Human Resources Manager

Kossen V. Scott

*** ****** **** **** **********, TX 78628 Phone: 443-***-**** ********@*****.***

Public Relations & Communications Professional

Kossen Scott is a public relations and communications professional with over 10 years of internal corporate

communications and external marketing experience. He possess strong written and verbal communication

skills, excellent organizational and analytical skills; extensive writing, media relations, employee relations,

program management, strategic PR planning, training, and human resources experience. Kossen is

proficient in all Microsoft applications, Adobe Products, Quark Express, and video production. Also

possesses a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Full

Scope polygraph.

Professional Experience

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) – Columbia, MD; Austin, TX 12/2007 to present

Communications Specialist

Duties:

• Develop and execute internal & external communication plans

Manage Business Unit’s intranet site.

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Develop and manage employee engagement program

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• Create and manage communication templates for management

• Write articles pertaining to Business Unit information ranging from contract wins, Corporate announcements,

policy changes and employee recognition

• Develop communication tools to streamline internal communications

• Coordinate recruiting campaigns to assist Human Resources in achieving staffing goals

• Develop collateral materials for internal BU communication initiatives

• Write speeches for Business Unit General Manager

• Technical Writing Projects as assigned

• Manage Business Unit's Employee Retention Program

• Manage other projects and programs as assigned

Educational Services Inc. (ESI) – Bethesda, MD 3/2007 to 12/2007

Communications Specialist (1 Year Contract)

Duties:

Developed communication plan for National HIV Testing Mobilization Campaign for the United States

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Department of Health and Human Services

Wrote press releases, opinion editorials and Website articles

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Developed campaign materials

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Coordinated Conference appearances

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Conducted Webinars

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Coordinated media interviews and press conferences for HHS officials

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Drafted proposals for new business

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Developed communications team to distribute materials

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Created Conference Exhibits

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Developed message points for exhibitors

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Managed communications budget

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Burson Marsteller – Washington, D.C. 1/2006 to 10/ 2006

Public Affairs, Senior Associate

Duties:

• Developed public relations campaigns to support client's business objectives.

• Wrote press releases, opinion editorials, news articles and speeches for clients.

• Developed and maintained relationships with clients, stakeholders and grassroots organizations to maximize the

communication of key messages and deliver targeted results.

• Supported internal and external communication initiatives for clients.

• Coordinated events to promote clients and/or products, press conferences and client media interviews.

Entergy, River Bend Station – St. Francisville, LA 6/2004 to 8/ 2005

Communications Specialist II

Duties:

• Developed and delivered communications to internal and external audiences

• Responded to media inquiries regarding River Bend Station

• Developed internal employee relations program to increase retention and employee engagement.

• Wrote Press releases for local and national media regarding Entergy news and emergency response information

• Wrote and published web articles on Entergy Intranet regarding River Bend Station news and events

• Implemented site-wide initiatives for senior management

• Coordinated community outreach and environmental projects for Entergy, River Bend Station

• Developed and maintained River Bend Station's relationships with local community, government officials and

law enforcement

Managed communications project teams for various internal programs and media events.

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SEARS Regional Credit Card Center/Corporate 6/2000 to 8/2003

Communications Specialist

Duties:

• Managed communications team of 5 employees

• Coordinated, developed and distributed information to managers and associates regarding unit-specific and

corporate initiatives

• Counseled senior management on utilizing the most effective communication vehicles for associates and lower

levels of management

• Wrote numerous press releases to local media regarding Sears initiatives

• Writer/Editor of Sears Newsletter with readership exceeding 1000 employees per month

• Organized fund-raisers to support non-profit organizations

• Partnered with local career services centers and business unit leaders to recruit top talent from targeted colleges

and universities

• Supported daily functions in Human Resources

• Conducted business meetings and presentations to all levels of management

WB 38 WNOL TV (Quincy Jones Broadcasting) – New Orleans, LA 10/1998 to 12/1999

Promotions Producer (Internship)

Duties:

• Wrote commercial scripts

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• Coordinated contest & promotional events for WB38

• Produced commercials

University of New Orleans Wellness Center 10/1997 to 6/2000

Fitness Center Manager

Duties:

•Managed 20 student workers

•Maintained equipment contracts with vendors

•Trained new staff each semester

Education

University of New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

B.A. Liberal Arts, Professional Writing, 2001

John F. Kennedy Sr. High School – New Orleans, LA

H.S. Diploma, 1996

Association Memberships

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

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• International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)

• Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA)

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