Gerard Martinez

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EDUCATION Texas Tech University School of Law Lubbock, Texas J.D., Juris Doctorate May 2011 (unfinished)

The University of Texas Austin, Texas

B.S., Radio-TV-Film May 2008

G.P.A. 3.2719

Study Abroad Program in Summer 2007

Prague, Czech Republic

EXPERIENCE

Hearst Media Services San Antonio, TX

Digital Marketing Specialist November 2013-Present Focus on digital and Internet recruitment strategies, with an emphasis on SEO and SEM strategies. Put together and manage clients’ digital strategies to ensure optimal performance.

The San Antonio Express-News San Antonio, TX

Recruitment Specialist September 2013-Present

Create new accounts and manage existing accounts with clients who utilize various media advertising to recruit for job positions across all industries and markets.

Marathon & Beyond Magazine San Antonio, TX

Freelance Writer August 2011-Present

Contribute articles on running and health and fitness. Half Price Books San Antonio, TX

Book Sales August 2012-Present

Sales and display of new and used books. Managed book displays and DVD sales. During my employment with the company, DVD sales saw an increase in sales by as much as 60% from last year’s monthly reports

(before my employment with the company).

Thomas J. Maspero, Attorney at Law San Antonio, TX Legal Assistant May 2010 – August 2010

Assisted in records keeping, secretarial duties, court sessions, voir dire, etc.

Editor San Antonio, TX

Freelance February 2012

Hired to edit a manuscript for equity analyst and author of “Stalking the Black Swan: Research and Decision Making in a World of Extreme Volatility”, Kenneth Posner. Paid $50 an hour for a total of ten hours. San Antonio Express News San Antonio, TX

Book Critic November 2011-Present

Review books for the Arts Section of the San Antonio Express News newspaper.

Teton Springs Lodge and Spa Victor, ID

Front Desk Clerk May 2011-October 2011

Worked front desk to assist guests with their requests. Made reservations. Performed concierge duties, booking guests on various Yellowstone-region activities and events. Office skills: typing, filing, and processing registrations.

Randolph Air Force Base San Antonio, TX

Office Automation Clerk Summer 2003-Summer 2009

Coordinated with Air Education and Training Command Civil Engineer and Logistics to facilitate orientation of new military and civilian personnel in our division. In addition to basic office tasks, maintained military mobility folders, helped coordinate staff meetings, and helped organize retirement ceremonies within our division. Subway Restaurant Austin, TX

Customer Service August 2006 - May 2007

Prepared food and managed the night weekend shifts at Subway Restaurant. Focus on customer service.

Roland Garcia Law Firm San Antonio, TX

Legal Assistant December 2005 - January 2006

Acted as legal assistant for Roland Garcia, attorney at law. Managed bail bonds for clients, attended court sessions, attended attorney-client sessions, and generated a workable spreadsheet for keeping track of client fees.

ACTIVITIES

Published in Marathon & Beyond Magazine January 2013 Sold an article entitled “The Pilgrimage: A Vision of the Father on the Path of Faith.”

Published in Marathon & Beyond Magazine August 2011 Sold an article entitled “Running with Purpose: A Conversation With Lisa Smith-Batchen About Her Run Through America.”

Tech Law Military Association Fall 2009, Spring 2010 An active member. Participated in group meetings and personal training exercises. Running the Bataan Death March marathon Hispanic Law Student Association Fall 2008 to Spring 2011 An active member. Participated in group meetings and organization activities.

The Daily Texan Book Reviews Spring 2006, Fall 2007 Wrote feature reviews for both books and films under weekly deadline pressure. Interviewed prominent authors, including Augusten Burroughs and Peter Stothard.

The Daily Texan Film Critic Fall 2005

Learned skills in writing for newspaper publication. Honed skills in film criticism and critical writing. Worked under weekly deadline pressure. LANGUAGES

Proficient in Spanish - speaking, reading, and writing Proficient in Russian - speaking, reading, and writing Proficient in Czech – speaking

Learning Italian

INTERESTS

Running; health and fitness; writing; journalism; blogging; film production; media studies; the Russian language; drawing; opera; arts criticism; literature; legal studies.

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