Thomas Fox

ABOUT ME

413-330-5254 thomfox@thomfox.com West Springfield MA 01089

Highly motivated community outreach executive qualified by 17+ years experience in the fields of economic development and individual empowerment. Recognized personal finance expert and devoted philanthropist who has contributed to a variety of enterprise expansion activities. Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then... find the way. Abraham Lincoln

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Conducted more than 1,000 financial literacy, social media, and leadership seminars, workshops, and keynote addresses ranging in attendance from 20 to 1,000 - totaling 45,000 attendees. Authored several books on the topic of personal finance. Developed dozens of educational programs; curricula delivered to 2.5+ million Americans. Created marketing strategies increasing consumer inquiries by 1,250%. Established innovative social media strategies via YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter; efforts produced an 820% increase in audience and 80% reduction in costs associated with curricula delivery. Collaborated with internal departments to identify cost saving measures; produced annual savings of $1,500,000. Contributed to fundraising efforts resulting in more than $6 million in revenue for local nonprofits.

TALENTS
Oral, Written, and Visual Communication Branding and Image Building Relationship Management Strategic Business Planning Marketing and Advertising Creative Problem Solving Project Planning and Execution Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership: Serve in a leadership capacity on several nonprofit and academic boards of directors and committees. Communication: Developed high profile public relations, social media, advertising, and educational strategies. Host, Your Money 2.0, a personal finance program. Co-Hosted, Uconomy: Macro Made Micro, an economic literacy program for entrepreneurs and business professionals. Hosted, Money America, a weekly radio program which aired on WAIC 91.9 FM. Producer, Director, & Scriptwriter, numerous television and radio commercials, as well as national educational programs. Subject Matter Expert: Interviewed for a variety of news segments regarding credit, debt, and personal finance. News outlets include: Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Consumers Digest, The Huffington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, Reuters, CNN Money, Fox Business, MSN Money, Bankrate.com, CreditCards.com, SmartMoney.com, The Republican, and local television stations WWLP, WGGB and CBS-3 Springfield. Author: Learn Now or Pay Later series (1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions), Cambridge Guide to Credit, Debt and Personal Finance (1st and 2nd editions), GoodPayer.com Guide to Credit, Debt, and Personal Finance , and Your Financial Future: Understanding Credit, Debt, and Planning for Tomorrow.

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CAREER
Media Advisor, Independent Consultant (2009 - present) Building upon my more than 17 years of marketing and branding experience, I help organizations establish unique strategies to increase visibility and engagement across social media platforms. I also mentor individuals on the development of strategic networking initiatives leveraging the features, strengths, and best practices of social media and traditional communication. Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp., Community Outreach Director (1996 - present) Initially employed as a Client Services Representative, my drive and resourcefulness yielded a quick promotion to Marketing Coordinator. My accomplishments were rewarded with additional promotions, allowing me to serve as the organizations Education Manager, Outreach Coordinator, and Community Outreach Director. Among my many responsibilities are the coordination, planning, development, funding, and implementation of local and national economic empowerment programs, along with the cultivation of strategic relationships.

PHILANTHROPY
Member, Berkshire Film and Media Commission Steering Committee (2013) Vice Chairman, Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts Board of Directors (2012- current) Facilitator and Mentor, Valley Venture Mentors (2012 - current) Chairman, STEM-21 Advisory Board Student Leadership Subcommittee (2012- current) Member, Massachusetts Financial Education Collaborative (2012 - current) Chairman, United Way of Pioneer Valley Bank On Western Massachusetts Subcommittee (2012 - current) Member, National Academy Foundation STEM-21 Advisory Board at Sci-Tech. (2012 - current) Member, United Way of Pioneer Valley Financial Stability Network of Hampden County (2011 - current) Member, Income Working Group, United Way of Pioneer Valley (2011 - current) Member, Chicopee Public Schools Dropout/Graduation Rate Task Force (2007 - 2009) Treasurer, Dream, Believe, Achieve Board of Directors (2005 - 2007) Volunteer, Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education State Scholars Initiative (2007 - 2009) Volunteer, Hampden County Sheriffs Department (2003 - current) Fundraiser, United Way of Western Massachusetts (2004 - current)

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (2011)

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