Bob
Thomas, CME | Robert D. (Bob) Thomas3227 Mountview RoadColumbus, Ohio 43221614.538.9004614.528.9019 fax614.395.3341 cellBobThomas@ExhibitManagement.comEmployment HistoryPresident and Founder, Exhibit and Event Management, LLC (Columbus OH)November 1998 - Present- Managed a profitable business from day 1 - ran the company part time until January 31, 2000 - February 2000, quit my 20-year career with Battelle to concentrate full time on providing services to exhibiting companies around the world - Self-taught IT professional, accountant, salesman, MarCom Manager, and CEO. Also learned to be Mr. Mom!Exhibits Manager, Corporate Communications, Battelle (Columbus OH)January 1988 - February 2000- Responsible for successfully managing all aspects of Battelle's trade show exhibits program, which averages 70 events each year, both domestically and abroad - Budget, show selection, planning, design, management and execution - Property management, supplier selection/management, and exhibit staffing Production Manager and Visual Presentation Specialist, Project Management Division, Battelle, (Columbus, OH), Apr 1985 - Jan1988Report Production Department, Battelle, (Columbus, OH)September 1981 - March 1985 Education- B.S., Visual Communications Technology, Bowling Green State University (Ohio) 1981. Minor in Sales and Marketing - Participate in the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) and their annual TS2 Conference and Trade Show, have attended and presented annually since 1989 - Participated in the International Association for Exposition Managers (IAEM) Annual Conference from 1997 - 2003 including presentations Accomplishments- Certified Manager of Exhibits (TSEA, 1994 - present) - Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) Board of Directors (1993 - 2003) - Chairman of the Board (1999 - 2001) - Exhibitor Appointed Contractors Assn - Board of Directors (1999 -2001) - Bowling Green State University Cooperative Education Advisory Board, Chair (1987-present) - Bowling Green State University Accomplished Graduate Award 2002 - Trade Show Exhibitors Association Chairman's Award 2002 - Columbus Blues Alliance Board of Trustees 2003-2004 - Columbus Blues Alliance Secretary 2004 and President 2005 - Eagle Scout (1976) - Proud Husband and Father for Rena, Charlie and Sam!
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