CHRISTOPHER H. MARTIN
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Post Office Box 458
Mount Juliet, Tennessee 37121
Cell (615)457-0612


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


CONTRACT AND FREELANCE TECHNICAL SERVICES, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Freelance Audio Video Specialist, 2005 to Present
•	Worked with Technical Service providers in a wide variety of tasks and
assignments ranging from installation to operation.  
•	Technical Consultation services with Vanderbilt University.
•	Assisted Nashville Media Services with system installation for Tullahoma
Schools.
•	Involved with video image magnification and operation at Luis Palau events.
•	Assisted with setup and operation of audio and video system for Ingram
Entertainment.
•	Provided audio and video system and operation for Prudential Real Estate
Conference.

SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
Teacher, 2002 to 2005
	Facilitated the use of audio and video equipment for school functions
and meetings.  Made suggestions for improving existing system technology
throughout the school.
	Pursued career in teaching profession by accepting a variety of
assignments throughout the school system.  
	Had the unique opportunity to work with a wide range of age groups and
personality types. 
	Stepped in to take on a role as a physical education instructor.  I was
given a very favorable review from the school’s administrator for my ability to
take on such a challenge. 

DICTAPHONE CORPORATION, Melbourne, Florida
Technical Sales Representative,   2000 - 2001
	Initiated calls to current and new clientele in order to determine the
needs and specifications of government and commercial environments.
	Through careful analysis, designed a digital system configured to
client’s specific criteria.
	Utilized the internet to provide product information and demonstrate
system capabilities with application share software.
	Developed marketing tools to facilitate more efficient cost estimates
for team members.
	Coordinated in-house meeting systems via Internet and utilizing
state-of-the-art teleconferencing equipment.

IMAGE TECHNICAL SERVICES, Melbourne, Florida
Sales Management,   1997 - 2000
	Developed new accounts which included Disney’s Vero Beach Resort,
Merrill Lynch, State Farm, and Wachovia Bank.
	Conceived system design proposals based on an assessment of client’s
needs and my recommendations.
	Produced Power-Point presentations as a marketing tool to promote
company’s services at trade shows and sales meetings, and received recognition as
employee of the quarter for this endeavor.

PRESENTATION SERVICES, Nashville, Tennessee
Audio Visual Manager,   1996 - 1997
	Member of initial team that established new audio visual contractor for
Nashville Renaissance Hotel.
	Involved with all aspects of event planning such as sales and
marketing, client relations, equipment staging and operation, technical support,
and attended operational meetings to insure successful events.

ALLIED AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, Nashville, Tennessee
Operations Manager/Interim Director of Technical Services,   1995 - 1996
	Involved with every aspect of the daily operations of in-house
technical services department..
	Developed and implemented new marketing strategies to promote services
to major conventions, business meetings, concerts, and trade shows.
	Responsibilities included convention coordination, event staff
management, equipment staging, and following up with client upon completion of
their event.
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FORMAL EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science Degree: Mass Communications 
Minors:  English and Speech/Theatre

 SPECIAL TRAINING
Real Estate Residential Appraisal Course 
Florida State Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate 
AHMA Certified Hospitality Management
Internet Online Product Demonstration
Nine Steps to a Sale Training Classes
Quality Assurance Training

SKILLS
Power-Point Presentation Software
Audio Visual Presentation Equipment
Customer Relations
Internet Proficient
Public Speaking
Microsoft Windows Applications

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