Ross Thompson

Digital Marketing Specialist

San Diego, California, United States14 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Successfully raised $5 million in crowdfunding.
  • Created a gaming convention with 1,700 attendees.
  • Managed marketing for multiple successful game launches.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Marketing Professional in the Gaming Industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Integrated MarketingMarketing ManagementCrowdfundingMarketingSalesEvent ManagementBloggingCommunity Management

Other Skills

Social MediaBrand CoordinationCommunity BuildingGame Launch SupportSocial Media MarketingContent ManagementVideo GamesAdvertisingPublic RelationsPublishingCopywritingMarketing StrategyEmail MarketingOnline AdvertisingMarketing Communications

Experience

Critical role

Integrated Marketing Manager

Apr 2026Present · 0 mo · Southern California · Remote

MarketingIntegrated MarketingMarketing Management

Gama - game manufacturers association

Media & Event Director

Oct 2025Present · 6 mos

  • Media & Event Director Seat on the GAMA Board - (volunteer position)

Asmodee

2 roles

Director of Marketing - Atomic Mass Games

Promoted

Mar 2024Feb 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos · Remote

Sr. Marketing Manager - Atomic Mass Games

Nov 2023Mar 2024 · 4 mos · Remote

Cephalofair games

Crowdfunding & Marketing Manager

Dec 2022Nov 2023 · 11 mos

  • Coordinated and implemented the Gloomhaven Grand Festival crowdfunding campaign achieving $5 million raised on a new front facing platform. Elevated brand awareness, marketing and social media presence across all Cephalofair Games properties.
CrowdfundingMarketingSocial Media

Steamforged games ltd

Head Of Trade Marketing

Sep 2021Nov 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Remote (San Diego)

  • Brought crowdfunded products to North America distribution channels and lifted sales by 118% across multiple distribution and retail outlets. Provided crowdfunding and marketing support to multiple teams. Provided regular training and education.
MarketingSalesCrowdfunding

Usaopoly

Marketing Manager

Oct 2018Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · San Diego

  • Builds and coordinates marketing plans for new releases and existing game titles. Working with pop culture brands, communities, influencers and internal teams to promote The Op’s games, with over 70 games released in 2020.
MarketingBrand Coordination

Idw publishing

Games Marketing & Events Manager

Jun 2017Sep 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater San Diego Area

  • Managed marketing efforts for games division, launching 6 kickstarters to over 18,000 backers. Worked on over 20 different games with marketing campaigns for digital, retail and physical event activations.
MarketingEvent Management

Usaopoly

Marketing Specialist

Jun 2016May 2017 · 11 mos · Greater San Diego Area

  • Worked on the marketing team for the launch and support of over 40 games.
MarketingGame Launch Support

Whitemoon dreams, inc.

Community Manager

Oct 2015May 2016 · 7 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Grew awareness and maintained community for 4 games during build phases.
Blogging

Geek & sundry

Blogger

Sep 2015May 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Geek blogging for Geek & Sundry!
Marketing

Ninja division

Community Manager

Mar 2014Sep 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Managed all marketing campaigns, including 3 kickstarters, raising over $3 million.
Community Management

Soda pop miniatures

Community Manager

Sep 2012Sep 2015 · 3 yrs

MarketingCommunity Management

Coolminiornot inc

Marketing Manager

Jul 2011Aug 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

Privateer press

Retail Support and Development

Jun 2010Nov 2010 · 5 mos · Seattle

Kingdom-con

Organizer/Founder

Apr 2009Apr 2019 · 10 yrs · San Diego

  • Created tabletop gaming convention, which grew from 200 to 1,700 attendees over 10 years. Managed staff through planning and on-site events each year. Fostered an inclusive and exciting environment.
Event ManagementCommunity Building

Education

DeVry University San Diego

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) — Marketing Promotions

Jan 2009Jan 2013

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