Scott Hudman

Accomplished Public Affairs Specialist responsible for public information, media relations, event coordination, speech writing, disaster response, crisis management, and topic briefing, assisting with Congressional Relations and Freedom of Information Act response processes for HUD within Region VI. Maintains media relations for Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Distributes HUD news across the five-state region. Skillfully manages regional media responses in close collaboration with Field Policy and Management. Coordinates and executes targeted social media campaigns with HUD program and external partners. Broad knowledge of issues and initiatives relating to homelessness, Single-Family, Public, and Multi-Family Housing, Fair Housing, LGBTQ+ issues, community development, special assistance programs, and interagency/intergovernmental cooperation. Focused on the Southwest region of the United States. Contributed to the Houston Area response and disaster recovery efforts for Hurricanes Rita, Katrina, Ike, and Harvey in the Houston area. Successfully coordinates media events between federal, state, and local partners, and facilitates regional Agency disaster response, including FEMA media management. Established a Public Affairs Committee in Region VI to serve as a developmental platform for lower-graded FPM employees in the region, leading as Senior member, offering mentorship and opportunities for enrichment through publication of HUD Happenings stories and a foundational understanding of Public Affairs and HUD operations. Founded and now produces Region-specific Daily News Briefings. Successfully completed numerous diverse public events and outreach activities over the span of two decades. Authored over 150 speeches and sets of talking points for HQ, Regional, and Field Office leadership. Served as the Region’s FOIA Liaison, collaborating with Headquarters, legal, and field personnel to orchestrate Region VI FOIA response processes.

• Wrote numerous speeches, press releases, media responses and public service announcements.
• Assisted with media strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
• Produced and distributed videos and other content for digital use.
• Updated social media accounts and websites such as Twitter.
• Worked with FEMA and HQ Disaster Team to coordinate disaster media response and provided direct support to customers in Disaster Recovery Centers in Houston, Galveston, Jasper, and Beaumont, TX.

Senior Field Policy and Management staff person for the HUD Houston Field Office, responsible only to the Field Office Director. Developed and implemented the annual Office Management Plans in consultation with program area input. Presented quarterly reports to HQ, monitored performance metrics, and provided recommendations to facilitate goal achievement. Developed a Regional management plan process that continued to drive results in Region VI. Responsible for congressional relations, crisis management, event coordination, outreach efforts, Regional and Headquarters support, Continuity of Operations, and office Freedom of Information Act response. Trained at the Department of Justice’s National Advocacy Center for FOIA. Acted as Field Office Director occasionally, including two weeks during Hurricane Ike and its immediate aftermath, assuming responsibility for staff, assets, and implementation of the Continuity of Operations Plan throughout the Office. Subsequently coordinated Agency efforts in Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the area, assisting FEMA, non-profit groups, state, and local governments in response efforts. Guided FPM and Field Office staff in core operational aspects such as correspondence management and front desk support. Coordinated excellent office customer service delivery by managing the participation of HUD staff from diverse program areas at the front desk, leading by example by serving as primary backup. Developed a more thorough HUD Resource Guide for potential HUD clients and conducted yearly updates. On-site Disaster duty in Beaumont, Galveston, and Houston, TX. Processed FOIA inquiries and responses for the Office.

• Developed and implemented systems to track customer feedback and satisfaction.
• Developed and managed relationships with key partners to drive outreach and goal achievement.
• Organized and attended very numerous Housing, Homeless, Outreach, and Homeownership events designed to inform potential customers of benefits of HUD programs.
• Collaborated with various HUD programs to monitor and facilitate goal achievement.

As part of Community Builder program, acted as deputy to Communications Officer in New York in Office of Secretary's Representative from June of '98 for HUD in New York/New Jersey. Assumed position outright for Southwest United States in 1999. Duties identical to present, except that additionally was HUD Web Master for Region VI.

Tank Driver. 19 Kilo qualified on the M1-A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank

Began career as successful graduate of the HUD Intern Program, 1990-1992, and subsequently held various housing and staff related positions from 1992 to 1998. This included single family, major contract evaluations and awards, Contract GTR, multifamily property disposition, public affairs assistance, Regional multifamily staff, mortgage credit, construction analysis, and management of a multifamily portfolio. Performed HUD Environmental Reviews. Additionally, held second job and worked with Best Fares Travel Magazine as an copy writer.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of public service.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance to facilitate success.