Don Thompson
Ocala, FL (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
Thompson Communications
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Location:
Ocala
Description:
Creates and executes winning marketing and communications strategies for client organizations
worldwide. Delivers consistent, top-of-mind branding propositions. Identifies and assesses
development opportunities and creates strategies that penetrate new and grow existing markets.
Extensive experience across several industries and not-for-profit organizations. Builds collaborative
relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to develop cohesive, innovative and
effective marketing and communications programs. Performs well under tight deadlines and
pressures of competing and diverse needs. Develops and implements digital communications
strategies and tactical approaches to reflect realities and mission priorities. SEO/SEM experience.
Strong analytical skills. Reputation as creative problem-solver. Positive, visionary leaderwho
inspires enthusiastic cooperation and creative problem solving among team members. Keen ability
to understand, define and manage target audience expectations and identify potential roadblocks.
Active consulting firm from June 1987 to Feb. 1994, and again from Oct. 1999 to Present, serving
GE Capital in the interim. Served as Senior Consultant and Task Force Leader on acquisitions of
various financial services, manufacturing and CPGcompanies for GE Capital. Worked with
management teams to developnew marketing and communications programs consistent with GE
Capital operations and culture. Focus on branding, positioning and business development/sales.
Efforts led to average of 40%annual return on 9 of 10 entities acquired.
Services Provided:
- Business Planning
- Marketing/Advertising
- Sales Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Website Development
- Search Engine Optimization