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CHASE MOFFITT

CHASE MOFFITT

Omaha,NE

Summary

Innovative, entrepreneurial-minded communications professional with extensive experience on both sides of media – reporting/producing for major news outlet (WOWT – Omaha) and communication management for a rapidly growing specialty coffee company and a large Nebraska school district. Broad range of expertise in social/digital media marketing, storytelling, content creation/production, directing/planning large-scale communication strategies. Poised and confident in presenting to various audiences, on-camera, and leading creative teams. Adept at fostering relationships with cross-functional teams, internal/external stakeholders, and media contacts. Communications professional with solid track record in developing and executing impactful communication plans. Known for effective team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Possesses strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills, adaptable to dynamic environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Communications Specialst

Scooter’s Coffee
10.2022 - Current
  • Commissioned for new role within Harvest Roasting, (Scooter's Coffee Supply Chain) pioneering internal communications to an audience reach of more than 250 employees
  • Promoted for strategic communication and storytelling for Scooter's Coffee impacting 800+ store locations across 30 states
  • Responsible for monthly cadence of newsletters to employees and customers to establish constant and reliable communications
  • Owned weekly newsletter speaking directly to Scooter's Coffee Franchisees - Franchisee News
  • Leveraged strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail in executing communication plan
  • Executed communication plan to leverage national media coverage
  • Manage external videography contracts according to budget
  • Public speaking & presentations
  • Executed strategic communication plan by targeting internal and external audiences through various channels including monthly owner immersion seminars, video writing and producing and newsletters
  • Trusted with presenting new brewed coffee strategy to entire franchise network during annual GROW Conference on stage to a live audience of more than 1,500 people by moderating panel conversation
  • Core team to develop, strategize, plan and document Guinness World Record World’s Largest Cake Ball by leveraging cross-department relationships
  • Created, planned, and wrote executive presentation for franchisee conference including talking points, Power Point deck, and writing and producing two videos to compliment the presentation played for a live audience

TV News Producer, Anchor, Reporter, Photographer

WOWT TV
01.2011 - 06.2022
  • Recruited by senior leadership to oversee, supervise, produce, and write the 5 PM newscast, blocking stories and identifying narratives based on local, state, and national news focuses
  • Utilize strategic mindset to formulate story packages – shots, cameras, graphics, video, and movements
  • Craft overall product direction for newscast – music, talent, and branding
  • Researched local, state, national, and international stories and delivered quality and accurate news content over the air
  • Collaborated with producers and other reporters on story angles and delivery
  • Excelled at producing quality news reports within late-breaking deadlines
  • Overall ratings increased since taking over 5 PM newscast by increasing emphasis on reporting stories viewers want to engage with, branding newscast as “on your side,” and digging into community focus
  • Received 2022 Gold Award Best Newscast & 2019 Bronze Award Best Newscast from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association producing reputable, service-driven reporting
  • Features included breaking news, neighborhood crime, viewer-based investigations, and community news
  • Established key relationships with community leaders and residents to advance local conversations around education, business operations, and neighborhood-based issues
  • Facilitate “reporter on the street” storytelling
  • Leverage expertise in social media to build audience and engagement for 5 PM newscast by independently interacting with viewers online, asking key questions, and providing insight into relevant issues.

Sr. Communications Specialist

Papillion La Vista Community Schools
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Directed communications and media relations for school district with focus on strategic planning, storytelling, community advocacy, media relations, community outreach, digital media, and social media
  • Created department’s digital media plan and promoted weekly content (social media channels, e-newsletter, and web content)
  • Developed a 5-year comprehensive strategic communication plan to deflate negative perceptions of the district, engage community leaders, and showcase the stories of children's advancement in and out of school
  • Built key relationships with principals and teachers to change the conversation around public schools’ negative image in local communities (based on budget fights)
  • Facilitated discussions with media and community leaders on what schools were doing to empower children’s lives and futures
  • Established strong social media presence centered on showcasing the district’s impact on students’ lives by crafting story packages (photos, video, and narrative) highlighting student improvements, creative teaching strategies, and project-based learning
  • Spearheaded fundraising operations and raised nearly $10K per year for annual United Way campaigns by developing incentives (teacher coupons), communications (digital and community newsletters and social media posts), and logistics plans (media relations, timelines, drop-offs, and donation management).

Education

Master of Science - Security Management

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Communications

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE
01.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, EDIUS, ENPS, iNews, Social News Desk)
  • Content Creation & Production
  • Video Production & Editing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Storytelling & Journalism
  • Public Speaking
  • Internal/External Communications
  • Brand Messaging
  • Press releases
  • Media Relations
  • Video content production

Targettitles

  • Director of Communications
  • Marketing & Communications Director
  • Sr. Communications Specialist

Volunteer Experience

  • Omaha YMCA, Soccer, T-Ball, Basketball Coach, Football Coach Omaha, NE, 2018 - 2021 Prepared kids (3-8) with instruction on gameplay, rules, and sportsmanship.
  • Papillion La Vista Community Schools, Fundraising Volunteer, Papillion, NE, 2021 - Assisted school district in raising $100K+ to support district needs and empower students and their families.
  • Relevant Community Church, Waypoint Church and, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Volunteer Staff, Omaha, NE, 2014 - 2017, Joined volunteer staff to help grow and support the mission of both churches, recorded, and interviewed people for monthly testimonies, ran light and slide show technology, supported worship team production, and supported both churches on the prayer team.
  • Outward Bound, Mentor, Omaha, NE, 2015 - 2017 - Mentored disadvantaged young men in achieving challenging outdoor adventures such as rock climbing. Helped students build trust, friendships, and community relationships. One mentee started serving as an ambassador to other young men and became a role model in his community.
  • Aqua Africa, Fundraising Volunteer, 2012 - Raised nearly $25K for nonprofit that builds freshwater wells and micro democracy management systems in South Sudan.

Timeline

Sr. Communications Specialst

Scooter’s Coffee
10.2022 - Current

Sr. Communications Specialist

Papillion La Vista Community Schools
01.2017 - 01.2019

TV News Producer, Anchor, Reporter, Photographer

WOWT TV
01.2011 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Communications

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Master of Science - Security Management

Bellevue University
CHASE MOFFITT