C. Kelly O'Connor

Background

O'Connor, C. Kelly was born on July 20, 1944 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Frank W. and Emily (Kish) Vargo.

Education

Bachelor, St. Francis College, Loretto, Pennsylvania, 1966; certified in international business, New York University, 1988.

Career

Assistant director service, Metromedia Television, New York City, 1972-1976; divisional director marketing, Paramount Pictures Corporation, New York City, 1976-1986; media director, Richard M. Heim Advertising Inc., New York City, 1987-1988; media supervisor, McFarland & Drier Advertising, Miami, Florida, 1988-1989; broadcast supervisor, Media Department II, Inc., Miami, since 1989; senior broadcast manager, Media Department II, Inc., Miami, since 1992.

Achievements

• C. Kelly O"Connor has been listed as a noteworthy advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer New York Foundling Hospital, 1974-1977. Child sponsor Childreach, since 1981. Member National Association of Female Executives, American Film Institute, Global Business Association (co-founder, membership chair), American Women in Radio and television (chapter membership chair 1991-1993).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, travel, growing orchids.

Connections

Married John Jay O'Connor, March 13, 1981 (divorced 1985).

Father:

Frank W. Vargo

Mother:

Emily (Kish) Vargo

Spouse:

John Jay O'Connor