Emma Thompson

About Emma Thompson

I am currently Marketing Associate at Good Steward Consulting located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and have a rich background rooted in rural West Central Minnesota. Having grown up in the small town known as \"The Corn Capital,\" my formative years were marked by active involvement in Girl Scouts, church activities, and unforgettable experiences immersed in nature during summer camps and family camping trips. My affinity for the outdoors, agriculture, and rural communities stems from cherished memories of joining my father — a small business owner and retired volunteer fireman — on job sites, practice fires, and controlled burns. These core experiences painted the canvas of my warm and joyful childhood in rural, out state Minnesota. Venturing into higher education, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Political Science with a focus on Public Health from Gustavus Adolphus College. The convergence of these academic disciplines fuels my passion for addressing global health issues arising from a changing climate and limited access to reliable and clean energy. As a Good Steward, I\'ve discovered a meaningful platform to deploy my talents where the need is most pressing. In addition to my professional endeavors, I\'ve dedicated six years to coaching dance, with two of them as the Program Director for Le Center Just For Kix. I am now continuing my coaching endeavors as a coach for the Gustavus Adolphus College Dance Team. Additionally, I use my certification as a dance judge with the Judges Association of Minnesota (JAM) to evaluate Minnesota high school dance teams (through the MSHSL) during the winter months. After dancing competitively in a mentally and physically unhealthy environment, I am outspoken and passionate about ethical coaching and dancers\' mental health; I have made it a mission of mine to ensure every dancer I get to interact with has a positive, uplifting dance career. Outside the world of work, you\'ll find me indulging in lake activities, kayaking, unwinding with a good book in a hammock, and embarking on crafting projects with my trusty Cricut. Quality time with family and my tuxedo cat, Belle, remains a cherished aspect of my life. Passionate about both marketing, dance, and public health I find fulfillment in blending these diverse elements into a harmonious and purposeful journey.

Experience

1. Marketing Associate

   Good Steward Consulting

   Aug 2024 — Present · Albert Lea, MN, US

   The Marketing Associate is an important part of the client service delivery system at Good Steward Consulting. This position holder assists the Marketing Specialist, Graphic Designers, and Operations teams with planning, organizing, managing, and executing client deliverables. The Marketing Associate will create and distribute positive branding messages and collateral for the company\'s products and services. He/she/they will be expected to perform a variety of tasks, help keep long-term projects on track, and handle more urgent requirements for all members of the Senior Leadership Team (President, VP of Finance, and VP of Operations). This person is a self-starter, with a positive attitude, who enjoys working with people to achieve tremendous results. He/she/they is a team player who loves a good challenge, has a high level of integrity, works diligently to exceed expectations, and is willing to follow and implement someone else\'s vision while having fun with colleagues and clients. He/she/they understand the need for GSC to deliver the HIGHEST quality service and work product consistently.POSITION SKILL SET:• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal).• Expert organizational skills and the ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.• Ability to take direction from others.• Initiative to solve problems quickly for the benefit of the team.• Customer-service-driven attitude.• Ability to think outside the box. Ability to enforce the quality standards of company leadership.• Basic understanding of Brand and comfortable working in and following brand guidelines.• Knowledge of creating and working with print and digital templates, style sheets, formatting copy, photo editing, and the printing process.• The ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting deadlines.• Able to work independently, with oversight, and collaborate with others when necessary.

Education

• Gustavus Adolphus College

  Bachelor's degree

  2019 — 2023

• Pine Technical and Community College

  PSEO- ITV

  2017 — 2018

• Ridgewater College

  PSEO

  2018 — 2019