1. A versatile professional and role-ready for PR, admin or environmental compliance Dennis O’Connor:PR and Aviation Pro
2. Role-Ready “Tried by fire,” the words of G. Richard Thompson, former Senior VP at Akzo Nobel Salt, to characterize Dennis O’Connor’s role and responsibility at a salt mine amid environmental criticism and distress.
3. Role-ready for PR L-R: Salt mine spokesman in NY; airport administrator at BUR; experienced media talent
4. Role-ready for Compliance On-board T-28 “war bird” for noise test demo flight at BUR July, 2008 article for Professional Pilot to address operator interest in good-neighbor relations
5. Role-ready for Administration Workshops completed by Spring, 2009 in Grant Writing, Leadership, Quality Planning and Tax Management
6. Skilled in PR: Broadcaster Spokesman Point-of-Contact Knowledge from continuing ed, PR practice and Training: Participating with K-State steering committee for Airport Management Certificate at Salina campus Trained in Incident Command System BA in Communications Experience via unique/uncommon cases: Airport noise abatement Friends of Meigs Field in Chicago Salt mine research and rescue Capability Skill, knowledge and experience = Capability
8. “I worked with Dennis at Bob Hope Airport. Dennis was able to effectively communicate noise and environmental concerns to the local community and its representatives. I've also had the pleasure of flying with Dennis. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with Dennis again in any capacity, and highly recommend him for your consideration.” Jesse Russell Romo, Program Analyst , Kansas DOT, worked with Dennis at Burbank, CA “I hired Dennis as a Program Representative at The Sutherland Group to drive opportunities for GE Capital. GE Capital provided big ticket financing for Business Capital, Manufacturing Equipment, and other necessary expenses in the Manufacturing vertical marketplace. Dennis was one of my top Representatives in terms of overall results, attention to detail, and his reliability. I would highly recommend him as his effort, production and integrity would make and asset to any Organization.” --Jeff Lindgren, Program Specialist at Element K, supervised Dennis at Sutherland Group in Rochester, NY "I had the pleasure of working with Dennis both at Bob Hope Airport in coordination between the Engineering and Operations departments, and as a tour pilot at Van Nuys Airport. I found him to be dedicated and detail-oriented on a wide range of airport projects and safe flight operations. Dan Lichtner, Bob Hope Airport Engineering Department What Others Say via linkedin.com
9. Comments and Credibility from linkedin.com group participation Dennis O'Connor…responding to requested input about follow-up coverage for trade shows: “Cover attendance, feedback (and any ideas for next year), reactions or results from speakers or programs and previews. For marketing, review attendees to assess audience (core group, rookies, leads) and compare stats to earlier years to target messaging.” Brian Dobson…responding: “The advice of the advice of Messrs. O'Connor and Sucee is on the money.”