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2300 WASHINGTON PLACE, NE

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20018

Tya N. Scott

302-632-5334
TYANSCOTT@GMAIL.COM

Passionate, organized, and detail-oriented leader with diverse experiences in public relations
and events management. Ambitions for a career in leadership and event services. Skilled at:

Leading small, mission-based teams to meet goals and expectations by deadlines;


Conveying ideas with clarity and accuracy via superior writing, editing, and speaking skills; and
Effectively managing projects in high pressure, deadline oriented environments.

Career Progression
Coordinator, Facilities and Events Services- University Center: American University,
October 2014-Present
Oversee the set-up, production and support services required for events in the University

Center and serves as the point of contact for the daily event requests.
Receive space request(s) through the 25Live system, manage supplemental forms and
enters support service data and forward to appropriate service for action.
Assist with the development of new and established systems and procedures associated
with the short and long-term operation and logistical support of the University Center.
Senior Manager- University Center: American University, September 2012- May
2014
Building Manager- University Center: American University, September 2010-2012
Provided oversight and coordination of all activities required to protect the physical and

functional integrity of the University Center, while resolving customer issues masterfully.

Assisted supervisor in training new employees on operating policies and procedures.


Attended ACUI Regional Conference and presented an engaging roundtable discussion to

Education
Am eric an Un iv ersi ty,
Wash in gto n , D C, M ay
2 01 4
School of Communication,
BA in Public Communication,
Minor in Psychology
Hono rs: University Honors
Program, Fredrick Douglass
Scholarship, The Leadership
Award Scholarship
Activit ies: President,
Lambda Zeta Chapter,
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated; Financial
Administrator, American
University Chapter, National
Pan-Hellenic Council

20 participants.

Contemporary Sales Specialist- Saks Fifth Avenue, January September 2013


Earned over $100,000 of sales maintained by developing a client database and initiating

Technical Skills

continued business with the company.

Received Saks Service Star Award for exceeding monthly sales goals and outstanding

customer service skills for a new employee.

Senior Sales Intern- MSE: Washington Wizards & Mystics, September January 2013
Generated over $10,000 of ticket sales revenue solely among intern class.
Participated in grassroots marketing and other networking events.
Compiled and organize client and prospect databases of qualified leads using special

software such as Sales Force and Archtics.

Special Events Coordinator- Jubilee Support Alliance, June -August 2012


Oversaw the planning, implementation and execution of fundraising and corporate events in

urban communities such as a back-to-school drive and formal gala.

Coordinated corporate partnerships and organized donations and sponsorships.


Maintained social community networks such as Facebook, and Twitter accounts.

Public Relations Intern- DBC+PR Media, January -May 2012


Assisted with external media placement and monitoring media coverage for clients.
Conducted media outreach to various media platforms for guest blogging and appearances.
Drafted press releases, memos and pitches for new product introductions.

Exceptional with computer


platforms-Final Cut, Adobe,
Cision, r25, 25Live,
Blogger, WordPress, and
Macromedia Contribute 3
Working knowledge of
Microsoft- Word, Excel,
Access, Publisher, and
PowerPoint
Excel with social media Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram, Pinterest,
Foursquare etc.

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