Charlie Thomas
Brand /Sales and Marketing Manger
New Orleans | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Fitness
Skateboarding
Film
Industries
Skate
In my own words
— CharlieBrand and Marketing manager in the action sports industry for over 15 years.
Coach and Fitness professional teaching Bootcamps and Crossfit Classes
Trajectory
Aug 2013 — Now
Brand /Sales and Marketing Manger · Preservation Board Co
? Marketing and Brand Development- coordinate advertising campaigns and Social Media. Creative Director for all projects, manage company online ads and company website.
? Production- Manager of production timelines and new product developments.
? Team Management- Lead scout for new and emerging talent, assist team members in their career path, and coordinate all travel plans for the team.
? Sales Manager – Manage all aspects of sales from key accounts to distributors and servicing all accounts. Keeping stores stocked and providing marketing tools to help with sell through,
Jan 2013 — Jul 2013
Production Cordinator - Hardgoods · World Industries
? Coordinate the development process and product lifestyle of all new products from the initial design to final production tech packs.
? Monitor inventory control and product lifestyle.
? Work directly with the Marketing and Sales Departments to ensure that that proper product mix and sku count meet sales forecasts.
Jun 2008 — Jan 2013
Team Manager · World Industries
? Managed and developed a team of Professional and Amateur skateboarders.
? Assisted in the development of the company brand in both footwear and sporting goods.
? Created and maintained the company website in the areas of current events, news, team rider biographies, video clips, and press releases.
? Maintained company information through all social networks.
? Organized domestic tours, autograph signings, and itinerary arrangements for out of town riders.
? Coordinated media ad campaigns with to coincide with magazine coverage, product reviews, and online interviews.
? Scouted and helped develop new talent.
? Worked closely with the marketing manager and art department on all creative ads, pop, and media schedules.
Feb 2006 — Jun 2008
Marketing Manager/Sales/Production, Art House Distribution · Art House Distribution
? Developed an in house company brand and managed the team of amateurs and professionals.
? Created and maintained current events, news, riders biographies, video clips, social media, and press releases for the website.
? Organized domestic tours, autograph signings, and itinerary arrangements for out of town riders.
? Coordinated media ad campaigns with to coincide with magazine coverage, product reviews, and online interviews.
? Built the brand for all in house companies.
? Scouted and helped develop new talent.
? Maintained sales relationships with skate shops.
