Scott Cooksey scott@cookseyconnects.com

Current

Faculty/Trainer at SkillPath Seminars
Presenter (Brand Marketing/Messaging) at Monster - Making It Count Programs
Consultant & Trainer at Cooksey Connects

Attendee at National Speakers Association of Oklahoma
Financial Advisor- Independent at SWS Financial Services, Inc (Self-employed)

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Past

Financial Advisor at PrimeVest Financial Services
Investment Advisor at SpiritBank
Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch

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Education

Oklahoma State University
Ardmore High School

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Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Scott Cooksey scott@cookseyconnects.com’s Summary

I AM RELOCATING TO HOUSTON, TX, FALL 2009!
** Throughout the Fall of 2009, I will be making multiple visits to the Houston area for networking and delivery of corporate training. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to schedule a time to meet face-to-face.**
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You will most certainly agree that companies benefit from leaders who have the ability to adapt to change, see the benefits of established processes, strive to cut cost while improving customer relations and when necessary can think outside of the box.

If you are looking for a strategic thinker, who understands interactive media and has experience in multiple business platforms, I would appreciate a few minutes of your time to see if I am a good fit to work with your organization.

Highlights of my experience include:
* Eagle Scout
* Leadership positions with multiple, community organizations
- Young Professionals of Tulsa (Past Chair)
- Toastmasters International (Multiple Leadership Roles)
- Boys & Girls Clubs (Advisory Council)
- Tulsa Foundation for Architecture (Past Board Member)
* Event Emcee
- Oklahoma State University Alumni Association, Vintage O-State Wine Tasting Event (4 years)
- Oklahoma MS-150 Bike Ride (Race Starter, 2 years)
- American Diabetes Association, Race for the Cure (1 yr)
- Palmer Continuum of Care, Dining with Tulsa Stars (2 yrs)

Scott Cooksey scott@cookseyconnects.com’s Specialties:

Creative marketing, Social Media Consulting, Blog, Customer Service, Presentation & Communication Skills, Public & Community Relations, Team Building / Staff Development, Corporate Training, Implement Strategic Objectives, Problem Solving, Results-oriented, Persuasive, Entrepreneur, Decisive, Sound judgment, Analytical, Relationship management, Organized, Out-of-the-Box Solutions, Personable, Strong planning skills, Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor-Order of the Arrow

Scott Cooksey scott@cookseyconnects.com’s Experience

Faculty/Trainer

SkillPath Seminars

(Non-Profit; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

2009 — Present (less than a year)

Facilitate interactive corporate training sessions in both Public and On-Site (private) venues across the United States.
Presenter (Brand Marketing/Messaging)

Monster - Making It Count Programs

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; MNST; Internet industry)

September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

Deliver presentations for Monster (monster.com) Making It Count to high school & college students and parents.

Programs include: Making College Financial Planning Count & Path to Leadership, Making College & Career Count, Making Your College Search Count, Making High School Count
Consultant & Trainer

Cooksey Connects

(Events Services industry)

January 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)

Deliver both contract and proprietary presentations to audiences up to 500+ attendees in training/public seminar settings, Social Media consulting for small businesses; co-author of Powerful People Overcome Powerful Failures (2007)
Attendee

National Speakers Association of Oklahoma

(Financial Services industry)

2004 — Present (5 years )
Financial Advisor- Independent
SWS Financial Services, Inc (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Financial Services industry)

August 2004 — Present (5 years 4 months)

Opened Independent Financial Advisor office in August 2004, after four previous years as a registered representative in both the bank & wirehouse distribution channels.

Scott Cooksey scott@cookseyconnects.com’s Education

Oklahoma State University

1991 — 1995
Ardmore High School

1991 — 1991

Additional Information

Scott Cooksey scott@cookseyconnects.com’s Groups:

Tulsa Foundation for Architecture, Leadership Tulsa, OSU Alumni Association-Tulsa Chapter (Past Board Member), Young Professionals of Tulsa (Past Chairman) www.ypTulsa.org), Toastmasters International, friends, Palmer Continuum of Care, Tulsa Tough Ride & Race Events, National Speakers Association - Okla