Thomas DeLorenzo

Current

Blogger on Politics at HuffingtonPost.com
freelance at The Baddish Group
Owner at SmartPR (Sole Proprietorship)

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Past

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

Education

Santa Monica College
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
Hofstra University

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Recommended

5 people have recommended Thomas

Connections

338 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

My Website

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Summary

I am known for taking relatively unknown entities and developing them into major players. 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.

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), Sheryl Lee Ralph, Allison Mack (Smallville), Nancy Sinatra, Carter Oosterhouse (Trading Spaces), Jensen Ackles (SuperNatural), Bobbi Eakes (All My Children) and Cameron Romero. I have launched several new products, including Clothing of the American Mind, Something Wicked Candles, and Aromabands.

For major events, I assist my clients with styling -- helping maintain and expand their image -- through my relationships with major couture houses and jewelers.

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.

In these challenging economic times, I am working to create new revenue streams for my clients, which includes developing new markets for their products, creating speaking opportunities, and branding their name on a variety of products.

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Specialties:

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

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Experience

Blogger on Politics

HuffingtonPost.com

(Privately Held; Online Media industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year)

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

The Baddish Group

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

2000 — Present (9 years)
Owner
SmartPR (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

January 1995 — Present (14 years 7 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.
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

Santa Monica College

Political Science 2005 — 2007

Activities and Societies:

studied political science, earning a 4.0 GPA and did my thesis on NGOs in Russia that deal with HIV/AIDS and Human Rights.
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts

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

1980 — 1984

Additional Information

Thomas DeLorenzo’s Websites:

My Website

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

eOffice
Hofstra University Alumni
A U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs Group
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
Indie Artists Group- hair/makeup/wardrobe stylists/costume designers and food stylists