Nicole Franklin Thompson
About Nicole Franklin Thompson
Nicole Franklin Thompson serves as the Head of Marketing at Rent Ready, where she has worked since 2023. With a diverse background in marketing and business development, she specializes in demand generation and strategic partnership development across various industries.
Work at Rent Ready
Nicole Franklin Thompson serves as the Head of Marketing at Rent Ready, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies that align with the company's objectives. Her role involves overseeing marketing initiatives and ensuring effective communication of the brand's value proposition.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Rent Ready, Nicole held various marketing and management positions. She worked at paymints.io as an Industry Relations Associate from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was with Hargrove, Inc. as Special Assistant to the Director of Production during the 2012 National Political Convention. Her experience also includes roles at AvidXchange, Inc. as Marketing Sr. Events Manager and Project Implementation Specialist, and as Director of Marketing and Business Development at Austin Title, LLC.
Education and Expertise
Nicole earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. She specializes in demand generation planning, KPI definition and measurement, ROI analysis, and complex budget management. Her expertise extends to strategic partnership development in the Software (SaaS), FinTech, and Real Estate industries.
Achievements in Marketing
Nicole has a proven track record in delivering successful corporate conferences, events, and tradeshows. She is known for balancing big-picture strategy with detail-oriented tactics, which has contributed to surpassing company-wide objectives and revenue targets. Her experience includes process improvement, contract negotiation, and cross-functional influence in marketing strategies.
Background in Marketing Management
Nicole's background includes significant experience in marketing management roles. She has worked at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery as Manager of Marketing & Special Events and at VisionBuilders & Design as Director of Marketing and Business Development. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the marketing landscape across various industries.