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
Advertising & MarketingView LinkedIn profile

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

  1. Events and Community Engagement Manager

    Dick\'s Drive-In Restaurants

    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
  • Facebook
  • Community Outreach
  • Teamwork
  • Recruiting
  • Social Media
  • Digital Media
  • Football
  • Nonprofits
  • Sponsorship
  • Management
  • Brand Development

Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn

Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.

Free plan included · No credit card required

This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.

Thomas Buren — Events and Community Engagement Manager at Dick\'s Drive-In Restaurants in Seattle, WA, US | Unifers