News reporter, public relations

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SCOTT SHURTLEFF

Lowell, MA 978-***-**** **************@******.***

Summary of Qualifications:

• 12 years’ experience as professional writer and news reporter. PR and research supporting both internal and external communications for the Department of defense and the public sector

• Four years’ experience as a public relations specialist with the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC

• Experienced military reporter for the Department of Defense in covering 82s Airborne operations in Grenada, Honduras and NATO Peacekeeping Force in Sinai, Egypt.

• Experience as a Staff writer for three separate publications in writing feature articles as a beat reporter; frequent contributor for the popular “Weekender” section which highlighted cultural and entertainment events.

• Eight years’ experience as a freelance Writer and editor; Wrote and prepared content for local area publications, online forums, and a diverse array of clients requiring writing and editing expertise

• Experience in working for magazine and newspaper articles, press releases, media notices, social media content, research, marketing, and content integrations

• Technology savvy journalist with knowledge of Microsoft Office, PremierePro, Photoshop, Wordpress, Timeline, Carto

Professional Experience:

Staff Writer

The Sun/In Lowell/The Sentinel & Enterprise/Nashoba Valley Voice 2018 - 2021

• Wrote feature articles and long-form journalistic pieces for three separate publications.

• Worked as Beat Reporter for general assignments.

• Frequent author of cover stories for the popular “Weekender” section highlighting upcoming cultural and entertainment events.

• Regular contributor at several area publications

• Recently featured at WGBH radio for in-depth enterprise work on homelessness in Massachusetts

• Time management prowess based on priorities and hold-time productivity.

• Deadline sensitive, never missed a deadline in professional or academic.

• Deep familiarity with all aspects of reporting, including ethical standards and visual storytelling. Freelance Writer & Editor 2010 - 2018

Self-Employed, Lowell ma

• Wrote and prepared content for local area publications, online forums, and a diverse array of clients requiring writing and editing expertise

• Writing work included magazine and newspaper articles, press releases, media notices, social media content, research, marketing, and content integrations

• Perceptive interviewer across business platforms.

• Performed proofreading and editing services across disparate industries for a diverse clientele.

• Learned photography and invested in equipment. Generates video content with editing.

• Particularly adept at feature-writing and award-winning long-form journalism. Scott Shurtleff Page 2/3

Public Affairs Specialist/Paratrooper

United States Army, Grenada & Fort Bragg, NC 1980 - 1984

• Planned, promoted and covered for media outlets community events and newsworthy incidents

• Maintain relationships with community inside and outside of organization, including analyzing public comments, reviews and complaints

• Conduct policy review, approving with authorities and processing material for public release

• Research, wrote, edit and coordinated press releases and served as spokesperson for organization

• Developed informational materials for dissemination to appropriate audiences

• Planned and implemented comprehensive public affairs program

• Primary journalist as part of military force during Invasion of Grenada in the West Indies.

• Selected as the only journalist embedded with NATO’s Multinational Peacekeeping Force in Sinai, Egypt preparing press releases and news updates.

• Traveled with the 82nd Airborne division to Honduras reporting on cross training with Honduran Guerillas.

• As Beat Reporter, worked as local correspondent covering community and sporting events in and around Fort Bragg for local publications.

• As Sports Editor, oversaw a team of 3-4 writers. Edited copy and layout for 10-12 page weekly sports section.

• Reported on events for Department of Defense (DoD) publications, local newspapers, and the Fort Bragg newspaper, The Paraglide

Other Experience:

FEMA Site inspector

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Boston, MA 2015 - Current

• Leverage strong background in the military to serve as a Reservist PA specialist for Region 1.

• Applies Master Homebuilder experience to construction efforts including methods, products, and regulations. Online ESL teacher

Tinabilan Elementary School, Palompon, Philippines 2018 - Present MTEL certified teacher of English

• Teach children and educators English as a second language

• Taught initially online then Video conferencing utilizing Skype. Independent Contractor

Self-Employed, Lowell, MA 1987 - 2009

• Prepared and produced construction estimates working across several companies 1987 - 2010

• Master carpenter/Licensed Contractor & former construction company owner

• Managed all aspects of construction projects from initial concept, through scope, and post-delivery. Education/Certifications/Skills:

Northeastern University, Boston, MA - Master of Arts, Journalism 2018 University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA - Bachelor of Arts, English & History 2016 Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Farmington, CT - Certificate in Broadcasting, Radio & News Writing, Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD - Journalism Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD – Photojournalism MTEL Certified, (Massachusetts Teacher’s License Exam) 2013 ITTT, Certified ESL teacher 2021

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