I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a professional recommendation for Kim Thore. I had the extreme pleasure of working with her for approximately a year while I was with University Stores. Besides being a joy to work with, Kim is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits.

She has successfully developed several marketing plans for Wake Forest University that have resulted in increased revenue. During the time I worked with her, we saw an increase in profits that had not occurred in over 2 years. The new revenue was a direct result of the plans implemented by Kim.

Though she was an asset to our marketing efforts, Kim was also extraordinarily helpful in other areas of the company. In addition to writing effective public relations pieces, developing and executing strategic marketing plans, implementing the entire social media network for University Stores, and assisting in the creation and implementation of the CRM program, Kim assumed a leadership role in the organization, inspiring and motivating other employees. In closing, Kim is an extraordinary individual in so many ways.

She possesses a unique combination of work ethic, wit, intelligence, grace, professionalism and creativity that is unmatched. It was a privilege for me to have a chance to work with her. I would recommend that every organization find their own Kim; in order to thrive. 

Sincerely,

Jennifer Abbinett, PHR Executive Director, Talent Development and Facilities Management at Wake Forest University - University Advancement

Ms. Kim Thore is a creative, industrious, and advanced marketing professional.  I worked with Ms. Thore at Greensboro College for several years and she always exceeded expectations in her professional productivity.  She was collegial and responsive to the marketing needs of the College.  As the leader of our marketing strategies, she brought the College to a new and significant level of visibility and recognition. 

 Ms. Thore’s creativity was always expressed in terms of the best interests of the College.  Her judgment about how and where to market the College always brought positive results.  The administrators of the College held her in high regard and were saddened when she left us for another position.  Because she has the spirit of a teacher, she taught all of us a great deal about appropriate marketing.  The College as a whole became a better institution because of her contributions.

 Ms. Thore’s collegial manner and professional approach was most appreciated by others in her willingness to engage in deep listening of all constituencies on campus.  She is a fast learner and soon discovered the most important and opportune marketing strategies to help us attain our goals.  As a marketing professional, she was collaborative and receptive to the strategic goals of the College.  Never once did she try to impose marketing activities that were not pertinent to the goals of the College.  However, because of in-depth discussions of marketing that she directed, we all became able to articulate our goals in ways that were beneficial and effective.

 Overall, I contend that Ms. Thore is a superior marketing professional, and I highly recommend her without reservation for any marketing position and/or leadership role.  She is intelligent, insightful, creative, and a joy to work with.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about Ms. Thore or this letter of recommendation.  Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Paul L. Leslie, Ph.D. .Professor of Sociology and Chief Academic Officer, Emeritus

I have worked with Kim on multiple projects for about 18 months. Kim has been a part of the mobilization division and provided support to the project management team in resolving any project specific impediments.

Kim is super supportive, has excellent people management skills and has a knack of stepping into difficult situations and helping the team overcome any hurdles/challenges .

I can confidently state that Kim would add tremendous business value to any team that she works with.. - Sajid Syed, Sr. Project Manager, Percepta