Scott Oakes

Senior Technical Communications Specialist at Applaud

Scott Oakes has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries. Scott most recently worked at Applaud as a Senior Technical Communications Specialist, starting in January 2023. Prior to that, they held a role as a Technical Communications Specialist at Applaud from January 2021 to January 2023. Before joining Applaud, Scott worked at Lincs FM Group as a Commercial Scriptwriter from July 2017 to September 2020. Scott was responsible for creating advertising messages and brand awareness campaigns for clients. Scott also has experience working as a Medicines Counter Assistant at Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy from October 2016 to June 2017, and as a Customer Services Assistant at Lincolnshire Co-op from September 2014 to September 2016. Scott gained marketing experience during a one-week work placement as a Marketing Assistant at Trinity Teaching School Alliance in February 2016. Scott's earliest work experience was as an @cademy Magazine Editor at Trinity Academy Halifax from September 2011 to June 2013, where they attended planning meetings, maintained a column for the magazine, and conducted interviews with staff and students.

Scott Oakes attended the University of Lincoln from 2013 to 2016 where they studied Film and Television. Scott obtained a degree in Film and Television during this time. In addition to their university education, Scott also obtained certifications in various fields. Scott received a Product-led Certification from Pendo.io in December 2022, an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects certification from Adobe in October 2021, and an After Effects 2020 Essential Training: The Basics certification from LinkedIn in February 2021.

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Timeline

  • Senior Technical Communications Specialist

    January, 2023 - present

  • Technical Communications Specialist

    January, 2021