Thomas Fox

PHILOSOPHY HIGHLIGHTS

413-330-5254 thomfox@thomfox.com 11 Craig Drive West Springfield MA 01089

Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then... find the way. Abraham Lincoln

Developed dozens of educational programs; curricula delivered to 2.5+ million Americans. Conducted over 1,000 seminars/workshops ranging in attendance from 20 to 4,000 - totaling 44,800 attendees. Key contributor to fundraising efforts that resulted in more than $6 million in donations to area non-profits. Collaborated with internal departments to identify cost saving measures; produced annual savings of $1,500,000. Creative marketing direction increased consumer inquiries by 1,250%. Industry leader in social media strategies via YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter; efforts produced an 820% increase in audience and 80% reduction in costs associated with curricula delivery.

TALENTS
Relationship Management Strategic Business Planning Marketing/Advertising Branding/Image Building Personal Finance Expert Public Relations Project Planning & Execution Market Analysis/Research

QUALIFICATIONS
My career is focused on leading and lending assistance to community and enterprise expansion activities. Public Outreach: Developed high profile public relations, social media, advertising, and educational strategies to help individuals and organizations reach their full potential. Host, Your Money 2.0, a personal finance program. Co-Host, 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, Facing Foreclosure, Invest in Western Massachusetts, Your Money 2.0, Helping You Achieve Your Financial Goals, Learn Now or Pay Later, Budgeting with the Connors, Lonely Man, Numbers Game, A Simple Way, and Youve got a Friend in the Business. 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. Relationship Management: Created numerous partnerships and alliances by thoroughly examining the connections between people, enterprise, and economic opportunity. Driven: Sustained full-time employment, donated time to community causes, and established an advisory service while maintaining an A average as a full-time college student - Bachelor of Science in Business, graduated 2011.
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EMPLOYMENT
Social Media Advisor, Independent Consultant (2009 - present) My personal and professional social media successes encouraged me to assist organizations establish strategies to enhance visibility, solidify brand position, engage donors and/or clientele, and increase traffic across all internet platforms. Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp., Community Outreach Director (1996 - present) I began my career with Cambridge as a Client Services Representative. My drive and resourcefulness were soon recognized and I received a promotion to Marketing Coordinator. My determination and passion to hone my craft yielded several additional promotions, which allowed 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, and the cultivation of strategic relationships to empower consumers.

BIOGRAPHY
To learn more about my career and accomplishments visit About.Me/ThomasFox

PHILANTHROPY
Vice Chairman, Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts Board of Directors (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) Mentor, Valley Venture Mentors (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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