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Roger J. Thompson

Roger J. Thompson
1800 North State Street #224
Provo, UT 84604
Phone: 1 (801) 822-8447
E-mail: roger_thompson@me.com
Skype: rjta.co


Objective Full-time career-track position offering upward mobility in field of
marketing, research, business development and/or public relations.
Education University of California, Santa Barbara
B.A., History
Magna Cum Laude (3.98 Cumulative, 4.00 GPA in Major)
Graduated at top of class from 39
th
best University in United States
Phi Beta Kappa, National Recognition of Achievement in
Humanities
Phi Alpha Theta, Multi-State Regional Recognition for Best
Undergraduate Paper
Excellence in Research, Alumni Associations of University of
California (Presented by Governor Davis)
Regent Scholar, Full Academic Scholarship
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey
Associates Degree
Highest Honors (4.00 GPA)

Vice President, Associated Students at Monterey Peninsula College
Student Trustee, Monterey Peninsula College Board of Trustees
President of Chess Club, Monterey Peninsula College

Experience 2009 2011 3
rd
District, County of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA
Executive Officer, Mental Health Commission

Mandate: Fulfill Purpose & Authority of Commission outlined in
California Welfare & Institution Code Section 5604.2.
Participation: Suggested key policy recommendations to Board of
Supervisors, by-law revisions, Chair of System of Care Standing
Committee.
Training: MHSA Program Plans and Updates for Community
Services and Supports; Prevention and Early Intervention; Workforce
Education and Training; Capital Facilities and Technology; Ralph M.
Brown Act; Mental Health Commission bylaws, policies and
procedures, Health Insurance Privacy and Portability Act and other
Confidentiality Laws.
Achievements: Youngest appointee in its three-decade history.
Revised by-laws; policy and procedure modifications. Increased
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fiscal transparency. Improved care and access for consumers.
Increased public participation. Informed press and public about
critical changes or deficiencies. Leveraged public opinion to shape
policy.

2008 2011 Consumer Advocacy Coalition Santa Barbara, CA
Founder & Executive Director

Management: Founded largest consumer advocacy group in Santa
Barbara County's history. Lobbied for consumer representation and
participation in matters directly affecting constituents. Managed
countywide campaign to successfully defeat state ballot proposition.
Delegated tasks to volunteers to manage press, finance and office
duties. Established oversight Advisory Committee. Launched three
weekly support groups that served up to thirty-six clients. Moderated
weekly meetings with 15 to 25 attendees. Negotiated contracts for
advertising, services and rental space. Coordinated four Town Halls
with participants from four counties.
Marketing: Press releases, newsprint design, online banner ads,
flyers, brochures, buttons, appeal letters, Constant Contact, television
exposure, op-ed articles, produced documentary, participated on
panels.
Fund Raising: Authored three grants and awarded $14,450. Raised
an additional $16,000 in the same six-month period. Reduced
overhead through media sponsorships, cross-promotion at events and
donations-in-kind. Executed and processed expenditures within
framework of non-profit accounting methods.
Technology: Leveraged Google Documents, smart devices and
social networking to enhance managerial efficiency, marketing
prowess and fundraising efforts.

2006 2007 John Saar Properties Carmel, CA
Marketing Director

Marketing: Oversaw the production and deployment of innovative
and compelling sales presentations. Built and published marketing
collateral. Oversaw the implementation of new corporate intranet
and website; pioneered marketing approaches still in use today.
Management: Used Excel to track advertising expenses for
individual campaigns and overall corporate expenses. Delegated
office tasks to two assistants and worked closely with partners of the
company. Negotiated fiscally sound contracts with various publishers
and vendors for advertising campaigns during peak circulations.
Architectural photography: Photographed, edited, and published
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images for major accounts of all principles (ten to twenty million-
dollar estates). Photography appeared on numerous front covers,
across websites, in e-mail blasts, postcards, and other direct mailings.

2003 2005 Fine Jewelry Photography Carmel Valley, CA
Owner & Operator

Communication: Negotiate favorable terms; assign projects to
regional and national vendors; participate and chair formal business
meetings; train and work with overseas programmers and designers
during periods of high volume.
Management: Exercised executive, administrative, and supervisory
direction. Outsourced projects to increase efficiency and profitability
while reducing variable expenditures; acquired independent
contractors working on commission to approach prospective clients.
Hired independent contractors, in-staff employee, overseas
programmers, accountants and attorneys to facilitate operations.
Financial: Responsible for all financial aspects of the S-corporation,
including creating, updating and analyzing operating budget.
Authored 400-page Corporate Book documenting and reconciling
corporations financial and legal affairs.
Technology: Maintained website utilizing emerging web
programming languages; enhanced client services by providing
custom programmed SQL-driven image management web
application. Exchanged proprietary data among business locations;
administrated Mac OS X Server connected to a T-1.
Production: Directed imaging and editing of over 2,000 unique
pieces of jewelry. Provided the backbone for website launches,
regional and national advertising campaigns.

Skills 1. Confident, assertive and takes initiative
2. Public speaker
3. Strong ability lead, foster positive relationships
4. Detail oriented
5. Works well under pressure and deadlines
6. Quick to grasp concepts and material with high learning curves
7. Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
8. Robust written and interpersonal communication skills
9. Read 250 words per 45 seconds with 70 percent retention
10. Work well both independently and as part of a group
11. Strong negotiator
12. Core skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Apple Pages,
both Microsoft and Apple operating system platforms, business
development, social networking models
13. Type 100 AWPM and 120 WPM
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Awards

Outstanding Achievement, Best Senior Honors Thesis
Honorary Certificate of Achievement, Antioch University
California Arts Scholar, California State Assembly
Lawrence Willson Honor Key, Outstanding Regents Scholar of Year
Courage to Lead Annual Retreat Series Scholarship, 2010
McCune Foundation Grant ($20,000), 2010
California Legislature Assembly for Service to Community, 2009
Certificate of Leadership, Consumer Advocacy Coalition, 2009
Fund for Santa Barbara Grant(s) ($14,500) 2008-2009
Publications
Partial list
Speaking for Ourselves, 30 minute DVD Documentary
No on 1E and 1D, 30 minute campaign (Over 90,000 households)
Police on Patrol, 30 second commercial (Over 200,000 households)
Tall Tales of Angelic Thief (300 pages, expected late 2011 - early 2012)
Interests Church activities; ballroom dancing; spending time with loved ones;
helping others; history; chess; travel; computers; volunteerism.
References Doreen Farr
Third District Supervisor, County of Santa Barbara
Work: 1 (805) 568-2192

Kyle Morrison
Partner, John Saar Properties
Work / Mobile: 1 (831) 236-8909

Daniel Niccum
Vice President, Brookwood Associates
Work: 1 (704) 705-3664

Nancy J. Smith, MD
Diplomat American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Mobile: 1 (805) 689-1800

William M. Macfadyen
Founder & Publisher, Noozhawk.com
Work: 1 (805) 879-1701

Brad Philipbar
Director of Photography, Fine Jewelry Photography
Work: 505.272.7129