Scott Tomko

An accomplished writer and editor with extensive experience in both the governmental and private sectors. Combines a love for the English language with a passion for its correct usage. Possesses a wealth of experience in the field of customer service, and is renowned as an accomplished communicator.

English Teacher - Edison Academics - Bradenton, FL

(2024-08)

• Teaching high school students in the areas of creative writing, reading comprehension, grammar, and effective communication.

English Tutor - CogniTutor, LLC - Sarasota, FL

(2024-01)

• Helping students improve and gain confidence in Communications.

Staff Writer - Venice Gondolier - Venice, FL

(2023-07 - 2023-09)

• Investigated and reported on human interest stories that were based on persons in and around Venice, Florida.
• Wrote and edited lead, front page stories that detailed meetings, seminars, festivals and other prolific events in the Venice area.

Managing Editor - Healthcare Purchasing News - Sarasota, FL

(2020-02 - 2023-06)

• Led the production of daily, online newsletters and a major monthly magazine, covering the latest trends and technologies in medical arena.
• Represented the company at prolific healthcare-related conferences around the country;
• Regularly corresponded with leading personnel at medical companies and healthcare facilities, gaining knowledge of procedures and technologies.

Technical Writer (contract) - Defense Health Agency - Fort Detrick, MD

(2019-04 - 2021-03)

• Wrote exclusive reports (submitted to top government and military personnel) overhaul of the Military Health System.
• Intensely studied and reported on legislative content (and amendments there unto) related to the Military Health System.

Technical Writer (contract) - Food & Drug Administration - Silver Spring, MD

(2016-05 - 2019-04)

• Wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the FDA's Office of Security Operations.
• Writing and editing a wide array of healthcare related content, particularly official reports issued by the FDA to other organizations.

Writer & Customer Correspondent - Silvergate Evaluations, Inc - Baltimore, MD

(2013-07 - 2016-04)

• Served as Lead writer in response to USCIS-issued RFEs, performing extensive research and composing persuasive, informative letters.
• Regularly worked in concert with Subject Matter Experts in a variety of fields to create exclusive content across many fields of study.

Bachelors - English Literature - Towson University (2008)