Joseph T. Homola
Unit 131 Cell: 860-485-
7067
Torrington, CT 06790
********@*****.***
Business Communications Professional
Extensive experience and broad expertise managing corporate and marketing
communications initiatives:
. Versatile writer and editor, accomplished at strategic messaging, product
positioning and conveying complex subject matter to a variety of audiences
in clear, creative, compelling language
. Results-oriented project manager who has demonstrated the ability to work
with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities in a fast-
paced, deadline-driven environment
. Innovative problem-solver, with proven consulting, leadership and
consensus-building skills
. Team player, with considerable experience collaborating with cross-
functional teams at all levels of an organization, including executive-
level management
. Series 6 licensed, with a solid working knowledge of financial services
and investment products
Etcetera Editorial Services
Communications Consultant (2009-Present)
Plan, write and execute business communications projects and programs
focused on brand management and marketing support, financial reporting,
executive and employee information needs, and Web content
Prudential Financial
Marketing Communications Manager (2004-2009)
As head writer, team leader and project manager, executed communications
initiatives that built brand awareness, supported annuity product launches
and communicated the company's value proposition:
. Partnered with marketing, sales, product management, and other functional
groups to generate a wide array of integrated deliverables, including sales
kit materials, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, promotional
brochures, advertising, white papers, and prospecting collateral
. Ensured that all marketing materials met company guidelines and
government compliance standards
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The Phoenix Companies
Project Manager - Marketing Communications (2000-2003)
Wrote, edited and managed a variety of communications that generated sales
of life insurance and annuity products to consumers through a multi-channel
distribution network:
. Created original content for sales kit materials and marketing collateral
that heightened awareness of product features, positively impacting sales
during both normal and volatile market conditions
. Wrote and edited a bimonthly magazine to inform advisors of the company's
products and services
United Technologies Corporation
Corporate Communications Manager (1987-1997)
Provided expert editorial and consulting services to meet executive and
employee communications needs:
. Wrote and produced annual and quarterly shareholder reports, speeches,
presentations, and press releases that positioned UTC as a global leader in
its major markets
. Led the team that generated a Web-based daily news summary to 56,000
employees worldwide
. Wrote and managed the editorial content of the corporate Internet and
intranet sites
. Edited the weekly headquarters e-newsletter and contributed feature
articles to the flagship magazine
Additional Experience
Creative Corporate Communications (1999-2000) - Freelance writing, editing
and consulting services
Hamlet, Inc. dba Heavenly Ham (1997-1999) - Owned and operated a specialty
foods franchise business
Education
Fordham University - B.A. - Communication Arts
Rensselaer University - Management Development