About Thom O'Connor
ABOUT THOM O'CONNOR
Thom O'Connor is a multiple award-winning senior writer/editor and marketing professional. His professional experience encompasses all aspects of corporate and marketing communications, including
annual reports
media relations
speechwriting
public- and community-relations consulting
Internet/Intranet communications
Proposal and grant writing
He has a documented record of success at spearheading projects
for individuals
for teams at
every level of the corporate enterprise
while working successfully with both internal and outsourced professional resources.
Created, written, and managed an array of excellent publications, and has provided editorial services - from newsletters, web support, and marketing communications -- for top-tier firms, both commercial and not-for profit enterprises.
Key Attributes
Articulate.
Creative.
Self-motivated professional.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Seasoned organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Achievements Include:
Leadership as Executive Director of a Regional Living Museum
Pro bono web copy and marketing communications support for area organizations through his e-letter Schoharie Buzz
Former columnist for area newsweekly
Populated series of websites on alternative health solutions
Served as marketing consultant for regional museum complex in Schoharie.
Created on-going series of articles for Catskill Mountain Foundation GUIDE
Former editor-in-chief for Intranet site of global pharmaceutical company for close to three years.
Populated another's Internet site on family-related health issues.
Served as Manager, Editorial Services, at Bell Communications Research for more than a decade.
Managed and manned a Tourist Information Booth at Howe Caverns for a group of Schoharie Valley businesses.
Mr. O'Connor has served as Manager, Media Relations for the 13 division American Management Associations, editorial liaison between BellSouth and its central services organization, Bellcore, following the breakup on the AT&T.
He is a member of the Schenectady Chamber of Commerce, the Tri-County Arts Council, and a member of the Advisory Board for the CAHT Division of SUNY Cobleskill.
He is a former member of the National Writers Union, past member of the International Association of Business Communicators. Mr. O'Connor has a Masters Degree in Organizational Dynamics and Corporate Communications as well as an extensive portfolio and excellent references
Senior writer and editorial specialist Thom O'Connor focuses on the development and execution of creative strategies and vigorously written copy to achieve measurable results. He has achieved success in a wide-range of editorial and marketing communications engagements, which include:
Annual Reports
Electronic Communications
- Intranet/Internet
Employee Communications
Recruiting material
Speechwriting
Project Management
Marketing Communications
- Booklets
- Brochures
- Presentation materials.
Media relations
Video scripting
Grant Submissions
Thom O'Connor has an established track record at every level of corporate enterprise - as well as through virtual partnerships, professional free agents, and premier design firms - by providing high-impact, superior communications that exceed client expectations.
Past and present clients include:
American Management Association
AT&T
Bellcore
Continental Warranty, Inc.
Essential Amenities, Inc.
Hammer Press
Hotels at Home, Inc.
J&J Health Care Systems
Morag Hann International
Public Relations/Marketing
MBS Family of Websites
Organon Pharmaceuticals
Old Stone Fort Museum
Parke-Davis
Price Waterhouse
L.P. Thebault
Royalty Pharma AG
Roth Group Interactive
Television Information, Office of NAB
Princeton Video Imaging
Times Journal
Warner-Lambert Company (pre Pfizer)
Western Union
Landis Arboretum