Shawn-Laree O'Neil

Consultant in Chicago, Illinois

Shawn-Laree O'Neil

Consultant in Chicago, Illinois

Strategic thinker. Creative do-er. Creatrix in multiple mediums.

I’m a results-oriented communications professional with a demonstrated ability to build rapport among diverse audiences, concisely convey complex information, and foster long-term collaboration with clients, colleagues and the media.

How stories are told motivates change and influences outcomes. Through successful communication strategies, I have helped my clients stand out from their competitors. I build and support brand awareness and engagement, bolster business goals, drive revenue, and produce results. From scrappy start-ups to huge multinationals—through targeted content, media relations, VIP events, unexpected crises, and international conventions—I help others succeed.

Background includes:

  • Marketing and communications strategy
  • Public relations
  • Media relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Storytelling
  • Content creation
  • Marketing partnerships
  • Crisis planning, relations and communications
  • Social media
  • Internal communications
  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Speech writing
  • Project management
  • Research

Selected clients

American Century Investments, American Dairy Science Association, Assistive Technology Industry Association, Clark Consulting, Claymore Securities, Ferguson Partners, Homethrive, Hostmark Hospitality, Hotel Inter-Continental Chicago, Howard University, Jones Lang LaSalle, Kartemquin Films, Komatsu, MedSpeed, New York Times Wirecutter, Pearl Meyer, Pharos Innovations, Sandata Technologies, Senior Lifestyle Corporation, Shinola, and Zurich Life.

Other

I write and edits books, including two recent titles about street art and a forthcoming book about two of the original graffiti artists in NYC from the 1960s. I also publish my art criticism in a newsletter on Substack: https://www.sldxo.life/.

I’ve been a volunteer, board member, and fundraiser for a number of nonprofits and political candidates, including a term as president of the Heartland Alliance Women's Board.

  • Work
    • Strategic marketing, communications, PR
  • Education
    • Trinity College, Hartford CT