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Thomas Woodall, MA

Thomas Woodall, MA

Account Manager/Writer/Producer/Editor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marketing Account Manager/Writer/Producer, previously at AREVA for 23 years.

  • Education

    • Regent University

      1982 - 1984
      Master of Arts Media Management/Media Writing 3.34

      Activities and Societies: *Writer for the campus magazine. *Reviewed music for the campus newspaper. *Freelance writer for a drama produced at the Family Channel. *Freelance writer for the University. *Freelance writer for the Petragram Group Advertising Agency. *Freelance writer for Special Projects at the Family Channel. *Freelance Human Interest Features Writer for the Norfolk Compass desk at the Virginian Pilot Ledger Star. It started as an M.A. program in general communications when they were still called CBN University. They became fully accredited faster than any graduate school in the history of the nation, so I finished my work after that between 82 and 84. They changed the name to Regent in the late 80s. I had great, well thought out professors who challenged you daily. Three stand out in my memory--one was hired away from Northwestern University, another from Stanford, and the third was a former editor for… Show more It started as an M.A. program in general communications when they were still called CBN University. They became fully accredited faster than any graduate school in the history of the nation, so I finished my work after that between 82 and 84. They changed the name to Regent in the late 80s. I had great, well thought out professors who challenged you daily. Three stand out in my memory--one was hired away from Northwestern University, another from Stanford, and the third was a former editor for the Saturday Evening Post. What a great time and a great graduate education--which ended up focusing on media management and media writing. Show less

    • East Tennessee State University

      1977 - 1978
      Bachelor of Science Speech with an emphasis in Broadcasting/Minor in English

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Yota broadcast fraternity Campus radio station copywriter and VO talent

  • Experience

    • Jack O'Brien Advertising

      Jan 1987 - May 1988
      Account Manager/Writer/Producer/Editor

      Managed a diverse group of B-to-B, nonprofit, and consumer clients.

    • Family Net Cable Network

      May 1988 - Dec 1990
      Senior Writer

    • Framatome

      Jan 1992 - Dec 2014
      Marketing Account Manager/Writer/Producer

      I retired from AREVA at the end of 2014 to research multiple creative opportunities. In the 90s, the name of the company was Framatome, and now it has been changed again. In 2019, I am completing a unique communications message analysis tool, securing the pending trademark for its exclusive approach, and resuming the completion of a book detailing my research-driven, yet straight-forward methodology. My recommendations here prove that I am more than qualified for the task. So what happened? Why the wait? First, my career has taught me that thorough analysis works better than shooting from the hip. An accurate approach to research exposes presuppositions, and leads to digging deeper. Taking shortcuts weakens the end result. Second, candidly, I am a survivor but also a thriver, by the grace of God. I started this work earnestly during 15 and continued through the first part of 17, despite battling multiple illnesses and surgeries. When the unexpected happens, you either cave in or fight through it and continue to set goals. And you never give up. I encourage you to challenge the current communications status quo. Stop relying exclusively on social media, tweets and re-tweets, rushed messages, and reactive efforts. Well-balanced campaigns and intentional relationships win contracts and customers. I have remained current on developments in the field (check out who I follow and the groups to which I subscribe). When a challenge delays your goal, that does not mean it is denied. That means you learn more along the way and the process will evolve to completion at the right time. Soon, you will discover how my READ IT strategy applies out-of-the-box principles to strengthen your targeted messages and energize results. Show less

    • The Write Idea Communications Consulting

      Jan 2000 - Mar 2004
      Owner

      Additional freelance work as time permitted.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Corporate Scriptwriting

      Sept 2002