Scott Smith Email & Phone Number

Cerritos, California, United States

Leading all external communications efforts for the ABC Unified School District.

Cerritos, California

Lead chamber activities and events focusing on economic development, advocacy and job creation. Improved communications through electronic and social media. Helped revive regional pro-business advocacy group. Worked to reestablish the chamber's non-profit foundation, recreating everything from bylaws to policies. Created new events with specific business focus and led organization into a surplus in my first year.

Led communications team responsible for overall communications strategy and messaging. Assisted in the development of revamped website, developed executive presentations and messaging, as well as creating strong relationships with local and regional media outlets. Worked closely with executive on internal communications strategies, including messaging during all-employee meetings.

Community Relations, Grant Making, Relationship Building, Government Relations in Orange County, California

• Responsible for publicity surrounding giving program in Western United States• Establish contact with local media outlets across the Western United States to publicize grant program• Plan and manage grant presentation events with local media and community leaders• Increased media impressions in region creating stronger brand awareness• Develop relationships with fire departments, cities and counties within territory to expand philanthropy program• Work with network of independent agents to direct grants in their communities• Implement co-branded marketing campaigns with selected agents in targeted geographic areas and industries• Created environment of good will with customers, agents and employees leading to increased employee satisfaction along business growth and retention

• Responsible for community, public, media and government relations in Orange County, California• Development of strategic relationships with elected officials and influential business organizations• Coordinated grassroots public policy program, public policy education, and community volunteer activities for State Farm associates leading to increased employee involvement• Represented the company as spokesperson to broadcast and print media, including leading media response during 2003 San Diego wildfires• Created messaging and communications for internal and external publications/websites to support community outreach and public policy efforts• Supervised up to nine support level associates in four different locations• Created messages, speaking points and speeches for executives for internal and external use

• Wrote and edited articles for bi-monthly publication and other promotional materials• Implemented promotional and corporate sponsorship programs• Coordinated public and media relations efforts for motor sport/aviation events• Created and development of magazine procedures and operations• Responsible for sales and administration of all advertising accounts• Developed key relationships with local media and elected officials at selected event sites