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)