Internal & external communications leader with strategies & tactics to achieve business objectives.

Open to new opportunities. Will relocate.

MARK W. MESESAN, ABC MA
Cell: (435) 830-7068
E-mail: markmesesan@outlook.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markmesesan
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Dynamic, skilled Accredited Business Communicator (ABC), consultant and former TV journalist
supported Executive Management in driving employee performance improvement and
customer/stakeholder confidence and trust, turning around and completing a formerly challenged,
controversial $3 billion U.S. Government project. Now, I will provide your Companys teams and
Leadership with outstanding, targeted internal and/or external communication planning and support,
with proactive, effective community/media relations to achieve and exceed business objectives.
EXPERIENCE:
Owner - Consultant, On the Mark Communications LLC - 10/2014 to present
- Focused strategic communication planning and execution aligned with business objectives.
- Compelling, human storyteller - internal communications to drive employee performance
improvement, including through organizational and process change.
- Persuasive executive communications to build powerful personal brands for leaders.
- Expert external communications, targeting customers, stakeholders & shareholders; crisis
communications; media/community relations; & corporate social responsibility.
Communications Specialist, URS Corporation U.S. Army Tooele (Utah) Chemical Agent
Disposal Facility (TOCDF) - 11/1997 to 9/2014
- Award-winning communications helped transform a challenged $3 billion U.S. Government
chemical project into an industry leader, creating new, significant business development wins.
- High-quality internal/external writing, photography, product design & layout, including through
organizational and process change; issues management and crisis communications.
- Communication-driven workforce achievements:
Successful mission completion, safely eliminating the worlds single-largest stockpile of
obsolete chemical weapons months ahead of schedule in accordance with a global treaty.
Best Safety Metric in the U.S. - More than 17 million man-hours without a lost workday injury.
Industry-leading recordable injury and environmental compliance rates.
Star status in U.S. OSHA VPP worksite safety program.
- Effective external communications & professional advocacy raised confidence and trust in URS
Corporation by customers, regulators, lawmakers, news media, special interests and the public.
- Influential executive communications created a powerful brand for the vice president & general
manager, enhancing employee engagement in Vision and achievement of goals and priorities.
- Reliable, high-quality individual communication leader & enthusiastic, collaborative team player.
- Proactive and compelling corporate advocate at trade and community events.
- Meeting presenter & facilitator; event planning experience.

Broadcast Journalist - News Reporter & Anchor/Producer for network-affiliated TV stations in

Utah, California, Washington, Texas & Oklahoma 6/1981 to 10/1997.
- Developed strong reputation for outstanding journalism. Covered government and controversial
issues; energy industries, including oil, natural gas and electric power; transportation; police,
crime and courts; education and family issues. General assignment topics included major
national & international stories. Also, newscast producer and anchor.
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts, Journalism
University Fellow
The Ohio State University Graduate School Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
California State University, Long Beach
TRAINING:
Certificate in Social Media Tools & Analytics
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS:
Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) Earned credential held by three percent of International
Association of Business Communicators (IABC) members worldwide, demonstrating expertise in
strategic communication planning, tactical implementation and other key professional disciplines.
URS Corporate Pyramid Award of Excellence Honored for TOCDF Communication Programs,
Federal Services Division, in the Support Services category.
Tooele County Childrens Justice Center Angels Among Us Award - Presented in recognition of
support and advocacy for agency programs and services for victims of child abuse.
MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, Utah Chapter, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Vice President, The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Utah Alumni Club
Past Co-Chairman/Member, Tooele County (Utah) Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

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