David J. Martin
Houston TX, 77089
able7d@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Profile
. Event planner with experience in fast paced environments requiring
expertise in multitasking, managing details, logistical planning,
program quality control, customer service and troubleshooting.
Education
Texas A&M University
Graduation - December 2001
B.S. Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
Work Experience
Resource Plus January
2010- Present
Fidelity FutureStage Local Program Manager
. Successfully orchestrated the donation of $80,000 worth of
musical instruments to 4 Houston area Title 1 schools.
. In conjunction with the Houston Symphony, conducted a city-
wide music competition open to over 247 area high schools.
. Coordinated numerous pre-concert performances for FututeStage
ensembles at Jones Hall and Miller Outdoor Theatre.
. Planned the Fidelity FutureStage Houston Finale event,
including a concert by the Houston Symphony with the
FutureStage music competition winners and a VIP reception for
400 people at the Miller Outdoor Theatre.
NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)
on contract through GAP Solutions
October 2008-May 2009
Human Resources Training Specialist
. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of JSC
organizational retreats. Including travel, lodging, food,
audio visual, speakers, facilitators and budget
reconciliation.
. Created a list of the best new local facilitators and
facilities for the support of JSC organizational development
needs.
. Maintained course and participant information in SATERN
learning management system.
. Research, planned, and hosted all communications related
courses.
. Responsible for the planning and reconciliation of $200,000
training budget.
Envision E.M.I.
January 2006 - September 2008, July 2009
Program Coordinator
. Planned and executed all logistical aspects of nationwide
youth leadership conferences.
. Hired, trained, managed three temporary staffs per year.
. Arranged food and lodging for all conference participants.
. Coordinated transportation for all scholars, staff, and
special guest speakers.
. Assisted in the creation, management and reconciliation of
multi-million dollar conference budgets.
. Served as field director for 4 to 10 day conferences ranging
in size from 90 to 440 participants per session, up to 28
sessions per year.
. Utilized a structured feedback process with managers and
subordinates.
Dunbar Middle School
August 2004 - August 2005
Science Teacher
. Instructed 6th grades students in state developed science
curriculum.
. Integrated hands on student centered lessons and TEKS aligned
activities.
Special Skills and experience
SAP, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe graphics
programs, PeopleSoft. Project WILD, Ropes Courses Instructor,
Surfing Instructor, Scuba Certification, Kayak Eco-tour Guide.