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Ken Stockard
KEN STOCKARD
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To produce quality video programming that will educate, entertain, and inspire.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Hard-working and mission-oriented communications specialist with over 14 years of
experience developing and producing a wide range of video programming.
Exceptional writer and producer proficient at working in a collaborative team environment
to clearly define project requirements and translate them into effective video products.
Reliable and thorough director skilled at leading diverse teams of creative and technical
professionals in all stages of the production process.
Highly capable project manager with excellent organizational skills and the proven
ability to operate within budget and schedule constraints to deliver high quality video
products that exceed client expectations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Technical WriterNetAmerica, LLC (Arlington, VA)
20112012
Provide technical writing support to the Contingency Planning and Incident Management
Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of Infrastructure
Protection.
Assist division leadership in the development of high level internal and external
communications (including memoranda and other correspondence, after action reports,
contingency plans, standard operating procedures, articles for newsletters and journals,
briefings/talking points, website content, and fact sheets).
Review and edit documents to ensure proper grammar and formatting; clarity, flow, and
accuracy; and adherence to organizational style guidance, the DHS Brand & Identity
Program, and the U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual.
Work closely with contingency planners, exercise specialists, and other subject matter
experts to translate detailed observations, analyses, processes, and procedures into plain
language documents that are concise, well-organized, and easy to read.
Serve as the principal point of contact for submitting and tracking documents to be
reviewed and approved by Office of Infrastructure Protection senior leadership.
Contribute to the development of information memoranda and briefings for the Secretary of
Homeland Security and other DHS senior leaders.
Support division executive secretariat in coordinating responses to inquiries and tasks
from the Office of the Assistant Secretary.
Represent division leadership in Office of Infrastructure Protection External
Communications Working Group. Participate in the development of organizational
communications strategies.
Writer/ ProducerCSC (Arlington, VA)
20052011
Provided video production support to the Missile Defense Agency.
Worked closely with Agency senior leadership, subject matter experts, and other
stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
Developed and managed production plans, budgets, and schedules.
Concurrently directed all aspects of multiple projects with differing content,
complexity, deadlines, and budgetary concerns.
Established strong working relationships with government clients and other contractor
personnel to ensure clear communication and understanding of project goals, expectations,
and timelines.
Researched and acquired stock footage, still photographs, and music for use in assigned
projects.
Created storyboards to help conceptualize finished products.
Coordinated and directed activities of freelance production and post production
personnel.
Wrote and produced video presentations in support of Agency goals and objectives.
Consistently delivered exceptional products on schedule and under budget that exceeded
client expectations.
Received letters of commendation from the Director of the Missile Defense Agency and
other Agency senior leadership in 2007, 2008, and 2010 for outstanding communications
support.
Production Coordinator(Catholic Communication Campaign)
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (Washington, DC)
19992005
Collaborated with colleagues, media relations staff, and other internal stakeholders to
formulate and implement plans for the production, promotion, and distribution of video
resources.
Prepared and executed project budgets and production schedules.
Produced weekly national cable television talk show. Successfully adapted into a yearly
interview special for broadcast on network television affiliates in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
Coordinated and directed all aspects of the production process to ensure compliance with
organizational and broadcast standards.
Led design, launch, and ongoing maintenance of streaming video portal on USCCB website.
Managed licensing, acquisition, and re-purposing of existing content for portal.
Researched, developed, wrote, produced, and narrated original short-form programming for
distribution on portal, as well as local cable television outlets.
Supervised production and post production vendors.
Developed and wrote press releases, marketing e-mails, and portal content.
Efficiently managed six-figure annual budget for streaming video portal and oversaw ten-
fold increase in site traffic during first three years of operation.
Analyzed and evaluated effectiveness of assigned projects.
Identified areas for improvement and recommended appropriate action to oversight
committee.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication
George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
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