Ariel Thomas
About Ariel Thomas
Ariel Thomas is a Publicity Assistant at Penguin Random House in Greater New York City Area, with a diverse background in both the publishing and entertainment industries.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Ariel Thomas is presently employed as a Publicity Assistant at Penguin Random House, based in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, Ariel contributes to various aspects of book promotion and publicity, leveraging skills developed through a diverse professional background in the entertainment and publishing industries.
Previous Roles in Costume Production
Ariel has accumulated extensive experience in costume production across several major entertainment projects. At Lionsgate, Ariel worked as a Costume Production Assistant for the film 'Midway' in 2018, stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. Later in 2018, Ariel served as a Costume Production Assistant for Fox Searchlight Pictures on the 'Untitled Noah Hawley Project' in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Ariel's earlier roles include work as a Costume PA for the TV series 'Better Call Saul' at AMC Networks, 'Mission Control' at CBS Corporation in Albuquerque, and 'Hawaii Five-0' at CBS Corporation.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Ariel's career began with multiple internships that provided a solid foundation in both the film and marketing sectors. In 2013, Ariel interned at Marvel Entertainment in marketing. Prior to this, Ariel had internships at Perfect Storm Entertainment in 2014, Aperture Films in 2012, and Crystal Vision Media from 2011 to 2012, focusing on research and office tasks. These roles offered Ariel early exposure to the entertainment industry and developed a variety of essential skills.
Education in Creative Producing
Ariel graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Creative Producing, completed over four years from 2009 to 2013. The academic foundation provided by Chapman University underpins Ariel's diverse expertise in both the creative and production aspects of the entertainment industry. Ariel previously earned a High School Diploma from Kaiser High School, attending from 2005 to 2009.
Current Role at Casual Movements
Alongside the position at Penguin Random House, Ariel also works as a Sales Associate at Casual Movements in the Hawaiian Islands. This role showcases Ariel's capacity to manage and excel in multiple professional areas, balancing responsibilities in both publicity and retail sales. It highlights Ariel's adaptability and versatility in diverse work environments.