Sharon

VISIT WWW.ITSMARKETING111.COM.Sharon M. Thomas, born and raised in Chicago, IL is the CEO and founder of ITS Marketing, Inc. – innovator, entrepreneur and catalyst, Thomas has set standards in the marketing industry throughout the United States, and abroad for the past fifteen years, building relationships and developing resources. Thomas has developed results driven marketing campaigns for organizations such as Hennessy/Moet, Budweiser, Soft Sheen-Carson/ L'Oreal, Harold Washington Commemorative Stamp Project, NAACP, UNCF and Universal Music and Video Distribution and I’m Ready Productions. Having worked in the music and video industry for over six years, Thomas is well versed in brand equity and diverse marketing. Thomas efforts earned her recognition for signature events such as an Annual Celebrity Basketball Game held in various markets for the past five years, Mansion networking socials, and theme events for sponsors and clients. Thomas has a strong background in developing marketing and sales strategies with a creative allure and distinguishable drive. Thomas is known for her talent of taking normal Public Relation strategy beyond the custom expectancy of clients. Her participation and planning involvement in community events and the urban market has allowed her to build relationships and work with community and organizational leaders, celebrities, political icons and campaigns and professional organizations. As an innovator Thomas is responsible for creating the “Y-Tie”, a patented necktie that requires no tying. This unique product earned Thomas the highly coveted 1998 award for “New Product of the Year” by the prestigious Apparel Industry Board, “National Small Business Entrepreneur” award, Madam C.J. Walker Spirit award and extensive recognition in national publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Black Enterprise Black MBA and Essence Magazine.