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Theresa O'Neal

Theresa O'Neal is a brand building professional with over 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, development and fundraising. She has worked with organizations such as Mount Sinai Health Systems, The American Cancer Society, Viacom, Bee Season Consulting, EDCSPIN and a host of other non-profits, organizations and entrepreneurs.

O’Neal’s career path has been diverse but her focus remains simple: helping those who help others. After decades of professional and personal experience, she realized she could align her network of resources to advance one thing, the common good. Her interests were peaked early on, in her work as a Public Affairs Director where she contributed to well-known pro-social initiatives. She departed from MTVN in 2004 and began a full-time career in marketing, public relations and business development. She soon joined forces with her protégé Brian Dodson, a successful fundraiser who has raised millions for non-profits worldwide. Together they grew Bee Season Consulting which focuses on furthering the fundraising advancements of organizations, especially during challenging economic climates.

Last November, O’Neal helped launch Everybody Paddles, a movement inspired by Author Charles Archer which focuses on partnerships, associations, collaborations and togetherness. The first chapter of the book is written by O’Neal, entitled “Community Begins At Home”. In it she passionately reveals where she received her first, real life lessons in philanthropy and what inspired her to care for others.

O’Neal’s roster of clients include authors, performing artists, actors, comedians, clergy, designers, doctors and entrepreneurs. She and her clients have been featured on The Today Show, MSNBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News as well as featured many publications such as O Magazine, The Network Journal, The New York Times, Daily News, New York, Post, Essence and Black Enterprise Magazine.

Specialties A creative, talented executive with more than 20 years of diverse business experience, poised to drive the strategic direction of corporations through comprehensive marketing plans, innovative product launches, unique brand positioning, and integrated promotions. An excellent communicator, able to positively represent organizations at conventions, public and media-related events.