Resume for Kyle Thweatt (kjthweat@gmail.com)

1. KYLE THWEATT
SUMMARY
I am a communications and marketing professional with a background spanning across public entities, non-profit and
entertainment industries. I am experienced in leading projects focused on both local and national markets, and
developing strategies to successfully convey the mission of an organization to a desired audience. In continuing to
advance my career, I seek opportunities that will allow me to build upon past experience and expand my comfort zone.
EXPERIENCE
Vermont Department of Labor Montpelier, VT
Communications & Outreach Coordinator October 2019 – Present
● Manage Department communications and marketing efforts, developing communications and outreach materials
relating to unemployment, workforce development, workplace safety, labor market information and more for
public and internal dissemination through the Department website, social media, and other channels.
● Facilitate inquiries from press to ensure availability of Department information and visibility to the public, and
conduct outreach to media in effort to promote Department initiatives to Vermonters.
● Coordinate with leadership on website design and content, including a recent reorganization and development of
content to allow for greater audience (internal/external) understanding of high-priority information.
The NASCAR Foundation Daytona Beach, FL
Senior Coordinator, Programs April 2017 – October 2019
● Implemented programs to benefit health care initiatives for children in local communities.
● Project lead for Speediatrics Fun Day Festival initiative, overseeing 13 events since 2017 and impacting more
than 2500 children, to provide a NASCAR-themed field day to emphasize the importance of healthy living.
● Coordinated Giving Tuesday Speedy Bear Brigade initiative, distributing 1575 teddy bears to children at 39
hospitals by 10 NASCAR drivers and 140 employees in celebration of Giving Tuesday.
● Organized grant RFP process and align with receiving charitable organizations to obtain data and impact stories
showing impact of Foundation events and grants on local communities.
● Assisted in outreach for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award online fan vote, contributing to content for
Foundation website and social media, including scripts for finalist videos and marketing toolkit.
● Worked with a network of 50 NASCAR Foundation Employee Ambassadors at 21 tracks and NASCAR offices to
promote Foundation’s mission and create engagement and volunteer opportunities for employees.
Brevard County Manatees (dba Florida Fire Frogs) Kissimmee, FL
Community Relations and Outreach Manager September 2016 – April 2017
● Assisted in creation of team strategy for outreach in Orlando-area following relocation prior to the 2017 season.
● Established programs to assist local non-profits and school-based groups with fundraising efforts.
Brevard County Manatees Viera, FL
Marketing and Promotions Manager December 2015 – September 2016
● Scheduled appearances for team within local community as a part of team outreach and promotional strategy.
● Created graphics and developed content for social media and website, promoting to local and national fan base.
● Team media contact, coordinated interviews and wrote postgame recaps for web and media distribution
● Managed on-field promotions and wrote game day scripts, managing staff for production of each game.
St. Albans Messenger St. Albans, VT
Student/Stringer Sports Writer September 2007 – December 2015
● Wrote and submitted over 400 articles on deadline for local newspaper with circulation of more than 6,000.
● Assignments included high schools sports game stories and features on prominent local figures.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University (Class of 2015)
Bachelor of Science, Sport Management
● Magna Cum Laude
● Newhouse Public Communications Minor