Shannon O'connor
About Shannon O'connor
Shannon O'Connor is a Director at FGS Global, where she has worked since 2024, following her role as Associate Director from 2022. She has extensive experience in strategic communications, crisis management, and corporate reputation, having previously held various positions at Sard Verbinnen & Co.
Current Role at FGS Global
Shannon O'Connor currently serves as a Director at FGS Global, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing strategic communications initiatives and providing counsel to board-level and C-suite executives. Her work focuses on enhancing corporate reputation and managing crisis situations. O'Connor's expertise in transformation and change within strategic communications supports FGS Global's mission to deliver effective communication strategies.
Previous Experience at Sard Verbinnen & Co
Prior to her current role, Shannon O'Connor worked at Sard Verbinnen & Co in various capacities. She started as an Intern in 2017, followed by positions as a Junior Associate from 2018 to 2020, and then as an Associate from 2020 to 2021. Her final role at the firm was as a Senior Associate from 2021 to 2022. Throughout her tenure, she developed skills in strategic communications and gained experience in providing counsel to high-level executives.
Educational Background
Shannon O'Connor has a diverse educational background. She studied at Bucknell University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science from the Freeman College of Management, completing her studies in 2018. Additionally, she studied Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad de Granada as part of a Study Abroad program starting in 2017. O'Connor completed her high school education at The Episcopal School of Dallas, graduating in 2014.
Internship Experience
Shannon O'Connor has gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2015, she worked as a Marketing Intern at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for two months in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. She also served as a Business Development Intern at Highland Capital Management, L.P. in 2016 for one month. These internships provided her with foundational skills in marketing and business development, contributing to her professional growth.
Contributions to FGS Global
At FGS Global, Shannon O'Connor played a significant role in the integration of four iconic firms, which enhanced the company's position in financial communications. Her contributions reflect her ability to navigate complex organizational changes and support the firm's strategic objectives in the communications sector.