Thomas Denton

About Thomas Denton

I\'m an experienced management professional with a strong background in marketing, communications, and public relations. In every position I\'ve held, I\'ve been given increasing responsibilities because of the trust my employers had in me. I am an innovator and positive change agent that brought many new strategies and technologies to my employer. I have extensive experience in writing of all kinds, executive communications, media relations, web marketing, video and audio production, instructional design, training, creative content development, event planning and execution, and project management. I have also increased my company\'s exposure as the public relations representative to leaders in media, government, and multiple industries.Areas of expertise/experience include: • Corporate Communications• Marketing Strategy• Nonprofit Marketing• Public Relations• Writing/Editing• Project Management• Servant Leadership• Creative Design Direction• Strategic Planning• Problem Solving• Network/Relationship Building• Executive Messaging• Hard/Soft Skills Training• Online/Multimedia Training• Negotiations• Social Media Marketing• Event Planning/Management\"When you row another person across the river, you get there yourself.\" —Simon Sinek\"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible!” — Audrey Hepburn.\"Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.\" — Henry Ford.\"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.\" —Vince Lombardi\"Believe you can and you’re halfway there.\" —Theodore Roosevelt\"Do or do not. There is no try.\" —Yoda\"Change your thoughts and you change your world.\" —Norman Vincent Peale

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications

   Philanthropies

   Jun 2020 — Present · Provo, UT, US

   I lead a team of highly qualified marketing professionals fostering relationships with internal & external partners, including all Church Universities/Colleges, Church Departments, and the Philanthropies leadership team. We deliver donor-centric materials with the goal of leading individuals to have inspiring giving experiences. The branded and strategic marketing/communication solutions created by my team are critical for establishing and maintaining long-term relationships between donors and the philanthropic causes they choose to support and accurately reflect the approved fundraising priorities of the Church. I also serve as the Intellectual Property Manager and PSD Product Manager for the Philanthropies department.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  English

Skills

• Excel
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Relations
• Direct Marketing
• Logistics Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Fundraising
• Advertising
• Strategic Communications
• Executive Communications
• Community Relations
• Editing
• Training
• Thought Leadership
• Communications Strategy
• Coaching
• Corporate Events
• Change Management
• Budget Management
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Corporate Branding
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Employee Engagement
• Speech Writing
• Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Software Documentation
• Social Media
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Marketing Communications
• Creative Problem Solving
• Executive Management
• Event Planning
• Team Building