Cooking

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New Orleans, LA, US

EDUCATION

2007 — 2009

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Arts Degree , Music, Political Science

2016 — 2022

The University of Alabama

PhD, Political Science

SKILLS

Policy AnalysisSpeech WritingPoliticsPublic SpeakingCommunity OutreachCommunity DevelopmentLegislative RelationsMessage DevelopmentGovernmentNonprofitsCampaignsGovernmental AffairsPolitical ScienceFundraisingPolitical StrategyCampaign ManagementStrategic CommunicationsPolitical CommunicationNon-ProfitsEconomic DevelopmentEvent PlanningVolunteer ManagementPublic RelationsMedia RelationsPolitical CampaignsPress ReleasesCommunity OrganizingPolitical ConsultingGrassroots OrganizingPublic PolicyCoalitionsPublic AffairsLegislation

ABOUT BRANDON THORN

Whether leading high-stakes national political campaigns or scaling luxury destination events, my career has centered on a single mandate: own revenue strategy and deliver measurable growth in complex, high-pressure environments.Over 20+ years, I have contributed to $100M+ raised nationally and now serve as Founder and Managing Director of Crimson Quarter Brands — a boutique firm specializing in premium experiential events, strategic venue partnerships, and luxury client strategy within the New Orleans market.I design and execute revenue strategies that elevate client spend, strengthen market positioning, and expand profitability — increasing average client budgets by over 200% while overseeing a portfolio of 100+ high-value events annually. My background in political fundraising, combined with doctoral-level training in Political Science, enables me to navigate sophisticated stakeholder environments with analytical rigor and steady executive leadership.Deeply embedded in the New Orleans hospitality ecosystem, I partner with premier venues and industry leaders to connect high-value clientele with experience-driven brands while helping organizations capture higher-revenue opportunities.Core Focus Areas• Revenue & Venue Sales Leadership• Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Strategy• Luxury Hospitality Growth & Premium Positioning• Portfolio Expansion & Experiential StrategyI welcome conversations with organizations seeking senior leadership to drive revenue growth, strengthen partnerships, and support long-term market expansion.

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