Rory Connellan Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

• Independent executive recruiter and public relations consultant.

Chicago, IL, US

• Sourced candidates for assignments across various industries and geographies.
• Devised and carried out targeted research strategy.
• Researched into clients’ company, their competitors and the marketplace.
• Assessed candidates to ensure qualification match, cultural fit and compatibility.
• Presented shortlisted candidates and provided detailed profile summaries.
• Offered guidance and facilitated the negotiation process through to completion.

I was part of a layoff at Major League Fishing. I took some time off and was actively interviewing when COVID hit and brought things to a halt. I went back to my hospitality roots, serving and bartending, before being recruited into the world of... Recruiting!

Tulsa, Oklahoma, US

• Developed and executed communications and marketing strategies for initiatives across multiple channels including public relations, on and off-site activation and social media in support of Major League Fishing's Bass.
• Provided innovative solutions for brand strategy and objectives based upon partner and fan feedback.
• Developed organization’s media guide, created and handled media opportunities for the sanctioning body and its athletes.
• Coordinated and executed sponsor marketing initiatives including appearances, broadcast content, special events and promotions.
• Created and managed credential system for press, VIPs and athletes.
• Prepared comprehensive communication plan for operations team to ensure preparedness for personnel, facilities and athletes of event logistics.

Hanover, DE

• Managed the General Tire brand via public-facing written and spoken materials and acted as the primary media contact and an approved company spokesperson.
• Coordinated and managed $400k + annual budget.
• Led all public relations activities to support the General Tire brand and its involvement in both on-and-off-road motorsports, fishing and various other sponsorships.
• Managed all internal and external communications, social media and branding for the General Tire brand.
• Prepared and distributed press releases, announcements, brochures, event materials and newsletters.
• Responsible for content creation and oversaw development of the relaunch of generaltire.com.

Huntersville, NC, US

• Managed public relations efforts, promotional messages and interviews for NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch and other True Speed Communication clients.
• Recommended appropriate public relations course of action in both routine and crisis situations.
• Wrote and edited weekly news media releases, media kits, race event reports, press releases, website articles and newsletter stories.
• Pitched stories to local and national media.
• Served as corporate spokesperson for media inquiries.
• Handled integration of public relations and marketing initiatives with both sponsors and teams.

Concord, North Carolina, US

Mooresville, NC, US

Mooresville, NC, US

Welcome, NC, US