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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Certification
Timeline
Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Dripping Springs,TX

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.


Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher & Coach

Regents School of Austin
01.2011 - Current
  • 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

Owner & Principal

Milagro Consulting
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • 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

PR Manager, Central & South Texas

AT&T Wireless
01.2000 - 01.2003


  • 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


Account Executive

EAMI
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Served as executive director for five state trade association
  • Offered counsel on legislative advocacy.
  • Planned association events (conferences, education seminars)

Communications Coordinator

Texas Veterinary Medical Association
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism (English and Business Minors)

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Media Relations
  • Crisis Communication
  • Corporate Communications
  • Brand Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Event Planning
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Relationship building
  • Motivating students
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Public speaking
  • Learning strategies
  • Student rapport
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Lesson planning
  • Group and individual instruction

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, 2002-2005

Certification

Certified as 4-8 grade Generalist by Texas State Board of Education

Timeline

Teacher & Coach - Regents School of Austin
01.2011 - Current
Owner & Principal - Milagro Consulting
01.2004 - 01.2008
PR Manager, Central & South Texas - AT&T Wireless
01.2000 - 01.2003
Account Executive - EAMI
01.1996 - 01.1999
Communications Coordinator - Texas Veterinary Medical Association
01.1990 - 01.1995
Stephen F. Austin State University - Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (English and Business Minors)
Chris Martin