Whitley O'Connor

Whitley O'Connor

Media Strategist

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location of Whitley O'ConnorOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Serial social entrepreneur | Social impact consultant | Supportive employment advocate

  • Education

    • Vanderbilt University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science Sociology and Human and Organizational Development; International Leadership and Development track
  • Experience

    • Ackerman McQueen

      May 2014 - Apr 2015
      Media Strategist

      • Completed a full social media evaluation, overhaul, and recommendation for Rose State College, resulting in a 33% increase in followers and 100+% increases in reach and engagement over the course of six months. • Created comprehensive strategies and campaigns including TV, digital, outdoor, and other media components to target specific audiences. • Executed media strategies by placing buys on a variety of platforms and media outlets.

    • United Way of Central Oklahoma

      Apr 2015 - Oct 2015
      Director of Research, Convening, and Advocacy
    • Oklahoma House of Representatives

      Oct 2015 - Mar 2018
      Legislative Assistant

      Legislative Assistant to the Democratic Leader in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

    • The Homeless Alliance

      Mar 2018 - now
      Chief Social Enterprise Officer

      Developing, launching, and growing employment social enterprise programs for people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness including: Curbside Chronicle, Curbside Flowers, Curbside Apparel, and Sasquatch Shaved Ice. Together, these programs provide employment and job training to 175 people at any given time and create more than $1million in annual earnings for participants.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)

      APSE - Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst
      Jan 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Whitley O'Connor
      Forbes 30 Under 30 Forbes Dec 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 2022 - Social Impact
    • Awarded to Whitley O'Connor
      Innovation Award Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Nov 2021
    • Awarded to Whitley O'Connor
      Outstanding New Fundraising Professional Association of Fundraising Professionals - Oklahoma Chapter Nov 2019
    • Awarded to Whitley O'Connor
      30 Under 30 - Oklahoma City Ion Oklahoma Magazine Oct 2014
    • Awarded to Whitley O'Connor
      Oklahoma Innovation Prize State of Creativity Forum Nov 2013
    • Awarded to Whitley O'Connor
      Innovation in Community Service Award Interfaith Alliance Foundation of Oklahoma Oct 2013
    • Awarded to Whitley O'Connor
      Social Venture Challenge Clinton Global Initiative University Apr 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Founder

      Issued by The Curbside Chronicle on Jul 2013
      The Curbside ChronicleAssociated with Whitley O'Connor
    • Institutional Review Board

      Issued by University of Central Oklahoma on Dec 2015
      University of Central OklahomaAssociated with Whitley O'Connor
    • Co-Founder

      Issued by Sasquatch Shaved Ice on Jun 2016
      Sasquatch Shaved IceAssociated with Whitley O'Connor
    • Board Of Directors

      Issued by Mental Health Association Oklahoma on Jan 2018
      Mental Health Association OklahomaAssociated with Whitley O'Connor