Dustin Thompson –
Working toward a new renaissance.

I am an optimist when viewing our present challenges as the difficult but temporary struggles ahead of a new renaissance. Breakthroughs in thought and technology give me confidence that innovators will unleash our world's full creative potential, opening fresh opportunities for entrepreneurship and liberating people to build lives aligned with personal truths. I envision decentralization and AI as heralding an uplifting future when guided by those of us who wish to build a better world.

MY STRENGHTS

Learning Oriented

No challenge is too complex. I view all problems through the lens of design thinking.

Adaptability

The new and innovative is what really drives my curiosity.

Leadership

Leading is service. My growth is a direct result of helping others.

MY SKILLS

Growth

Research
Strategy
Execution
Analysis
Iteration

Team Building

Hiring
Education
Alignment to Shared Vision
Support & Encouragement
Strategic Planning

Product

Project Management
Roadmapping
Market Analysis
User Research
Branding

MY EXPERIENCE

Product Marketing Manager @ Searchengines MD

Nov 2017 - Present

Built a team of top-of-class marketers.
Created & executed strategies to drive 566% company growth.
Drive record sales months for well established businesses.
Product development and marketing to drive projected 150% growth this year.

Communications Manager @ Central Asia Institute

July 2015 - Nov 2017

Researched the motivations of users and consumers to better understand company goals.
Put forth carefully planned strategies to improve company marketing.
Designed and implemented direct mail campaigns, resulting in a 20% donations increase per quarter.
Planned, executed, and led digital marketing tactics that fueled our quarterly growth.
Crisis Communications.

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota

MFA in Design 2010 - 2014

Design Research

Strategy / Project Management

Information Architecture

Information Design

Art Institutes Intl Minnesota

BS of Interactive Media Design 2005 - 2009

User Experience Design & Research

Front End Development

Graphic Design