1. Scott Perry Youngblood
3379 Brookview Dr.
Marietta, Ga 30068
(770) 3638997
spybloodjr@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/scottyoungblood/
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Multifaceted graphic designer and mass communication specialist with 6+ years of
freelance practice and a military background. Extensive experience providing innovative
photography, videography, print, and graphic design coverage for internal and external
media consumers. Led and instructed teams from four to 20 on the technical aspects of
public affairs and media production in a fast paced, dynamic work environment providing
highly trained specialists to support the evolving needs of the Navy. Accustomed to
performing in deadlinedriven
environments with an emphasis in working within budget
requirements. Career is supported by the Defense Information School, scholarship
through the Art Institute of Atlanta, and current pursuit of web and graphic design bachelor
of fine arts. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism
in the United States Navy.
Professional Skills:
● Photography
● Videography
● Graphic Design
● Satellite Uplink
Tech
● Motion Graphics
● Journalism
● Training and
Development
● Policy
Implementation
● Management
● Leadership
● Organization
● Communication
● Adobe Creative Suite
● Still/Video camera
Operations
● Video Editing
● Layout and Design
● satellite Truck Operations
WORK EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES NAVY – Various Locations
2010 2014
Mass Communication Specialist
Job Description:
● Prepare, write, edit, and produce print and broadcast journalism news, and feature
stories for military and civilian newspapers, magazines, television and radio broadcast
stations
● Conduct interviews
2. ● Market stories
● Comprehensive understanding and use of the AP Style Guide
● Operate and maintain a variety of stateoftheart
photo and video cameras
● Operate computerbased
graphics / video editing software, and desktop publishing
systems
● Key role in helping develop the Navy’s satellite uplink trucks for live news broadcast.
● Led operations for 6 major livenews
productions for internal and external media
outlets including: WTKR Channel 3 (CBS Affiliate / Suffolk, Va), WAVY Channel10
(NBC
Affiliate / Portsmouth, Va), WVEC Channel 13 (ABC Affiliate / Norfolk, Va), WWBT
Channel 12 (NBC Affiliate / Richmond, VA), WAVE Channel 3 (NBC Affiliate /
Louisville, KY), and The Pentagon Channel
● Managed annual supply budget surplus in excess of $150,000 providing the Navy
Public Affairs Support Element access to cutting edge technology for photo, video and
multimedia production. This resulted in high quality media production and set the
standard for Navy public affairs commands around the world.
● Cameras used:
○ Sony PDW700
○ Sony BRCZ700 PTZ
○ Sony NXCAM
○ Canon XF Series
○ Canon 5D mkiii
○ Canon 7D
○ Nikon D4/s
○ Nikon D800
○ Nikon D700
FREELANCE DESIGNER, CONSULTANT & CONTRACTOR– Various Locations
2008 – Present
Graphic Artist and Consultant
Job Description:
● Complete concept, design, production, presentation, and instructional materials
consultation for a variety of freelance clients
● Videographer and Photographer
● Clients Included:
○ AIGA, Atlanta, Georgia
○ DVIDS, Atlanta, Georgia
○ Encompass Digital Media, Atlanta, Georgia
○ Coucoon Signature Salon and Spa, Virginia Beach, Virginia
○ George Kartis Model Maker, Norfolk, Virginia
○ People of Verso, Paris, France
○ Felix Larher, Paris, France
○ Southern Grace Equestrian, Savannah, Georgia
3. ○ j!Quant, Crowdspring
○ Pantofola d’Oro, Crowdspring
○ QFO Labs, Crowdspring
○ Versar, Crowdspring
○ Wellero, Crowdspring
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
● Wheeler High School Class of 2008
● Art Institute of Atlanta for Web Page and Graphic Design 2008 2010
● Defense Information School 20102011
● Mass Communication Specialist Certification – 2011
● Adobe Certified Associate Video Communication using Premiere Pro CS6 – 2013
● Adobe Certified Associate Visual Communication using Photoshop CS6 2014
References upon request.