Kennedy Thompson

Kennedy Thompson has a diverse work experience, primarily in marketing and communications. Kennedy currently holds the position of Brand Manager at Harris Williams, where they are responsible for developing brand guidelines and key messaging, overseeing design and project management of corporate PowerPoint templates, and managing the relationship with the firm's graphic design agency and photographer. Additionally, they produce employee-focused content and ensures optimal user experience and editorial design. Before their current role, Kennedy held positions as a Marketing Specialist, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, and Recruiting Operations Associate at Harris Williams. Kennedy also has experience as an Insight & Experience Strategy Intern at Johnson & Johnson and as a Design and Graphics Staff Member at The Daily Tar Heel. Kennedy's earlier work experience includes roles such as Communications Fellow at Partnership for Public Service, Junior Ambassador at Teach For America, Research Intern at Lewis Law Group, LLC, Head Waitress and Hostess at Southern Rail Restaurant, and Head Counselor and Activity Chief at Camp Thunderbird.

Kennedy Thompson completed their Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Journalism and Mass Communications (Concentration: Public Relations) and Art History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kennedy attended this institution from 2013 to 2017. Currently, they are pursuing a Masters in Business/Branding, with a concentration in Strategy, at VCU Brandcenter, which they began in 2021 and is expected to finish in 2023.