Thomas DeLorenzo

Current

Blogger on Politics at HuffingtonPost.com
Owner at SmartPR
Social Media Consultant at Social Media Expert/SmartPR

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Past

Independent Professional at Freelance Writer (Self-employed)
Paralegal -- Night division at Latham & Watkins

Education

Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
Hofstra University

Recommended

8 people have recommended Thomas

Connections

397 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Summary

Utilizing the latest technology, I am able to drive traffic to your website and create new sales and visibility for your companies. I am best known for taking relatively unknown entities and developing them into major players in a variety of worlds. I think outside the box and utilize every method possible to achieve my goals on behalf of my clients. I firmly believe in taking advantage of new technology to achieve these goals. I was one of the first Social Media experts to be utilized as an Industry Expert on NBC's The Today Show in 2006.

A few of the current and former clients include Bacardi, Purina, Clothing of the American Mind, Anne Bowen Couture, and Something Wicked Candles Some of the talent I have worked with or am currently working with include: Kathy Joosten (Desperate Housewives), Heather Tom (Bold and the Beautiful), Chad Allen (Save Me), Allison Mack (Smallville), Nancy Sinatra, Carter Oosterhouse (Trading Spaces), Jensen Ackles (SuperNatural), and Bobbi Eakes (All My Children).

In addition to my public relations work, I also write for the HuffingtonPost.com on the politics page discussing health care.

Honors I have received are Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in The New York Times and Angel of the Year from the San Antonio AIDS Foundation. The Today Show utilizes me as an industry expert in Celebrity Journalism and Web 2.0. A&U Magazine also profiled me for my work on behalf of people with HIV/AIDS. Other magazines that have quoted me include Page 6, InTouch, TVGuide, and Life and Style.

I am constantly thinking of new ways to create additional revenue streams for all of my clients.

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Specialties:

social media, entertainment, lifestyle, green, politics, health issues, social justice, non-profits, lifestyle

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Experience

Blogger on Politics

HuffingtonPost.com

(Privately Held; Online Media industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)

I currently blog for the HuffingtonPost.com on the politics page discussiong health care and the New America.
Owner

SmartPR

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

January 1995 — Present (14 years 11 months)

Entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, non-profits and social causes are what i love to work on. Some of my current/former clients include Heather Tom (YnR), Nancy Sinatra, Alison Mack (Smallville), Jensen Ackles (Supernatural), Bree Williamson (OLTL), Sheryl Lee Ralph, PAWS/LA, Something Wicked Candles, Clothing of the American Mind, Kathy Joosten (Desperate Housewives), Chad Allen (Save Me), The Wedding Salon, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, POZ Magazine.

Under my guidance my clients have won Emmys (4), have had huge successes at Sundance, Slamdance and various other film festivals.

I also work as a stylist for my clients -- guiding their image carefully with top designers across the globe.

I have been profiled in the New York Times for my work on behalf of people living with HIV/AIDS and in A&U Magazine.

The Today Show utilizes me as an industry expert in celebrity journalism and Web 2.0. Have also been quoted in Page 6, In Touch, Life and Style and TVGuide.
Social Media Consultant

Social Media Expert/SmartPR

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

January 1995 — Present (14 years 11 months)

Able to assist corporations and medium businesses with their marketing needs. Able to drive traffic to your website using a variety of Social Media outlets, thereby increasing sales and visibility for your company.
Independent Professional

Freelance Writer (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)

January 1993 — January 1995 (2 years 1 month)

freelanced for many publications -- gay, lesbian, and fitness related print outlets. Was the Entertainment Editor for InTouch Magazine -- a gay monthly magazine.
Paralegal -- Night division

Latham & Watkins

(Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry)

January 1986 — January 1991 (5 years 1 month)

assisted attorneys on major corporate take overs -- dealing with many sensitive issues.

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Education

Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts

Certificate , Acting -- Shakespeare , 1988 — 1988
Hofstra University

1980 — 1984

Additional Information

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Websites:

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Interests:

entertainment, independent cinema, travel, new technology, fashion, politics

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Groups:

Entertainment Publicists Society, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Human Rights Campaign, Immigration Equality, NOW, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Society, Government group in Linkedin, entertainment group on linked in, glbt group

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Hofstra University Alumni
U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs
Consultants Network
eMarketing Association Network
The-Green-Group.com
ThoseinMedia
BizBash—Event Planners Gather
ThoseInFilm (Motion Pictures & Film Industry)
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
Human Rights Watch (HRW)
LGBT Professional Network - Global
Film TV Professionals
World AIDS Awareness Day
Alumni of Hofstra University
Media Professionals Worldwide
Tweeple
The Positve Project
HIV Awareness
AIDS/HIV Network
International AIDS Society
Keppler Speakers
Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections!
Indie Artists Group- hair/makeup/wardrobe stylists/costume designers and food stylists