Thomas O'Brien

Inspirer
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Project Coordinator at Center for the Creator Economy at Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York, United States

Overview

Thomas OBrien is the Project Coordinator for the Center for the Creator Economy at Syracuse University, where he was the first employee. A graduate of Syracuses BFA film program, he is passionate about innovating how films are produced and distributed through social media, blending his creative skills with marketing and business.

Outside of his main role, Thomas is a driven artist and creator. He directs a personal episodic narrative series on Instagram titled "Welcome to My Mind" and previously worked as a snowboard instructor. He also serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the media brand Project FreeFall, helping artists gain exposure.

His personal Instagram film series, "Welcome to My Mind, " has successfully garnered over 9 million views.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Generous

Confident & Optimistic

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Creator Economy
As the first employee and Project Coordinator for Syracuse University's Center for the Creator Economy, this is his core professional focus.
Narrative Filmmaking
Holds a BFA in Film and his passion is combining the art of filmmaking with social media. He created the narrative episodic series "Welcome to My Mind. "
Social Media Distribution
Aims to revolutionize how films are distributed via social media, evidenced by his successful Instagram series which has millions of views.

Media Appearances

Syracuse University Opens the First Creator Economy Center. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

10-2025
Project Coordinator at Center for the Creator Economy at Syracuse University
2-2023 - 8-2024
Chief Operating Officer at Project FreeFall
9-2022 - 5-2024
Health Promotion Student Assistant at Syracuse University
11-2018 - 12-2022
Snowboard Instructor at WILLARD MOUNTAIN SKI & SNOW SPORTSCLUB
5-2021 - 8-2021
Sales Associate at Staples

Education

8-2021 - 5-2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA from Syracuse University
2021 - 2025
Education details unavailable from Syracuse University

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Insights For Selling To Thomas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thomas is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thomas

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thomas move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Thomas take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Thomas

Personality Compatibility


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