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THOMAS O’NEIL

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

A former United States Marine Corps officer, corporate executive and small business owner looking to start a career with a dynamic organization with growth potential. I have just completed a three-year personal sabbatical in pursuit of a professional writing and speaking career.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Author and Speaker

PERSONAL SABBATICAL
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • After spending close to a decade working internationally, I took sabbatical in order to pursue my dream of becoming a professional writer and speaker. Published several stories and have spoken at the United States Military Academy, with several future engagements planned.

Owner

TAO GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
01.2009 - 01.2022
  • Successfully represented publicly traded American Company as well as Korea’s largest conglomerates with business development and revenue growth strategies in Asia and the United States.This created multiple revenue streams that generated over 100M in revenue
  • Led the development and implementation of critical international supply routes of sustainment cargo while under contract for the United States Department of Defense in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Iraq Country Manager

VERIZON BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT MARKETS
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Assumed duties as lead corporate interface for key customers in Iraq to include the US State Department to the Department of Defense.
  • Played a lead role in the management of over $75MM (annual) in US Government funded programs in Iraq.
  • Managed and supported outstanding working relationships between Verizon in country staff, customers, and sub-contractors.

Director - Afghanistan

GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC.
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Managed the implementation of $35MM World Bank funded Government Communications Network (GCN)
  • Played a significant role in the corporate development of Afghan Telecom.
  • Commended by the US State Department, World Bank and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for leading critical reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.
  • Led the nationwide implementation of the Afghan Force Tracking System for NATO during combat operations against anti-coalition forces.
  • Established excellent working relationships with government ministers and cabinet level officials, local Afghan business and political leaders, international business representatives and tribal/religious leaders.

1st Marine Division, I MEF (Rein)

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS INFANTRY OFFICER
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Commended by both Regimental and Battalion Commander in Iraq for exceptional performance in negotiating critical relationships with Sunni tribal leaders, Shia religious leaders and government officials, in order to prevent insurgent activities and develop a pro-coalition mentality through numerous civil affairs projects.

Financial Advisor

MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER
01.2000 - 01.2001

Varsity Offensive Coordinator

The Hun School of Princeton
08.1999 - 11.1999

Education

MBA - International Business

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
06.2025

B.S - Business Administration-Management

Quincy University
Quincy, Illinois
12.1998

Skills

  • World-building
  • Grammar expertise
  • Creative writing
  • Genre knowledge

Timeline

Author and Speaker

PERSONAL SABBATICAL
01.2022 - 01.2025

Owner

TAO GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
01.2009 - 01.2022

Iraq Country Manager

VERIZON BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT MARKETS
01.2007 - 01.2008

Director - Afghanistan

GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC.
01.2005 - 01.2007

1st Marine Division, I MEF (Rein)

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS INFANTRY OFFICER
01.2001 - 01.2005

Financial Advisor

MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER
01.2000 - 01.2001

Varsity Offensive Coordinator

The Hun School of Princeton
08.1999 - 11.1999

B.S - Business Administration-Management

Quincy University

MBA - International Business

Florida Atlantic University

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