Creative Director

building 2 grow

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  • CRAFT • is not lost in the wilds of brand, promotion, direct mail and creative. In fact it is alive and well. Details obessed, relationships forged and beautiful results carefully brought to life.

  • DESIGN • The touch of a skilled craftsman moves work from key breakthroughs to lasting legacy. Wait...are we talking about the deep end of moving a message to an intended audience? Oh yes.

  • STRATEGY • David's sweet spot is on the front end. The build. Listening hard, asking deep questions and creating a simple way forward.

Helping families
grow

International non-profit

Those who know me well are still surprised I’ve been here
for 10 years. As an organization with an almost 50 year history, founded by a child psychologist, you can imagine some of the years have been quite colorful. Yet the decade I’ve invested has been one of careful inclusivity and
a widening the of impact as the family has seen great change. The years have been beyond interesting
and quite complex.

For seven years, I was the sole creative on an extraordinary 25-person fundraising team. For the past three years,
I’ve worked in marketing—supporting a national parenting program, a major product launch, and now providing enterprise-level project management with a marketing focus.

  • Contributing to approximately $50M in revenue.

  • And trained 1,100 schools while providing training to 7,000 teachers. 

  • in product sales after an extensive research project, redesign and team implementation.

Four businesses

Concurrent with full-time employment

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Owning the creative while leading the work

Thomason Design Center • Owner • Strategic Marketing Design

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Kind words

MEREDITH MASSE • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTIVE COACHING "David is arguably one of the most creative minds I’ve had the pleasure of working with. A marketer who keeps ultimate business goals in focus is a rare find!"

KIM BURGER TROBEE • BROADCASTER, SPEAKER, LIFE COACH "David consistently demonstrates exceptional creativity, a strong commitment to excellence, and a remarkable ability to think outside the box. He also works collaboratively and genuinely cares about his teammates."

NATASHA RAY • EQUITY SPECIALIST "Depth, curiosity, continued learning, and endless creativity. David deeply values human connection and has developed an admirable ability to hold genuine space for others while simultaneously connecting and creating powerful community."

DEANA THAYER • SPEAKER, PODCAST PROFESSIONAL “It is my privilege to write this, as I can personally attest to David’s strength of character. His insights come from extensive experience, and his creativity is coupled with deep dependability, a kind heart, and empathetic listening.”

MICHAEL TOWNSEND • UX/UI DESIGNER "I’ve worked with David for 20+ years in every possible capacity—partner, co-worker, and as fellow dads and artists. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a trusted Creator who will fully commit to your work."

JERRY JENKINS • NYT BEST SELLING AUTHOR "The best thing about working with David is that, in addition to being a great Creative, he listens. You can’t ask for more than that."

SCOTT CARMACK | STATE FARM EXECUTIVE • David Thomason is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with - and his working style is arms wide open and humble. There are few I would recognize as being of the same caliber.

JIM KNUTSEN | FOUNDER OF
BOATZ KNUTSEN AND CAST
COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN
David’s work has helped us close new business, expand existing accounts, and position our firm in a whole new light. He is extraordinarily talented and responsive, and just about the most decent guy I've ever had the pleasure
to work with.

The end. Thanks for coming. I hope you enjoyed
the work and the short and sweet stories.
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PAUL BATURA | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS, FOCUS ON THE FAMILY David is a masterful and gifted marketer. Not only did he know how to capture and captivate my audience, he also met tight deadlines and stayed within my budget. His work is inspired.