Liam O'Connell
Summary
Communications professional with strong expertise in crafting compelling messages and managing media relations. Demonstrated ability to drive impactful communication strategies and foster team collaboration to meet organizational goals. Adept at navigating changing priorities while maintaining focus on results. Skilled in content creation, public relations, and digital marketing with reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Communications Associate
AutonomyWorks
Downers Grove, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Clients Serviced: Grainger, MiQ, MNTN, UiPath
- Manage and monitor client requests.
- Oversee various members of my team for our partners at MiQ to capture and mock up advertisements for them and their clients.
- Communicate with associates utilizing Teams to relay status of projects and provide feedback on current jobs.
- Participated in a pilot program where leads and associates learn about computer automation and how to incorporate it into our jobs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align communication efforts with business objectives.
- Used Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, as well as having experience with various Demand-Side Platforms such as Xandr/Bell, MNTN, Google Display & Video 360, and The Trade Desk.
Independent Claims Adjuster Trainee
Gallagher Bassett
Rolling Meadows, IL
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with a group of 20 people in which I was responsible for learning the basics of being a claims adjuster.
- Served as go between for Gallagher Bassett and individuals who recently filed claims against clients.
- Trained by going through the companies onboarding process which included learning the basics of insurance and the nuances of it.
- Evaluated claims to determine coverage and liability based on policy provisions.
News Editor, Xavierite
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Wrote weekly news articles regarding topics of interests to St. Xavier student body.
- Edited and curated news content to ensure accuracy and relevance for university community.
- Collaborated with student journalists to enhance reporting quality and storytelling techniques.
- Worked with fellow editors to collaborate on editorials.
- Interviewed faculty and senior staff.
Education
No Degree - UX/UI Design
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communication, Political Science
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2021
Skills
- Google Suite
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative skills
- Strategic communications
- Proofreading
- Internal communications
- Employee relations
- Team player
Timeline
Digital Communications Associate
AutonomyWorks
03.2023 - Current
Independent Claims Adjuster Trainee
Gallagher Bassett
10.2021 - 03.2022
News Editor, Xavierite
Saint Xavier University
01.2020 - 05.2021
No Degree - UX/UI Design
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communication, Political Science
St. Xavier University