Thomas D. Elliott

abpn4n@r.postjobfree.com 603-***-**** LinkedIN

MarCom & Business Experience

NH Innovation Commercialization Center, Portsmouth, NH

Director of Communications & Development 2011 to Present

Manage strategic communications & events for NH s rst technology accelerator program.

Copywriter & producer of digital content across all channels. Conference & events

manager, responsible for the Disruptivate! 2012 Conference. Lead sales manager for event

sponsorships to Comcast and other corporate partners. Liaison to UNH's communications

& development teams. Consulting strategist for resident companies on social media, PR,

online advertising, & content marketing.

NEF Manufacturing, Durham, NH

Partner 2011 to Present

Partner focused on business strategy and plan writing, marketing, PR, grant management,

and government relations for NEFM, a footwear innovation startup advancing the art and

science of athletic footwear design, development, and manufacturing.

Idea Greenhouse, Durham, NH

Founder & Director 2010 to Present

Created regional entrepreneur center and coworking space in partnership with UNH

O ce for Commercialization & Research Partnerships. Manage complex "brick & mortar"

business, including sales of o ce, coworking, event space, event tickets, memberships,

and business sponsorships. Built and maintain multi-site web and social media presence

with extensive digital footprint, as well as traditional print and advertising programs.

Organize and promoted highly successful events.

Many Spears LLC

Principal 2005 to 2010

Consulting practice to serve clients in range of sales, marketing, and communication

needs. Relevant client engagements:

SnAPPii IOS Development 2010

Designed and managed beta sales program for SnAPPii a do-it-yourself iPhone app

builder and customer engagement platform.

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Raka Creative 2010

Conducted marketing and business development consulting to boutique web

development and interactive agency. Led scoping process to help partners understand

their "perfect customer" and opportunities for growth.

Joomlashack.com 2010 (see additional involvement below)

Provided marketing and website management for leading Joomla e-commerce site to

new ownership through transitional period. Contributed copywriting, web content, and

strategic positioning. Managed two contractors o ering support, marketing, and product

development. Initiated Joomlashack's YouTube channel to market newly launched Joomla

Training program Joomlashack University.

Matt Dunne for Lt. Governor 2006

Directed all strategic communications through 18 point primary victory. Managed

website development, email newsletters, press strategy and releases, policy statements,

literature design/production, debate prep, and mass market advertising (TV, radio, web, &

print). Wrote and produced rst campaign television ad.

Simplweb.com, Norwich, VT

Cofounder & Director of Sales & Marketing 2006-2010

Co-founder of startup SaaS subscription website service for small business, non-pro t,

and restaurant verticals built on the Joomla CMS platform. Conducted market testing and

managed initial launch campaign, including online banner and email advertising, social

networking, Google Adwords, trade show & events outreach, and partner/a liate

development channels.

Joomlashack.com, Norwich, VT

Sales & Marketing Director 2006-2009; consultant 2010 (see above)

Manager of marketing program for online retailer selling template designs and other e-

goods to niche software user market (Joomla CMS). Write and execute email newsletters

to +320k customers and users. Contributor to website and blog averaging more than 10k

unique site visitors per day. Build brand presence via charity contests, surveys, blogging,

and press releases. Facilitated partnerships, a liate program, & business development.

Business Manager 2006-2009

Part-time bookkeeper and business manager. Track and balance all A/R & A/P. Administer

bene ts and payroll for four employees and contracts for multiple contractors. Assist

accountant in meeting complex state & federal tax obligations. Expert user of QuickBooks,

Freshbooks, and Microsoft Excel.

Thomas D. Elliott 603-***-**** LinkedIN Pro le Current 6/2/2012

Education

University of New Hampshire, Manchester, NH 2008

Masters in Public Administration

Completed course work in Financial & Managerial Accounting, Human Resource

Management, Land Use Planning, Health Care Policy, Statistical Analysis, and core public

administration competencies. Capstone project involved legal formation and application

for federal tax exemption for a new nonpro t, Right to Know NH.

Member, Pi Sigma Alpha Public Administration Honors Society.

Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 1996

Honors B.A. in History and Environmental Studies

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