Scott Armstrong

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Communications at Microsoft

  • Education

    • Washington State University

      1994 - 1998
      Bachelor of Science Communication
  • Experience

    • KHQ Television (NBC)

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      News Reporter

      Reporter, morning show anchor, and part-time weather guy. Wrote and edited news and technology stories, managed the station web site content, delivered semi-accurate 5-day forecasts.

    • Washington State Senate

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
      Public Information Officer

      Media relations and PR for State Senate members. Wrote press releases and speeches, designed newsletters, planned town hall meetings, edited constituent correspondences.

    • Microsoft

      Aug 2005 - now

      I lead a team of awesome communications professionals to drive internal and external communications strategy and execution for Microsoft's global Customer Service and Support organization. Making a positive impact on our customers, our products, and our people! Director of Communications for Microsoft's Small, Medium & Corporate Commercial business. Supporting Microsoft Corporate Vice President Chris Weber on communications strategy, customer engagements, change management communications, and large scale event and keynote execution. Passion for telling customer stories! I provided communications strategy and support for Microsoft's Customer Service and Support organization. Supporting our Corporate Vice President, I built compelling communications to land strategies and business communications with over 9,000 global employees. Skills demonstrated included Communication Strategy, Employee Communications, Exec Communications, Speechwriting, Speaker Coaching, Video production, and more. I managed the Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and blog strategy for Internet Explorer WW as part of the Windows & Windows Live Division. Internal and Executive Communications manager. Worked on keynote speeches, presentation, executive mails, all-hands meetings, and more.

      • Director Of Communications

        Jul 2022 - now
      • Director Of Communications

        Feb 2017 - Jul 2022
      • Senior Communications Manager

        Jun 2012 - Feb 2017
      • Marketing Manager

        Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
      • Communications Manager

        Aug 2005 - Jun 2010
  • Licenses & Certifications