Jen O'Connell

Wireless "Expert" to the Media

 

Trust the Wireless Expert that ABC News, MSNBC, FOX, Bloomberg and the Tyra Banks Show call on to explain current events in Technology.



ABOUT US

Voice of Wireless is fortunate to have some of the most experienced Wireless, Marketing, Strategy, Technology, and Music/Entertainment Event Marketing staff in the industry.

 
Do you have the right cell phone?

This book is written in everyday language so you can learn how to select the right cell phone while taking a fun approach towards wireless etiquette.

Jen O'Connell - CEO / President

Jen O’Connell has 13 years experience working for Tier 1 Wireless Carriers such as Cingular Wireless/AT&T (Launched over 100 Consumer and Data Devices), Verizon Wireless (Managed Wireless Data Services), GTE Wireless (Next Generation Network Exploration) and Powertel (Marketing, Advertising & Sponsorships). As President & CEO of Voice of Wireless, Inc., she continues to consult to the nation’s top wireless carriers as well as manage Mobile Marketing campaigns for our clients across a variety of industries.

Ms. O’Connell is recognized as an expert on Wall Street as a council member for the Gerson Leherman Group. She has quickly risen through the ranks and has spent 3 years as an esteemed member of the Top 5% Leaders Group advising hundreds of private equity firms and VCs on both start up and established industry value propositions as well as evaluating marketplace viability and trending.

Jen O’Connell is the author of the “Cell Phone Decoder Ring” which educates the public on how to select the right cell phone and wireless service written in “everyday language” for ease of understanding. It is currently available on Amazon.com.

Ms. O'Connell can be found as a wireless expert within the Media, frequently being interviewed on TV (ABC, FOX, MSNBC, Bloomberg and The Tyra Banks Show), Radio (XM Radio, Mancow in the Morning and other National Syndicates) and Print (from Reuters to Life & Style Weekly) on topics relating to the Apple iPhone, Celeb Cell Phones and other wireless current events. She has partnered with AT&T to host their Video on Demand (VOD) educational series called “Video Library” found on the AT&T website to empower the public on making better purchase decisions and is the Technology Editor for HowStuffWorks.com.
 

  Alan Hurd - Vice President Business Development

Alan Hurd has 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He began his career selling GTE Mobilenet services in Florida. In1989, he helped found a subsidiary company to his family’s RCC business whereby he launched wireless services as an agent for InterCel. After the sale of the family business, Alan joined Powertel and launched the business to business channel in Macon and Columbus, Georgia. He was promoted to Director of Business Sales whereby he grew sales from inception to $37 million in revenues. He was awarded numerous sales awards including the Powertel President’s Club award and T-Mobile’s B2B Vice President’s award.

As the Director of Retail Sales for T-Mobile, Mr. Hurd was able to utilize his business to business skills and leadership pragmatics to drive sales from $97 million to $147 million in revenues within 2 years. Additionally he won the T-Mobile National Award for Service Excellence and his region was the first to receive the J.D.Power award for Customer Satisfaction. In 2006, Alan won the Helio Wireless “On Fire” Sales award as the Director of Indirect sales distribution.

Mr. Hurd’s successful track record of Business Development stems from a vast foundation of sales trainings including DISC Method of Integrity Sales, New BASE Sales Method, Professional Selling Skills, Situational Sales and Negotiation, and The Seven Steps of the Sale. His in depth knowledge of sales environment start ups, value added selling techniques and creative business development will be a catalyst for Voice of Wireless sales revenue.

Mr. Hurd also led the localized marketing efforts with Powertel and T-Mobile. He was responsible for the implementation and development efforts with the Star 94 Music Festival, T-Mobile Jingle Jam, and the US 10K Race. Alan was a media liaison while at Powertel and instrumental with the advertising partnerships with the Atlanta Thrashers, Atlanta Hawks, Minor Baseball Leagues, and the World Children’s Center.
 


  Adam Goodwin - Vice President International Business Development

  • Adam leads our International New Business Development efforts for the Canadian market.  He is a technology enthusiast, with an engineering background. Adam is bringing new technologies to the Canadian culture which is just opening up to the future of communication. His expertise makes for simple and practical implementation with companies that may not have had much exposure to wireless technologies. His commitment to customer service and technology will help deliver the best 1:1 end user experience we can offer.



          Simon Horrocks - Operational Lead for Mobile Event Marketing

    Simon has 22 years working in the music business. He has toured with VH1, Ciara World Tour, Styx, Bad Company and been associated with events such as the Grammy's, Dick Clark's NYE and  AMA's NRJ's.  Additionally he Produced Rock to the Rescue 9/11 Benefit.

     

     Michael Weeman - Account Lead for Mobile Event Marketing

Michael has earned his Law degree with a focus on Intellectual Property.  He has 17 years working in the music business, with experience in content contract negotiation. Additionally he has Production experience with benefits, concerts and festivals.