Curriculum Vitae
M. Scott Sotebeer
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy*:
Applied Management & Decision Sciences (11)
Leadership & Organizational Change specialization Walden University
Master of Business Administration (08) Walden University
Bachelor of General Studies- Advertising/Marketing (83) Indiana University
Associate of Business Administration (82) Indiana University
Associate of General Studies-Economics (81) Indiana University
Undergraduate study (73-77) University of Hawaii
*Completed the doctoral program with honors, achieving a 4.0 GPA.
DISSERTATION: The Potential Relationship of Job Demands and Job Resources to Absenteeism and Turnover Intention in 911 Call Centers
Quantitative study using correlation analysis methodology. Design and implementation of online survey which included 11 different 911 call centers in 3 states along the west coast of the United States. Objective was to see if statistical relationships existed between the variables and to provide management recommendations for operational and organizational changes to help reduce absenteeism and turnover based on the findings. (click on the heading "DISSERTATION" to access complete dissertation PDF)
PUBLICATIONS
Tribal police contracting
Dept of Justice- COPS Office monthly December 2012
An article about tribal contract policing-- the Muckleshoots and the Sheriff.
Viewpoint: Looking to cut costs? Take a good look at consolidation
American City & County February 2012
Discussion of the pros, cons, features, and benefits of consolidating service-level government operations.
Police Partnerships: The Sheriffs' Future? One City's Road to Better Law Enforcement
SHERIFF Magazine January 2013
In depth interview with the City and County of Snohomish Washington officials on the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of consolidating a 100-year-old police department with the Sheriff.
A New American Era
USA STRATEGICS REPORT
November 2012
Inaugural issue of this national newsletter features a cover story on government reform, reorganization, and innovation in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Beyond Leadership: Why Sheriffs Must Stand And Shape the Future of Local Government
SHERIFF Magazine May 2012
An editoral focusing on the national crisis in law enforcement related to shrinking local government budgets and resources. The authors share their opinion on the need and opportunity for Sheriffs to assume an important local and national leadership role to ensure that public safety remains a priority.
Come Together: Tips On What Makes Consolidations Successful
CityVision Magazine December 2012
An overview of the key success elements of service-level consolidations.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Transformational Leader/Senior Executive and Strategist who designs and executes critical initiatives that meet the complex challenges of the talent market, organization, culture change, and leadership within diversified, start-up, growth, and turnaround environments in the public and private sectors. Leverages PhD and MBA in Organizational Change, Behavior, and Design with 20+ years’ leadership experience to provide clarity to complex problems and gain consensus around a common vision. Wins trust of senior management, stakeholders, boards, and employees by establishing credibility, integrity, and open communications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sotebeer Management Ventures, LLC
CEO/FOUNDER of private holding company for entrepreneurial ventures including USA Strategics, Small Horn Music, Famvest Investment Club. 2013-present.
King County Sheriff’s Office, Seattle, WA
Law enforcement agency for 12th largest county in the US with over 1,000 employees in 25 sites across 2,400 square miles.
Chief of Staff, 2003 – Present
Following the installation of county’s first elected sheriff in over 30 years, brought aboard as executive advisor to develop strategy and guide organization and its leadership through transformation from county manager-controlled, reactive operation to a proactive, entrepreneurial service business model. Oversee development of $150M annual budget, formulate and implement public policy and comprehensive communications strategies, and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies.
The Emerald Group, Ltd./AsiaNet, Seattle, WA
Management and marketing communications consulting firm that addressed Pacific Rim business and cultural needs gap.
Co-President/Founder, 1991 – 2003
Co-founded firm that developed entrepreneurial strategies for national and international clients with a focus on ethnic communities. Fully accountable for P&L and client services management. As chief strategist, built impressive client list of Asian and non-Asian based organizations, including Asia Society-New York, Feld Entertainment-Ringling Bros., Walt Disney’s World on Ice, Nordstrom, Britannica, Inc., Anheuser-Busch, National Korean American Grocers Association, Taipei Consulate/Seattle, Coopers & Lybrand-China Bureau, ESPN’s Extreme Games, US Open Badminton Championships, and the International Gravity Sports Association (IGSA).
Early Professional Progression, 1983 – 1991
Managing Director of Marketing, Celticvision, Los Angeles, CA/Dublin, Ireland
Senior Account Management Executive, The Juhl Agency, South Bend, IN
COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT As Friends of Athletic Fields president, organized, managed and lead a statewide grassroots advocacy group that has generated over $120 million for youth and adult sports, recreation, and athletic fields and facilities in Washington. Directly responsible for a single, $10 million dollar contribution by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Highlights include successful passage of schools levy that included over $40 million to build high school and community athletic complexes. As S.A.F.E. non-profit board member, actively helped to re-start public middle school athletics programs and developed a college readiness evaluation and planning program for high school student athletes.
Scott is also a published songwriter and owner of Small Horn Music (BMI). His catalog includes original songs recorded by Meatloaf and Brian May. He has negotiated both book and television film deals related to the story of the Green River killer, including selecting and editing for the book’s ghost writer for now congress member and former sheriff Dave Reichert.
Board positions have included Washington Dollars for Scholars, the Rainier Institute (public policy), US Vice President’s SafeCities Coalition, Seattle Athletic Facilities & Education Committee (S.A.F.E.), International Gravity Sports Racing Association, Project Safe Neighborhoods Funding Committee and the Washington State and Governor’s Meth Initiative.
Professional affiliations have included the Bank Marketing Association, American Marketing Association, National Cable Television Association, the National Association of Music Merchants, Wasdhington State Sheriff's Association, The LAW Group, Broadcast Music, Inc., the Harry Fox Agency, and the National Sheriff’s Association.
M. Scott Sotebeer
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy*:
Applied Management & Decision Sciences (11)
Leadership & Organizational Change specialization Walden University
Master of Business Administration (08) Walden University
Bachelor of General Studies- Advertising/Marketing (83) Indiana University
Associate of Business Administration (82) Indiana University
Associate of General Studies-Economics (81) Indiana University
Undergraduate study (73-77) University of Hawaii
*Completed the doctoral program with honors, achieving a 4.0 GPA.
DISSERTATION: The Potential Relationship of Job Demands and Job Resources to Absenteeism and Turnover Intention in 911 Call Centers
Quantitative study using correlation analysis methodology. Design and implementation of online survey which included 11 different 911 call centers in 3 states along the west coast of the United States. Objective was to see if statistical relationships existed between the variables and to provide management recommendations for operational and organizational changes to help reduce absenteeism and turnover based on the findings. (click on the heading "DISSERTATION" to access complete dissertation PDF)
PUBLICATIONS
Tribal police contracting
Dept of Justice- COPS Office monthly December 2012
An article about tribal contract policing-- the Muckleshoots and the Sheriff.
Viewpoint: Looking to cut costs? Take a good look at consolidation
American City & County February 2012
Discussion of the pros, cons, features, and benefits of consolidating service-level government operations.
Police Partnerships: The Sheriffs' Future? One City's Road to Better Law Enforcement
SHERIFF Magazine January 2013
In depth interview with the City and County of Snohomish Washington officials on the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of consolidating a 100-year-old police department with the Sheriff.
A New American Era
USA STRATEGICS REPORT
November 2012
Inaugural issue of this national newsletter features a cover story on government reform, reorganization, and innovation in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Beyond Leadership: Why Sheriffs Must Stand And Shape the Future of Local Government
SHERIFF Magazine May 2012
An editoral focusing on the national crisis in law enforcement related to shrinking local government budgets and resources. The authors share their opinion on the need and opportunity for Sheriffs to assume an important local and national leadership role to ensure that public safety remains a priority.
Come Together: Tips On What Makes Consolidations Successful
CityVision Magazine December 2012
An overview of the key success elements of service-level consolidations.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Transformational Leader/Senior Executive and Strategist who designs and executes critical initiatives that meet the complex challenges of the talent market, organization, culture change, and leadership within diversified, start-up, growth, and turnaround environments in the public and private sectors. Leverages PhD and MBA in Organizational Change, Behavior, and Design with 20+ years’ leadership experience to provide clarity to complex problems and gain consensus around a common vision. Wins trust of senior management, stakeholders, boards, and employees by establishing credibility, integrity, and open communications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sotebeer Management Ventures, LLC
CEO/FOUNDER of private holding company for entrepreneurial ventures including USA Strategics, Small Horn Music, Famvest Investment Club. 2013-present.
King County Sheriff’s Office, Seattle, WA
Law enforcement agency for 12th largest county in the US with over 1,000 employees in 25 sites across 2,400 square miles.
Chief of Staff, 2003 – Present
Following the installation of county’s first elected sheriff in over 30 years, brought aboard as executive advisor to develop strategy and guide organization and its leadership through transformation from county manager-controlled, reactive operation to a proactive, entrepreneurial service business model. Oversee development of $150M annual budget, formulate and implement public policy and comprehensive communications strategies, and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies.
The Emerald Group, Ltd./AsiaNet, Seattle, WA
Management and marketing communications consulting firm that addressed Pacific Rim business and cultural needs gap.
Co-President/Founder, 1991 – 2003
Co-founded firm that developed entrepreneurial strategies for national and international clients with a focus on ethnic communities. Fully accountable for P&L and client services management. As chief strategist, built impressive client list of Asian and non-Asian based organizations, including Asia Society-New York, Feld Entertainment-Ringling Bros., Walt Disney’s World on Ice, Nordstrom, Britannica, Inc., Anheuser-Busch, National Korean American Grocers Association, Taipei Consulate/Seattle, Coopers & Lybrand-China Bureau, ESPN’s Extreme Games, US Open Badminton Championships, and the International Gravity Sports Association (IGSA).
Early Professional Progression, 1983 – 1991
Managing Director of Marketing, Celticvision, Los Angeles, CA/Dublin, Ireland
Senior Account Management Executive, The Juhl Agency, South Bend, IN
COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT As Friends of Athletic Fields president, organized, managed and lead a statewide grassroots advocacy group that has generated over $120 million for youth and adult sports, recreation, and athletic fields and facilities in Washington. Directly responsible for a single, $10 million dollar contribution by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Highlights include successful passage of schools levy that included over $40 million to build high school and community athletic complexes. As S.A.F.E. non-profit board member, actively helped to re-start public middle school athletics programs and developed a college readiness evaluation and planning program for high school student athletes.
Scott is also a published songwriter and owner of Small Horn Music (BMI). His catalog includes original songs recorded by Meatloaf and Brian May. He has negotiated both book and television film deals related to the story of the Green River killer, including selecting and editing for the book’s ghost writer for now congress member and former sheriff Dave Reichert.
Board positions have included Washington Dollars for Scholars, the Rainier Institute (public policy), US Vice President’s SafeCities Coalition, Seattle Athletic Facilities & Education Committee (S.A.F.E.), International Gravity Sports Racing Association, Project Safe Neighborhoods Funding Committee and the Washington State and Governor’s Meth Initiative.
Professional affiliations have included the Bank Marketing Association, American Marketing Association, National Cable Television Association, the National Association of Music Merchants, Wasdhington State Sheriff's Association, The LAW Group, Broadcast Music, Inc., the Harry Fox Agency, and the National Sheriff’s Association.
