Tom Connolly, jr

Tom Connolly, jr

Blogger/Genealogist

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Current
  • Blogger on Pain and Suffering, & on Genealogy at Serpent & Dove Notations
Past

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Education
  • Peter Kump's NY Cooking School
  • BOCES of NY
  • Westchester Community College
  • Walter Panas High School

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Tom Connolly, jr’s Summary

Although my experiences cross over many fields, my current health issues preclude me from working full time. On the other hand, by the grace of God, I hope to be able to share my experiences and expertise with others, and help them through the use of the web.

I have been an actor/singer/dancer (not that good), a security professional, a Soldier, an x-ray tech, a paramedic @ Station 21, South Bronx,NYC EMS, as well as a Paramedic Supervisor in White Plains, NY, a lower paid nurse (LPN), a retail salesman for culinary items, a bartender, waiter, a chef, a stay at home dad, file clerk, assistant broker, banker, full broker, financial planner and financial planning district manager.

Tom Connolly, jr’s Specialties:

Para-medicine, Low level union negotiations, Finances & Money Management, Writing & Proof-reading, Christian Parenting

Tom Connolly, jr’s Experience

  • Blogger on Pain and Suffering, & on Genealogy

    Serpent & Dove Notations

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    September 2004 — Present (5 years 3 months)

    Physically disabled and in chronic pain since September of 2004, I have worked hard, prepared, studied, and prayed so I could write a blog to help those who, like me, may be suffering. Because of my history, I have decided on a new method, and new journey to give healing another attempt.

    I also have a blog to tell of the research into my own genealogy, which helps my with my sanity when the pain is bad.

  • Banker

    Wachovia

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Financial Services industry)

    August 2003 — September 2004 (1 year 2 months)

    Went back to selling basic banking products of accounts, loans and general investments. Today, I could not in good faith go back to banking, as I am against the lending practices of today.

  • District Manager

    Ameriprise Financial

    (Public Company; AMP; Financial Services industry)

    July 2002 — August 2003 (1 year 2 months)

    Responsible for hiring and firing, training and managing, of a team of financial planners in the Greenville/Ashevillle market. When Ameriprise changed tactics, I saw the inevitable and left. The office closed down 45 days later. This was a great shame. There are men who survived that change, went out on their own, and I can recommend them without issue, "DeHollander and Janse", found at: http://djfinancial.com. These are former colleagues and great men of finance and God. The only way to have help with your finances is with an all around plan. These men will do this, and can be trusted without hesitation. Rob was my former manager, and Roy a former partner. In today's market, please seek out their advice. You will not be disappointed.

  • Clerk to Assistant to Banker to Broker

    First Union

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; FTU; Banking industry)

    September 1997 — July 2002 (4 years 11 months)

    Worked my way up from temp filing clerk to a broker's assistant. Then went over to the bank side for a year, returning to the Brokerage side as a full broker. Almost all of this is due to Todd Gauthier, my mentor and manager,Terry Steele and Nathan Sanders. Stefanie had a lot to do with this also.

  • Senior Sales

    Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

    (Public Company; WSM; Retail industry)

    1995 — 1997 (2 years )

    After staying home with our first daughter, rejoined the workforce in a previous role. I was hired before the store was open and worked to complete the floor design and initial stocking and opening of the store. Sold all aspects of culinary items as well as gave cooking classes.

  • Wait Captain, Bar Manager

    ClubCorp

    (Privately Held; Hospitality industry)

    1993 — 1994 (1 year )

    I was stationed at The Commerce Club here in Greenville, the local unit of ClubCorp, After culinary school in Manhattan, finding upscale restaurants was difficult in this area at this time. Used my knowledge as a front of house supervisor. Responsible for table service and settings, table side cooking, training of wait staff, schedules, event hosting, and general client service. Also responsible for all areas of bar management including purchasing and cost control of alcohol.

  • Sales

    Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

    (Public Company; WSM; Retail industry)

    October 1991 — January 1992 (4 months)

    First retail job, sold all aspects of culinary merchandise. Enjoyed the job so much, attended culinary school.

  • Paramedic

    NYC EMS

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    September 1990 — October 1991 (1 year 2 months)

    Stationed at Lincoln Hospital, Station 21 South Bronx. Ran ambulance 21W3, as well as 20X3-Bronx Tactical Ambulance. Also served as field instructor for new medics, served in the Academy for testing of new medics/EMT's. Served as Union Shop-steward for Station 21, third shift. Performed all manners of para-medicine, to include certifications as BLS, ALS, ATLS, PALS, PTLS, Mass Casualty Triage, Diver Medic, and BLS instructor trainer with AHA.

  • SGT/E5; 91B, 91C,91P (Medical Corps)

    US Army

    (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USA; Military industry)

    March 1979 — June 1990 (11 years 4 months)

    Serving in both active and reserve status. Basic in Ft Dix, NJ and AIT in Ft Sam Houston, TX. 815th Station hospital, 320th EVAC Hosp, William Beaumont Army Hospital, TX. Final station was final year of service, active duty status, served at the trauma unit of the Army's only level 3 Trauma center as a 91C (Practical Nurse). Almost all time served was in emergency medicine and morgue work. Other duties or status; NCOIC X-Ray, ANCOIC EMS tent (ran night shift), Citation for Meritorious Service, drummer for company marches, and driver up to 5 ton w/trailer. Missed being shipped out to Desert Shield by about a month. My greatest shame.

  • Paramedic Supervisor

    Abbey Richmond Ambulance

    (Hospital & Health Care industry)

    June 1985 — January 1988 (2 years 8 months)

    Served as Emergency Ambulance/Paramedic Unit for the City of White Plains (working with the WPPD), as well as Sing Sing Prison. As paramedic, utilized all skills for emergency medicine, certified in BLS, ALS, PALS, and was an instructor for BLS for AHA. As a supervisor, responsible for call sheet reviews, ambulance maintenance reviews, equipment upkeep, and general supervisory of personnel duties.

  • Captain

    Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

    (Public Company; SECU B; Security and Investigations industry)

    1983 — 1985 (2 years )

    Then known as Burns International Security Services, Inc, I was hired as a Sergeant, responsible for the evening shift at Reader's Digest HQ. Promoted to Captain to run the IBM contract of several sites. Responsible for physical security, personnel safety, vehicles, and traffic duty. Investigated thefts, and worked with local police after a kidnapping.

Tom Connolly, jr’s Education

  • Peter Kump's NY Cooking School

    Certification , Culinary , 1991 — 1992

    While studying, my wife's office was closed down and we chose to move to Greenville, South Carolina.

    Activities and Societies:
    Was part of an apprenticeship program, working through school. Also worked at the James Beard Foundation several times.

  • BOCES of NY

    Certificate , Practical Nursing , 1985 — 1986

    While attending this school, I attended EMT course at Westchester Medical Center. Passed courses, completing and passing NYS LPN and NYS EMT exams.

    Activities and Societies:
    Sent to BOCES in New York for new MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) as practical nurse, formerly combat medic/x-ray tech. At the time, I was the NCOIC of the x-ray dept for the 320th EVAC Hospital. Full time reserve status, I was working at the 320th while not in school.

  • Westchester Community College

    AAS , Performing Arts , 1982 — 1983

    Activities and Societies:
    No time for anything but the performing required for degree. Worked full time while in school.

  • Walter Panas High School

    General Diploma 1976 — 1980

Additional Information

Tom Connolly, jr’s Websites:

Tom Connolly, jr’s Interests:

Physically disabled, blogging on pain and suffering, family history, blogging on genealogy, dog training, cooking.

Tom Connolly, jr’s Groups:

National Genealogical Society, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), Knights of Columbus

  •    Facebook.com
  •    Friends of Israel
  •    ACLJ
  •    Martial Artists
  •    Fox News Networking Group
  •    Wachovia Alumni
  •    National Rifle Association (NRA)
  •    Web Ministry
  •    United States Army Network
  •    Ameriprise Network
  •    KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - United States
  •    EMS1 Network
  •    Catholic Spiritual Direction
  •    Military Support Network at Inspiring Alliance
  •    Kyusho Jitsu Canada

Tom Connolly, jr’s Honors:

Honorable discharge from US Army
Honorable discharge from US Navy Reserve
Twelve "save" ribbons as paramedic
Sir Knight for the Knights of Columbus
Past Grand Knight for the KofC

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