Thomas Schwendler Email & Phone Number

Schenectady, Ny

Leveraging my 30 years with GE in a variety of internal and external roles, I am being deployed to support our business communications teams when needed and continue to provide counsel, advice, and services to support functional HQ leaders. Leading communications campaigns for Simplification, FastWorks and other initiatives in addition to ghost writing executive blogs, among other activities in this key individual contributor role. Recently led the publication and promotion of the first-ever economic impact study for GE in the Capital District.

Schenectady, Ny

Established new record of participation in global employee health promotions through a multi-channel and creative communications campaign. As one example, participation in an online fitness awareness campaign generated more than 5000 participants.Developed comprehensive and strategic communication plans in support of several business critical initiatives ranging from the GE –wide launch of Healthymagination, the outbreak of H1N1, and the introduction of a new healthcare benefits plan for US employees in 2010. Introduced the first business-wide use of social networking tools within GE Energy, enhancing communications among the 12 worksite teams responsible for health program implementations. Generated consistent communications and streamlined worksite implementations.Designed and led ratification communication plans in 2011, 2007 and 2003 across all GE Energy P&L’s, and unionized locations along with chief responsibility for Schenectady site. Contributed to successful ratification of contracts.Developed and implemented consistent business messaging across multiple business units comprising GE Energy, a $45B global business with more than 100,000 employees.Experienced in producing business-wide television broadcasts for the CEO originating from locations ranging from Atlanta and Schenectady to Amsterdam and Singapore.Successfully served as lead communicator for the largest business unit within GE Energy and its functional Global Supply Chain operations. Responsible for internal/external communications and media relations in Schenectady with 3,200 employees.Demonstrated exceptional communications and planning by designing and implementing a complex climate set and business realities communications plan as a foundation for the Energy Products business restructuring. Collaborated with vendors and led team of three communications professional related to the execution of the program.

Manager, Communication-KMoorestown, NJ

Site communications leader for GE Aerospace-Syracuse, NY

Specialized in agribusiness reporting.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism

Ma, Public Relations

Majored in public relations while working at GE Aerospace.

Interfaith Minister, Comparative Religions, A Course In Miracles

Having completed an intensive 1 year of study, All Faiths Seminary International, based in NYC, awarded Tom the degree of interfaith.

Bs, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Tennis Club.Writer and editor for Marquette Tribune. Volunteer for Big Brothers.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism

Education record

Master'S Degree, Public Relations/Image Management