Chris Martin
Dripping Springs, TX
512-***-**** *******************@*****.*** LinkedIn.com/in/chris-martin-71617b PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Multifaceted PR and Communications Leader with extensive experience enhancing brand visibility, media engagement, and strategic messaging. Skilled in public relations, media relations, crisis communication, brand storytelling, and strategic planning. Track record of executing high-impact PR campaigns and developing compelling content to elevate brand presence.
Professional Educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations. SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
• Strong Writing and Editing Skills • Experienced Public Speaker
• Strategic Planning • Media Relations
• Team Builder and Leader • Corporate Communications
• Brand Management • Community Outreach
• Event Planning • Group and Individual Instruction
• Crisis Communication • Strategic Thinker
• Relationship Building • • Positive Role Model and Mentor
• Critical Thinker • Curiosity and Emotional Intelligence
• Parent-Teacher Communication • Faculty Collaboration
• Classroom Management
• management
• Flexible and Adaptive
• Lesson Planning • Motivating Students
01/2011 to Current Teacher & Coach
Regents School of Austin – Austin, TX
• Educates and mentors middle school students in 7th-grade Math, Honors Math, and 8th-grade Introduction to Algebra to cultivate critical thinking and problem- solving skills
• Develops engaging lessons, differentiated instruction, and assessments to accommodate diverse styles
• Collaborates with faculty, parents, and administrators to create supportive learning environments
• Empowers student athletes by instructing them in the fundamentals of the game as the Head Coach of the middle school golf team
EDUCATION
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• Fmr. Board of Directors, Stephen F. Austin State Alumni Association
• Fmr. Board of Directors, 100 Club of Central Texas
• Fmr. President, Austin SoberRide Coalition
CERTIFICATIONS
01/2004 to 01/2008 Owner & Principal
Milagro Consulting – Austin, TX
• Provided strategic public relations and media counsel to small businesses and nonprofit organizations to enhance clients' brand visibility and outreach
• Crafted comprehensive media advocacy campaigns to secure high-profile press coverage
• Engineered compelling marketing and branding materials, including brochures, newsletters, and digital content, to establish cohesive messaging
• Executed extensive market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and position clients effectively within their industries 01/2000 to 01/2003 PR Manager, Central & South Texas AT&T Wireless – Austin, TX
• Managed media relations, including press releases and executive speeches
• Co-developed the SoberRide Coalition, a pioneering corporate-nonprofit partnership focused on public safety and responsible transportation 01/1996 to 01/1999 Account Executive
EAMI – Austin, TX
• Served as executive director for five state trade association
• Offered counsel on legislative advocacy.
• Planned association events (conferences, education seminars) 01/1990 to 01/1995 Communications Coordinator
Texas Veterinary Medical Association – Austin, TX
• Wrote and edited content for operations, marketing and public relations needs.
• Generated clear, concise and original verbiage for written communications.
• Maintained message consistency across channels to fully support short and long- term communications goals.
• Edited and published association magazine and directory which were recognized as most outstanding veterinary medical association publications in North America in 1994.
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism (English and Business Minors) Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches, TX Certified as 4-8 grade Generalist by Texas State Board of Education