Thomas Buren
Customer and Event Operations & Logistics Specialist | Project Manager| MBA
- Role
- Events and Community Engagement Manager at Dick\'s Drive-In Restaurants
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thomas Buren
Passionate leader delivering seamless event management, marketing strategies, and operations solutions that drive measurable results. At the Seattle Seahawks, I led events for over attendees annually, grew the Kids Club by 400%, and transformed Touchdown City, helping secure the NFL’s #1 Gameday Experience ranking. At Boeing, I managed logistics for 20+ global airline clients over 4 regions, optimized transportation operations for executive events, and implemented process improvements that saved over $100K annually and reduced workflow time by 25%.With experience managing budgets of over $700K, leading cross-functional teams of 50+ staff, and coordinating high-profile activations, I deliver solutions that elevate brands and enhance customer experiences. Whether it’s large-scale event execution, transportation logistics, or marketing strategy, I turn complex challenges into impactful results. Let’s connect and make something unforgettable happen.
Experience
Events and Community Engagement Manager
Mar 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Education
Green River Community College
Associate of Arts
2004 — 2006
Cornell University
Certificate
2021 — 2021
Washington State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2021 — 2023
Washington State University
Bachelor
2007 — 2010
Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer Satisfaction
- Event Management
- Sports Management
- Corporate Events
- Program Management
- Broadcasting
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Entertainment
- Event Planning
- Sports Coaching
- Teaching
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Social Networking
- Public Relations
- Sports
- Athletics
- Community Outreach
- Teamwork
- Recruiting
- Social Media
- Digital Media
- Football
- Nonprofits
- Sponsorship
- Management
- Brand Development
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