Writing
(Expert)
10+ Years Experience,
(Last Used 10+ years ago)
Award-Winning Journalist, now Executive Producer of EFX Media, Tom is versed in writing for "both the eye and ear", incorporating the audience and setting into broadcast copy, video scripts, proposals, technical and informational writing.
Plus, an amateur poet on the side.
Messaging/Communications
(Rockstar)
10+ Years Experience,
(Last Used 10+ years ago)
Perspective is vital to successfully delivering a message.
You must understand your audience; speak in their language using references they will understand.
This is the key when you must make complex subjects comprehensible to mass audiences.
With a background in broadcast journalism, Tom's communication skills were forged by working under tight time constraints. Earning two (2) First Place Awards from the Associated Press and two (2) Emmy Awards, Tom mastered delivering news and information to the general public.
Working with EFX Media since 2003, Tom expanded his communication skills working in the corporate environment, crafting separate, specific messages to meet his clients demands.
Leadership
(Advanced)
3-4 Years Experience,
(Last Used 3-4 years ago)
Responsible for hiring and fostering younger talent at EFX Media.
Lead by example, but give others the power to make and learn from their own decisions.
Direct multi-faceted communications projects, leading teams of designers, film crews, editors and support staff.
During tenure as a broadcast journalist, Tom trained entry-level staff in writing, editing and newscast production.
Project Management
(Advanced)
7-9 Years Experience,
(Last Used 7-9 years ago)
From organizing and scheduling large-format film projects, juggling budgets, timelines, client reviews and deadlines...to leading broadcast news crews in covering world-wide events, Tom's ability to multi-tasking and foreshadowing skills keep projects on schedule and achieve successful results.
This skill, in part, led to Tom's promotions at EFX Media from Producer, to Senior Producer, to Executive Producer.