Tom Starke

Tom Starke has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Their most recent position was as a Media Director at Critical Mass, starting in March 2023. Prior to that, they were the Director of Integrated Planning at Empower from November 2021 to March 2023.

Before their roles in media and advertising, Tom worked at Starcom as an Associate Director from April 2018 to November 2021, and as a Media Supervisor from April 2017 to April 2018. Tom also gained experience in broadcast negotiation at KELLY SCOTT MADISON, where they worked as a Broadcast Negotiator from June 2016 to April 2017, a Junior Broadcast Negotiator from June 2015 to June 2016, and a Broadcast Assistant from January 2014 to June 2015.

Tom's earlier work experience includes a position as an Assistant Front End Manager at Menards from December 2012 to January 2014, where they managed a team of cashiers and handled financial and inventory matters. Tom also worked at Sports Authority, first as a Senior Customer Service Associate from March 2010 to June 2012, where they supervised associates and mentored employees, and later as a Customer Service Associate from August 2008 to March 2010.

In addition, Tom served as a Mentor at the Illinois State Business Week from January 2012 to May 2012. This position allowed him to provide guidance to freshman-level business students and develop networking skills through interactions with executives and top management officials from Fortune 500 companies.

Overall, Tom Starke has demonstrated expertise in media, advertising, negotiation, management, customer service, and mentoring throughout their work experience.

Tom Starke attended William Rainey Harper College from 2008 to 2010, where they obtained an Associate of Arts Degree in Marketing. Tom later pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing at Illinois State University from 2010 to 2012.