Resume

1. KEVAN GOFF-PARKER
5119 N. Linn Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
Home: 405-702-0656 Cell: 405-514-3972
kevanparker2002@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
I am currently the public information manager II for Developmental Disabilities Services at the Oklahoma
Department of Human Services. I have also served as a creative corporate communications and marketing
professional for two Fortune 100 companies and for many top Oklahoma employers and organizations. My
expertise includes media relations, brand management, special events and strategic corporate giving. I’m
certified by the State of Oklahoma in Crisis and Emergency Management and as a state public information
officer. As a leader in media, public and community relations, I’m skilled at researching/writing/editing
compelling content in a wide variety of formats, including print, online, social media, technical writing, video
and radio PSAs, speeches and advertising, I have also served as an officer and as the president of the PRSA
OKC Chapter and OU’s AWIC Chapter. I am also a current board member for SPJ Oklahoma. As time
allows, I freelance for various publications and provide public relations advice and deliverables.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Public Information Manager II, Developmental Disabilities Services (Jan. 2014 –Present) I
strategically plan and implement public information programs and special events (co-chair of the
Oklahoma Governor’s Conference on Developmental Disabilities and the Oklahoma Governor’s
Developmental Disabilities Employment Awards). I establish and maintain cooperative
relationships with federal, state and local officials and agencies. Iserve as a public spokesperson with
the media and represent the agency at public programs, on official business and at professional
conferences and seminars. It is my job to advise the director and senior management team on
matters concerning the agency's public image and brand. I serve as a public information consultant
to agency clients and provide in-service training to staff. It is my job is to research, write and
develop speeches, media releases and to maintain user-friendly internal and external websites, as
well as produce public service announcements and videos.
hIBU INC., Oklahoma City, Okla.
Regional Publications Manager for Oklahoma (January 2013 – July 16, 2013) for hibu Inc. Launched first
issues of Quail Living, North Edmond Life, Deer Creek Life and Choctaw & Harrah Life monthly magazines
in April. Served as acting manager and editor coordinating all editorial and design aspects of the magazines.
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2. THE BOEING COMPANY, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Marketing Technical Writer-Editor 3 (June 2010-July 2012) for Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s
Oklahoma City Acquire Business Proposal Center. Awarded a five-year service award (March 2012).
THE BOEING COMPANY, Renton, Wash.
Pan-Global Communications Specialist 4 (February 2009-December 2009) Communications specialist for
Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ (BCA) International and Sales Communications division. Developed and
executed strategic internal and external communications and marketing initiatives aligned with Boeing’s
international media relations plans. Facilitated select pan-global company tours, presentations and contributed
to a wide variety of corporate communications deliverables, including special events, online publications and
more.
THE BOEING COMPANY, Renton, Wash.
Northwest Region Communications Specialist 4 (September 2006-February 2009) Co-created and co-
coordinated various strategic communications efforts for Global Corporate Citizenship (GCC) in the
Northwest Region for BCA. Duties included the implementation of assigned GCC NW’s media, marketing
and public relations initiatives, as well as advertising and intellectual property and brand/image management.
Co-planned and led numerous marketing initiatives, special events and contributed to the success of BCA’s
corporate sponsorship activities. Served as a company spokesperson and produced speeches and
presentations. Writer/editor/photographer/videographer and contributor to BCA’s media releases, Frontiers
magazine and Boeing News Now. Received dozens of internal awards, including $1,000 for creating
The Apple Cup Boeing Career Game Plan initiative.
THE JOURNAL RECORD, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Business Reporter (March 2006-August 2006) Award-winning general assignment reporter responsible for
real estate, technology and other beats. Earned $500 for increasing subscriptions.
OKLAHOMA AERONAUTICS COMMISSION, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Public Information Officer (December 2004-December 2005) Managed all communications-related and
marketing activities for the commission. Led public relations strategies, media relations and planned and
implemented special events. Wrote marketing materials, media releases, newsletters and speeches. Managed
commission’s photography duties, created the commission’s first website and served as the commission’s
online content manager.
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Public Information Specialist (May 2003-December 2004) Co-coordinator of internal- and external-image
projects. Editor of OKDHS’ award-winning print and online newsletter, Inside OKDHS. Served as one of
department’s spokespersons and led special projects, including marketing deliverables, TV and radio PSAs
and heightened the department’s overall community-giving and charitable contribution awareness. Increased
Inside OKDHS’ content production by 300 percent.
ST. KITTS-NEVIS OBSERVER, Basseterre, West Indies
Deputy Managing Editor/Features Editor/Protocol Leader (2001-2002) Co-managed and wrote for the
largest newspaper in the dual-island nation in the West Indies.
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3. SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, Oklahoma City/Reynosa, Mexico
Corporate Communications Manager (March 1999-October 2001) I served as a senior management and
international communications team member. Developed individual print and online newsletters for both
English- and Spanish-speaking audiences. Created and managed strategic communication plans, marketing
and advertising initiatives in Oklahoma and Mexico. Directed award-winning community giving and outreach
projects and managed volunteer activities. Doubled media hits each year. Managed local and state government
relations, supervised two employees, a contract PR firm and freelancers.
OGE ENERGY CORPORATION, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Internal Corporate Communications Specialist (1994-1999) Managing editor of OGE Energy Corporation’s
award-winning internal print newsletter, Inside OG&E, and The Meter Magazine, a quarterly four-color
publication. Co-creator, writer and editor of internal online content for Member News and various specialty
publications. Contributor to strategic internal-marketing campaigns. Developed award-winning PowerPoint
presentations and speeches designed to provide employees with improved two-way communications with
management on key company issues and initiatives.
HAYS & ASSOCIATES PR & MARKETING FIRM, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Account Executive (September 1993-March 1994) Won and managed client accounts by providing everything
from budget management and media relations to special-event planning. Advertising, marketing and other
services provided. Won awards based on work provided for clients, including YMCA of Greater OKC, Okla.
Baptist Homes for Children, Willow View Mental Health Systems and RGDC Inc.
OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OklahomaCity, Okla.
Communications Coordinator (1991-1993) Coordinated internal and external communications projects,
including media relations, internal marketing and special events. Served as managing editor of The Inside
Track and Partners in Education newsletters. Won multiple education-related and public relations awards for
Oklahoma’s second largest school district.
THE OKLAHOMAN, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Reporter (1987-1991) Award-winning features and entertainment writer, reporter and stringer.
KEVAN GOFF-PARKER FREELANCE
I’m available for freelance writing/editing/proofreading/photography/fact-checking, as well as strategic PR,
marketing, advertising, online and print publications. I also excel at special-event planning and
implementation. I have earned more than 70 awards for my workand I’ve been published in American Indian
Report magazine, OKC Business News and Southwest Publishing’s magazines (now known as Slice
Magazine), as well as for The Oklahoman, The Journal Record and Oklahoma Today magazine. I have served
as a full-time corporate communications professional for The Boeing Company, Seagate Technology, OGE
Energy Corp., the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission,
Oklahoma City Public Schools and more.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Professional Writing
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla.
Certified in Microsoft Word 7
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4. Boeing’s 6-Step Leadership Program Graduate
Advertising Certification
Certified Dale Carnegie graduate
Crisis and Emergency Management Training (State of Oklahoma Certified Public Managers Conference, State
of Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, Basic Public Information Officer Course; Certificate
of Completion (June 2003)
Examples of my work are available online at https://www.box.com/s/8606f3133944d86c5e6a