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Communications Professional -- Writer, Editor, Producer

Location:
Leesburg, VA
Salary:
70,000 UP
Posted:
January 20, 2015

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Resume:

Senior-Level Communications Professional

Marketing & Production Relationship Management Expository Writing & Editing

Government, Aviation, Information Technology

"Leveraging solid communications and production skills to facilitate the

development and expedition of media projects throughout diverse

industries."

Active Secret Security Clearance

< Dedicated and resourceful entrepreneur and management professional

with 30+ year's success utilizing a diversity of skill sets;

demonstrating successful marketing and communication strategies across

public and private sectors; exceeding expectations and maintaining

strong, fruitful relationships to gain trust and mutual respect.

< Proven excellence in the development and execution of innovative

communication platforms designed to educate and inform; adept at

facilitating cross-functional relations utilizing both traditional and

social media as successful communication channels.

< Demonstrated career history of successful work-force development,

promoting revenue growth and efficient business operations.

< Driven partner, developing and implementing innovative breakthrough

strategies that demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking. Visionary,

defining goals and achieving predetermined, long-term strategic

outcomes.

< Effective collaborator, assisting senior leadership teams in making

sound, innovative decisions based on facts and business knowledge

gained through proactive research, benchmarking, networking, and

experience.

< Sound decision maker, delivering value by making recommendations,

recognized as an exceptional contributor and sought-after key point-of-

contact that incorporates expertise into policies and procedures while

focusing on producing tangible business outcomes.

< Ability to think pro-actively and ambitiously, embracing new ideas,

and create successful editorial/production plans. Adept at working

with inflexible budget limitations and stringent deadlines, as well

as high-pressured and increased volume situations. Visionary leader,

with ability to influence critical thinking, develop strategic

alliance and build consensus.

Technological Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook,

PowerPoint, Access, Excel); Social Media Platforms, Internet, Intranet,

Blogging, Audio Production

Areas of Expertise and Skill

Oral/Written Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Clarity, Effective

Communications, Production

Inductive Reasoning, Fluency of Ideas, Creative Thinking, Gathering

Information, Time Management, Editing

Organization, Planning, Prioritization, Reading Comprehension, Complex

Problem Solving, Voice-Overs

Surveillance/Counter Surveillance, Sales, Creativity, Resourcefulness,

Copywriting, Video Production

Notable Qualifications, Accomplishments and Achievements

> Actor, Voice-Over Actor and On-Camera Host (SAG-AFTRA) Television, Web

and Radio

> FAA Licensed Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor (Airplane and

Instrument - (CFII))

Professional Career History

Scott Barry - Talent and Production Services, Leesburg, VA - 2009-Present

Marketing Strategist/Writer, Editor, Producer

. Collaborate effectively with a diversity of clients across multiple

organizations and industries to promote and enhance brand awareness

and increase sales.

. Monitor and provide support on implementation of new service

agreements; develop and execute effective campaign strategies and

meticulously analyze marketing results.

. Develop relationship strategies that produce business value and

favorable customer experiences.

. Edit and produce custom video tracks for television, radio, internet

and video listening.

Professional Career History Continued

Intrepid Solutions, Reston, VA - 2013-Present

Phoenix Consulting Group, Alexandria, VA - 2008-2010

Contractual - Training Simulator

. Provide surveillance and counter surveillance training for US

government personnel.

United States Treasury - Internal Revenue Service, Washington, DC - 1981-

2009

Senior Public Affairs Specialist/Writer, Editor, Producer - 1994-2009

. Oversaw national, multi-media campaigns totaling >$40M annually.

. Wrote, edited and published a myriad of informative publications which

included:

o Guide to Free Tax Services, with currently >1M copies in

circulation

o SSA/IRS Reporter, with currently >7M copies in circulation

. Oversaw production of television and radio commercials.

. Conferred with production and support personnel to coordinate

production of advertisements and promotions.

. Coordinated and directed national television, radio, print and

collateral campaigns.

. Prepared and edited organizational publications for internal and

external relations, including employee newsletters and detailed

reports and media releases.

. Strategically utilized web production, reducing outgoing publication

expenditures by >50%.

. Developed and maintained cohesive relations strategies and wrote

influential copy to sway public opinion and promote ideas, products

and services.

US Treasury Tenure Prior to 1994

Telecommunications Specialist - 1988-1994

Computer Systems Analyst - 1982-1988

Revenue Officer - 1981-1982

Relevant and Noteworthy Career History

McGraw Hill Publications - 1988-1994

Freelance Reporter

. Authored bylined articles for national magazine publications such as

Defense Contract Litigation Reporter.

. Conducted high-profile in-depth interviews with a diversity of

professionals in both the legal and government sector.

Federal Aviation Administration - 1978-1982

Police Officer

. Provided public safety and maintained a visible presence within the

community.

. Developed and maintained cohesive relations to facilitate trust and

rapport.

Education, Licensures, Certifications and Professional Development

University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

Bachelor of Science (BS) Criminal Justice Minors in Psychology and

Journalism

Dean's List

Golden State University, San Francisco, CA

Telecommunications Certifications

>500 hours in telecommunications planning, voice, data and digital networks

FAA Licensed Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor (Airplane and

Instrument - CFII)

1000+ hours of flight time in addition to classroom

Certificate of Completion - Dale Carnegie Training

Graduate - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)



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