What the who now?

Scott Murphy is:

• A Social Engagement Manager for Sears with a focus on the “hardlines” businesses
• A member of the Civil Air Patrol
• One of the founders of the Chicago Nerd Social Club

He’s lived in Chicago since September of 1999.  He’s an avid user of social media including Twitter, Facebook and Brightkite.

As a Social Engagement Manager for Sears, Scott is responsible for strategy and implementation of Social Media programs across the hardlines businesses for Sears.  He directs the businesses he’s responsible for in the best ways to utilize their social media properties.  He drives everything from effective day to day engagement to large scale campaign based programs.  He is a member of the Social Media Team at Sears.

As a member of the Civil Air Patrol, he has held several positions within the organization including Wing Director of Logistics and Squadron Commander.  Scott is a fully rated Ground Team Leader and has been the Training Officer for the National Emergency Services Academy Basic Ground Search and Rescue School for the last 2 years.  He is currently the Commander of The Chicago Composite Squadron, a brand new squadron headquartered at the Union League Club Chicago that is working in partnership with the Air Force Academy High School.

As one of the founders of the CNSC, Scott helped launch the group and continues to participate when he can.